Parents / Guardians

Building and construction is one of the biggest and most exciting industries in Australia. It employs more than 1 million people across 70 different career paths. Your daughter could help build anything from high-rises to highways, stadiums to studios, new houses to renovations.

 

FAQ’s from Parents and Guardians

  • The building and construction industry is one of the most stringently monitored industries in Australia when it comes to occupational health and safety (OH&S). This is because building and construction is a high-risk industry. But, there are many laws that apply to work on a construction site – including OH&S and anti-discrimination laws. Employers and unions work to enforce these laws on sites to protect workers’ safety. The health and safety authority (WorkSafe) has legal powers to investigate and inspect workplace safety concerns. If a worksite is deemed unsafe, it will be shut down until the issue is fixed.

  • There is no doubt that construction is a physically demanding occupation. This is often used as an explanation for the low level of female participation in the industry. However, the suite of tools and assistive technologies now commonly used mean that very few construction jobs, if any, require a level of strength beyond most women.

  • Australia’s growing population is creating demand for construction services that is outpacing the growth in the industry’s workforce. Construction businesses are increasingly finding themselves seeking out alternative sources of labour, and expanding the workforce to include more women just makes sense. As the nation’s second-biggest employer, the building and construction industry needs to draw from the widest pool of talent the country has to offer. This places women at the forefront of addressing the skills shortage for decades to come.

  • Through an apprenticeship, your daughter could learn construction skills and gain a qualification while they are working.

    Explore options to find a career pathway for your daughter here.

  • Whether your daughter is still at school, just about to finish studies or taking some time out on a gap year, you’re probably both thinking about career options. Help them find the career to suit them and the qualification they need to get there.

  • Still unsure if building and construction is right for your daughter?

    Get in touch to speak to one of our qualified tradeswomen who can answer your questions based on real-life experience.