Ready To Work
The construction industry is experiencing a critical skills shortage. There are women who are motivated and primed for a career in construction.
The number of women pursuing careers in the construction industry is increasing. The candidate pool is educated, ticketed and ready to work.
The Victorian Government is funding courses designed to support women entering and progressing their careers in construction.
Victoria’s new Building Equality Policy has laid the groundwork for improved gender diversity in the construction industry.
Tailored training and recruitment initiatives are providing employers with access to new pools of talent.
Unions, educators, employers, and industry bodies are working together to create new pathways and opportunities for women.
We’re pleased to be collaborating with organisations that recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce.
Victoria’s Building Equality Policy came into effect on January 1, 2022.
The policy aims to stimulate training and career opportunities for women in the building, infrastructure, and civil engineering sectors.
The Australia-first policy was introduced in response to persistently low levels of female participation in construction, which have remained unchanged for the past 30 years.
You can find out more about this policy here.
Developed by Master Builders Victoria, the standards recognise that all organisations are accountable for gender diversity and inclusion. Employers are responsible for implementing modern and effective recruitment and retention practices.
Women should have equal access to roles and opportunities in the industry, the Victorian Building and Construction Recruitment Standards (VBCRS) were designed as an intervention to increase the participation of women across all sectors, levels and roles within the building and construction industry.
You can find out more about these standards here.
If you have any questions relating to these policies or want to get involved, please fill out the contact form on this page.
You can also give us a call at 03 9639 4621.