We enable and support women to transition into professional roles in infrastructure.
An industry initiative
proudly supported by
The infrastructure industry has a problem with gender diversity. We’ve crafted a program that facilitates women to make a career SWITCH into this rewarding and well-compensated industry. Cadets will be paid, trained, supported and placed in jobs. It’s that simple – there’s no catch!
About SWITCH
Why do we need the SWITCH program in our industry?
12%
Composition of women in the construction workforce of Australia.
35%
Victorian mandates for women in management, supervisor & specialist labour roles created in new government projects.
#1
Ranking of the infrastructure industry in the list of the most male-dominated industries in Australia.
+29%
Pay differential between infrastructure and other industries.
The Problem
There is a growing shortage of skilled professionals in infrastructure.
There is an increasing trend of women who wish to make mid-career transitions.
111k+
21%
Current shortage of workers in public infrastructure.
Women who made a career change in the last 2 years.
There is a need for a program to bridge this gap in the market. One that can fill these in-demand specialised positions in infrastructure with women seeking fulfilling roles during mid-career transitions.
The Solution
We help women apply their transferable skills in rewarding and well-compensated roles in infrastructure.
This SWITCH program has been designed for women who have developed transferable skills from different occupations that can be applied in specialised infrastructure roles. The program has been structured such that the candidates feel supported and well-prepared before they move into their new careers.
SWITCH summary:
12 month paid cadetship program
Part time and flexible options
2-3 weeks of introductory intensive
On the job training
STEM background not essential
Buddy program to support candidates
Mentorship and coaching
Access to FSC’s people-first culture
Certified Social Enterprise
Switch is a certified for-profit social enterprise.
We are committed to creating positive social impact through our program.
All services offered by Switch are classified as social spend and contribute towards social targets.
Charity Partner
We donate over 50% of our profits to Robogals.
Robogals is a global student run organisation that aims to inspire and empower young women to consider studying engineering and related fields.
We are proud to support the next generation of females in STEM.
SWITCH Roles
Contract Administrator
Transferable skills
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Ability to read and understand contract clauses
Organised and thorough
Understanding of basic finance principles
Ability to resolve disputes and disagreements
Procurement Advisor
Transferable skills
Ability to analyse data and spot trends
Organised with good follow through
Research skills
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Ability to track and manage budgets, contracts and payments
Here’s what people are saying about the SWITCH program.
Switch was born from an idea to fix infrastructure’s leaky pipeline and encourage a new flow of smart, experienced women into this challenging and rewarding industry.
Ellen Connor
Founder, SWITCH program
We are looking for women professionals to join our teams. Other than their expertise, they bring a fresh perspective that is long overdue in our industry. We proudly support the SWITCH initiative.
Sam Cooper
Client Partner
I didn’t even know where to begin to change my career path, how to find opportunities and who to contact. The SWITCH program does all the hard work in a very confusing time.
Anonymous
Potential Candidate
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Candidates
Use your skills in a new career in infrastructure
Get paid for on-the-job training
Gain support from mentors and colleagues
Applications for the current Switch cohort have closed. Follow Switch on LinkedIn to be made aware of the next round of application dates.
Clients
Meet your social procurement requirements by partnering with a certified social enterprise
All services provided by Switch will count towards your social targets
Tap into a pool of motivated women professionals
Improve the gender diversity on your projects
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