Women's stories

Ashlyn is undertaking a school-based construction traineeship while she finishes year 12. We asked Ashlyn questions about her pathway into the construction industry and experiences working on site.

Kaitlyn works as a carpentry apprentice on the Western Sydney International Airport project. She started her career in the construction industry by studying for a Certificate II in Construction as a high school student. We asked Kaitlyn about her pathway into the construction industry and experiences working on site.

Annie works as a carpentry apprentice for Chandolin Construction. She started her career in the construction industry by studying for a Certificate III in Carpentry. We asked Annie about her pathway into the construction industry and experiences working on site.

Yvonne works as a Project Leader for Laing O'Rourke. She started her career in the construction industry by studying a Bachelor of Engineering. We asked Yvonne questions about her pathway into the construction industry and experiences working on site.

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 UNSW Sydney. We asked Alice questions about her pathway into the construction industry and experiences working on site.

Bethany works as an apprentice at the Martin Place Metro station. She started her career in the construction industry by studying wall and ceiling lining at TAFE NSW. We asked Bethany questions about her pathway into the construction industry and experiences working on site.

Caroline works as a Site Engineer on the Sydney Fish Markets project. We asked Caroline questions about her pathway into the construction industry and experiences working on site.

Christina works as a Designer Manager at the Mosman High School redevelopment. She started her career in the construction industry by studying Civil Engineering with Honours at UNSW Sydney. We asked Christina questions about her pathway into the construction industry and experiences working on site.

Nagham works as a Project Engineer. She started her career in the construction industry by studying Civil Engineering. We asked Nagham questions about her pathway into the construction industry and experiences working on site.

Eden works as a Site Engineer. She started her career in the construction industry by studying a Bachelor of Construction Management. We asked Eden questions about her pathway into the construction industry and experiences working on site.

Jade works as a Project Manager in Sydney. She started her career in the construction industry by studying a Bachelor of Construction Project Management. We asked Jade questions about her pathway into the construction industry and experiences working on site.

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.

Loshika works as a Construction Manager at Transport for NSW. She started her career in the construction industry by studying Mechanical Engineering and Science. We asked Loshika questions about her pathway into the construction industry and experiences working on site.

Stephanie works as a Project Manager at the North Sydney Public School redevelopment. She started her career in the construction industry by studying a bachelor’s degree in Interior and Spatial Architecture. We asked Steph questions about her pathway into the construction industry and experiences working on site.

Sian is studying a Bachelor of Construction Management and Property at UNSW Sydney and working as a cadet at the North Sydney Public School redevelopment. We asked Sian questions about her pathway into construction and experiences starting out in the industry.

Alisha works as an apprentice plumber on the Fort Street Public School upgrade. She was a chef for over a decade before switching to a career in construction. We asked Alisha questions about her pathway into the construction industry and experiences working on site.

Tarini works as a Senior Project Manager. She started her career in the construction industry by studying a Bachelor of Design and Master of Architecture from the University of Technology Sydney. We asked Tarini questions about her pathway into the construction industry and experiences working on site.

Teresa works as a Project Director at Transport for NSW. She started her career in the construction industry as an undergraduate engineer. We asked Teresa questions about her pathway into the construction industry and experiences working on site.