Jo’s career spans almost three decades and across multiple
spectrums of the construction industry.
A qualified carpenter by trade, licenced builder, certified
building designer and now General Manager of a multimillion
dollar commercial construction company, she has literally
worked from the ground up to be where she is today.
Jo’s journey started in 1996 as an apprentice carpenter and has
seen her work in both commercial and residential sectors, as
well as 3 years in Lithuania on a Nuclear Decommissioning
project.
Jo is passionate about seeing more women in construction and
leads a team in the ACT with a strong focus on mentoring
women at all stages of their career.
She founded National Not-for-Profit Charity organisation Build
Like A Girl in September 2020, as a direct call to action to help
women gain apprenticeship employment, receive mentoring
and support, and to combat the negative cultural experiences
women face in construction every day.
Jo has served as a board Director for YWCA, NAWIC and
Tradeswomen Australia, as well as being actively involved with
Busy Sisters, MEGT, EWIT and Trellis collective to assist with
grant approvals, funding applications and mentor program
delivery.
