Women in Leadership video series
The Women in Construction leadership series aims to shed light on the stories of inspiring women in leadership working in the construction industry, focusing on their education, training, career progression and leadership journey.
Women in Leadership video series: Annabel Crookes
Meet Annabel Crookes, Head of Legal, Risk, and Company Secretarial functions at Laing O'Rourke and President of the...
Women in Leadership video series: Alia Karaman
Alia Karaman - Project Director for Sydney Metro Southwest. Alia loves her role, the people she works with and the unique...
Women in Leadership video series: Jenny Tseng
Jenny Tseng is the Digital Delivery Practice Lead & Principal Digital Advisor at Mott Macdonald and brings over 20 years...
Women in Leadership video series - Raquel Rubalcaba
Meet Raquel Rubalcaba, Executive Director, Network Systems Delivery at Transport for NSW. In the next Women in Leadership...
Women in Leadership video series: Angela Jeffery
Meet Angela Jeffrey, Head of Project Delivery at Sydney Metro and former Project Director for Sydney Metro - Western...
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Ashlyn's story
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.
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Kaitlyn's story
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.
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Annie's story
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.
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Yvonne's story
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.
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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 UNSW Sydney. We asked Alice questions about her pathway into the construction industry and experiences working on site.
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Bethany's story
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.
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Caroline's story
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.
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Christina's story
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.
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Nagham's story
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.
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Eden's story
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.
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Jade's story
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.
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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.
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Loshika's story
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.
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Stephanie's story
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.
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Alisha's story
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.
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Teresa's story
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.
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More stories of women working in the industry coming soon!
If you or someone you know would like to be featured as a case study, please contact INSW.
Students
If you are still in school and are interested in a career in construction, you can kick start your career by studying construction courses at school which may also gain credit to your HSC.
Women
Choosing a career in construction opens you up to a world of opportunity.
Parents and Educators
It's important to know the facts when speaking to young women considering a career in construction to let them make an informed decision about their career.