Our Story
Sheforce is Australia’s first women-led social enterprise combining recruitment, labour hire, and Group Training Organisation (GTO) services - all with a singular focus: creating sustainable career pathways for women and underrepresented groups in construction.
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We envisage a world with equal, inclusive workplaces where everyone is valued, respected and supported.​
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We’re committed to securing meaningful employment for women and disadvantaged jobseekers, including youth, First Nations people, LGBTQI+, ex-offenders, social housing residents, and the long-term unemployed. Our mission is to support individuals as they build lasting careers in the industry - not just jobs, but futures.
We partner with businesses to embed inclusive hiring practices and create real opportunities for diverse talent. Through our Wellness Program, we offer wraparound support in health, wellbeing, and financial literacy, alongside mentoring and coaching to set our people up for long-term success.
Our services:
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Recruitment
From graduates to senior executives, we connect employers with high-quality candidates who bring skill, diversity, and drive. -
Apprenticeships & Traineeships
As a registered GTO, we provide apprentices and trainees in carpentry, civil construction, welding, boilermaking, OHS, finance, administration, and more. -
Labour Hire
We operate across non-union and union sites enabling access to major government and infrastructure projects. Our workforce - 80% women and 20% men – includes carpenters, civil/general labourers, plant operators, electrical spotters, EWP operators, peggys, hoist operators, cadets, and office staff. -
Gender Equality Training
Developed in partnership with Victoria University, our cultural training equips workplaces to be safe, respectful, and inclusive for all. -
Career Pathway Programs
-She Kan Build co-developed with Kangan Institute, launched in 2023. In 2024, we partnered with the Level Crossing Removal Authority to support eight women into civil careers – a model we’re expanding across sectors.
- SheTech co-developed with enable Social Enterprise for pre-employment program for migrant women
- BuildHER developed in partnership with Icon Constructions for apprentices to support and mentor
- Tradie Bootcamp in partnership with Lendlease for apprentices to support and mentor
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Our Vision
A world with equal, inclusive workplaces
where everyone is valued, respected and supported.
Our Mission
We provide meaningful employment opportunities and recruitment services.
We bridge the gender gap in male dominated industries such as construction, transport and manufacturing.
We upskill and support women and diverse people that face employment barriers.
Our Values
Passion
We are passionate about our work.
We are passionate about growing the presence of women across all industries. Every person we place on a worksite inspires us to keep striving to place another one.
Partnerships
We are better together.
We value all of our stakeholders from team members to dedicated clients and give them the support, information and tools they require to achieve results.
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Equality
We are all equal.
We ensure that every individual has an equal opportunity to make the most of their lives and talents. We promote a safe workplace where team members can express themselves, their individuality and diversity.