Careers in building

A career in the building and construction industry offers:

• Great jobs — wide range of exciting and rewarding jobs
• Creativity — make things that stand the test of time
• Learning — the opportunity to keep learning and expand your career path
• Apprenticeships — gain real qualifications while doing real work in the industry
• Opportunities — for all, male and female
• Money — well paid career
• Job security
• Challenge and variety

The following are building and construction industry occupations. Click on these links to see more information:

• Bricklayer
• Building Contractor
• Building Technician
• Cabinetmaker
• Carpenter
• Concreter
• Joiner
• Painter & Decorator
• Plasterer – Fibrous
• Plasterer – Solid
• Roofer  
• Shopfitter
• Steel Fixer
• Stonemason
• Tiler – Wall & Floor

Master Builders Associations in all Australian States and Territories provide careers advice and industry training, including for apprentices.

The details about the occupations are provided with permission from the Job Guide, an Australian Government publication.