Common job roles and career pathways:

Site Supervisor: Site Supervisors manage day-to-day operations on construction sites, ensuring projects are progressing safely, on time and to standard.
Annual salary: AUD $80,000 – $120,000.

Construction Project Manager: Overseeing construction projects from planning through to completion, Project Managers manage budgets, timelines, and resources.
Annual salary: AUD $90,000 – $140,000.

Builder / Licensed Builder: Responsible for managing building projects, supervising trades and ensuring work complies with building codes and regulations.
Annual salary: AUD $100,000 – $160,000.

Foreperson / Leading Hand: Forepersons coordinate and supervise trades on-site, ensuring quality workmanship and safety practices.
Annual salary: AUD $75,000 – $110,000.

Building Estimator: Estimators calculate the costs of materials, labour and time required for construction projects.
Annual salary: AUD $70,000 – $110,000.

Contract Administrator: They assist in managing construction contracts, tenders, and variations, ensuring all documents and processes are compliant and up to date.
Annual salary: AUD $75,000 – $120,000.

Construction Scheduler: Responsible for planning the timeline and sequencing of project activities to keep construction running smoothly.
Annual salary: AUD $80,000 – $120,000.

Business Owner / Contractor: Many graduates go on to start their own construction business, taking on residential or commercial projects.
Annual salary: Highly variable (based on project size and workload).

Building Inspector (with further licensing): Inspect buildings and construction works to ensure they meet building codes and regulations.
Annual salary: AUD $90,000 – $130,000.

Construction Planner: Plans and manages the logistics and operations of building projects, coordinating with clients and trades.
Annual salary: AUD $85,000 – $125,000.

(Please note that these are estimates, and the salary ranges can vary depending on the company, region, industry, and qualifications of the individual. Research conducted by eflr Group)

• BSBESB402 Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
• CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C Buildings
• CPCCBC4009 Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
• CPCCBC4006 Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
• BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques
• CPCCBC4010 Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions (Pre-requisite requirements apply)
• BSBESB407 Manage finances for new business ventures
• CPCCBC4018 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects (Access to surveying and levelling devices is required)
• CPCSUS4002 Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings
• CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
• CPCCBC4021 Minimise waste on the building and construction site
• CPCCBC4002 Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace
• CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications
• CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings
• CPCCBC4003 Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
• CPCCBC4005 Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
• CPCCBC4007 Plan building or construction work
• CPCCBC4008 Supervise site communication and administration projects
• CPCCBC4014 Prepare simple building sketches and drawings