Only 12.9% of construction industry professionals are women. But did you know that the figure for infrastructure sustainability professionals is 55%? The ISC will hold an event at The Art Gallery of New South Wales to explore how sustainability careers can influence the current culture & diversity challenges that limit the number of female professionals entering and remaining in construction.
The event will share insights from ISC’s– Sustainability: A Career in Construction – report. Developed with the support of the NSW Government the report presents practical strategies for enhancing the adoption of sustainability skills and advancing diversity within the sector.
You are warmly invited to attend the launch, and hear from a a range of industry experts including:
- Margot Brassil, Director, Construction Leadership Group and Women in Construction Program Lead, Infrastructure NSW
- Patrick Hastings, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Infrastructure Sustainability Council
- Richard Evans, Chief Executive Officer, Talent Nation
- Jayne Whitney, Chief Strategy Officer, John Holland Group
- Helen Fraser, Director of People, Laing O'Rourke
- Dena Jacobs, Executive Director Strategy Planning and Innovation, Infrastructure NSW
- Adam Copp, Chief Executive Officer, Infrastructure Australia
- Sarah Marshall, Executive General Manager – People, Safety and Sustainability, Fulton Hogan
The panel will discuss the link between careers in sustainability and pathways to a more inclusive and diverse industry.
Key takeaways
- How organisational culture can influence the workforce
- How to integrate sustainability into recruitment strategies and roles
- How recruiting for sustainability can advance diversity and drive inclusion
- How to retain and retrain the best talent to meet new sustainability requirements for your business
Register here - Please note that places are limited
