Construction

Construction is the industry that turns ideas into the physical world around you, from homes, hospitals and stadiums to bridges, train lines, and the roads that connect them. As cities grow, infrastructure ages, and greener building picks up pace, the industry is always in need of new skilled workers.

It's a great fit if you like seeing real results from your work, prefer variety over the same desk every day, and enjoy solving practical problems as a team - and with clear entry pathways and skills that travel anywhere, plenty of people start as an apprentice and end up running their own business or leading major projects down the line.

At a glance

Job outlook
Growing fast
Housing targets and a record infrastructure pipeline mean more roles every year.
Median salary
$78,000
most between $65,000 and $105,000
Roles not requiring ATAR
92%
across 109 occupations
Roles and settings
109
On site, in the office or on the road, mostly in teams.

Sources: O*NET, ACIR, Jobs and Skills Australia, Your Career

Why Construction?

However you learn best, there's a way in, and you'll gain skills that allow you to build a career anywhere in the world.

Hands-on learning opportunities
Lots of non-ATAR ways in
Primarily team-based workplaces
Even the entry-level roles pay well

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Industry outlook

Variety of roles
For every person on the tools, there's another designing, managing, or problem-solving behind the scenes. Whatever you're good at, construction has a role that fits.
A pathway for everyone
There's no single way into construction. You can earn while you learn through an apprenticeship, study at TAFE or university, work your way up on site, or specialise with a short course or certification, whatever suits how you learn.

Entry requirements

Typical ATAR range: Not required for most courses; 65.00 – 90.00 for degree pathways
Prerequisites: A White Card for any on-site roles.
Pathways: VET qualifications, university/TAFE degrees, on-site work, or apprenticeships and traineeships.
Duration: Days to years, depending on the chosen pathway.