Employers

The NSW Government supports industry-driven diversity and workforce development solutions and recognises that industry needs to be at the centre of initiatives that aim to improve gender diversity in the construction sector.

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How to hire an apprentice

Learn how to employ an Australian apprentice and discover the incentives your business can receive.

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How to host an Infrastructure Trainee

The Infrastructure Traineeship program is a great opportunity for organisations to make a difference in a young person's life by helping them to get their career started. It's also a great way to scout for potential future employees.

The program relies on the support of employers from the infrastructure sector to host a trainee for 8 months so they can gain valuable skillsets that will set them apart when they graduate from the program.

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Infrastructure Skills Legacy Program

The Infrastructure Skills Legacy Program aims to boost the skilled workforce to address skills shortages and increase diversity in the construction sector. Find out about how the program works and more!

Resources for employers

To make a lasting change, it’s critical that we work together and learn from each other.

A lot of progress has been made over the years to improve diversity, wellbeing and working hours.

The following links provide best-practice examples in action and can be used by all members of the industry to improve workplace practices that will help attract more women and improve the lives of construction workers across Australia. 

Introduction to the Culture Standard

Building positive workplace culture

Establishing a positive workplace culture and why it’s important 

Existing laws and policies

Flexible work guide and toolkit

Gender equality diagnostic tools

Gender Strategy Guide

Guide to gender pay equality 

Guide to preventing and responding to workplace bullying 

How to set diversity targets 

Mental Health First Aid training 

Preventing workplace violence and aggression  

Respect at work

Tips on attracting women to your business

Alice's Story

Alice works as a Graduate Site Engineer at the Randwick Campus Redevelopment. She started her career in the construction industry by studying Civil Engineering and Commerce at the University of New South Wales. We asked Alice questions about her pathway into the construction industry and experiences working on site.

Jessica's Story

Jessica works as a Project Engineer at the Randwick Campus Redevelopment. She started her career in the construction industry by studying Civil Engineering with Honours at the University of Wollongong. We asked Jessica questions about her pathway into the construction industry and experiences working on site.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can find answers to frequently asked questions about the construction industry on this page.

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