Civil Construction

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Building Estimator

A Building Estimator calculates costs, materials, labour, and equipment for construction projects, manages budgets, and liaises with industry professionals while meeting regulations.

Avg yearly income $99,996
Skill level Advanced

Construction Estimator

Construction Estimators calculate project costs, requiring strong time management, communication skills, and the ability to plan for various factors.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

Road Marker

A Road Marker applies markings to surfaces, prepares roads, operates equipment, follows plans, and works outdoors with attention to detail and safety.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

Traffic Controller

A Traffic Controller manages vehicle and pedestrian flow during roadworks or events, using signs or lights to ensure safe and efficient traffic movement.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Site Foreman

A Site Foreman supervises construction activities, ensuring high-quality work and adherence to safety standards while coordinating resources and tasks.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Advanced

Construction Manager

Construction Managers oversee projects, ensuring timely, budget-friendly completion while managing finances and leading teams.

Avg yearly income $104,000
Skill level Advanced

Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Managers ensure site safety, quality, and budget adherence, requiring strong communication and leadership skills.

Avg yearly income $98,800
Skill level Advanced

Construction Supervisor

Construction Supervisors oversee projects, ensuring progress and safety, while organising materials and workers, requiring strong leadership skills.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

Building Contractor

Building Contractors oversee construction projects, managing teams, budgets, and schedules while ensuring safety and building standards compliance.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

Pipelayer

A Pipelayer installs and connects piping for water, sewerage, and stormwater systems, ensuring all work meets industry standards.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Beginner

Excavator Operator

An Excavator Operator uses excavation equipment to break up and move dirt and rock, leveling ground for various construction projects.

Avg yearly income $80,600
Skill level Beginner

Concreter

Concreters lay concrete for various projects, ensuring surfaces are level and may specialise in decorative features, requiring teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

Building Consultant

A Building Consultant advises on compliance and safety in construction projects, assessing plans and inspections to ensure quality standards are met.

Avg yearly income $80,964
Skill level Advanced

Civil Draftsperson

A Civil Drafter creates detailed technical drawings for construction projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with engineering standards.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Civil Construction Designer

A Civil Construction Designer creates plans for infrastructure, developing drawings, specifications, and estimates while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Avg yearly income $98,800
Skill level Advanced

Road Construction Worker

A Road Construction Worker builds and repairs roads by operating machinery, transporting materials, and performing earthworks, often in tough outdoor conditions.

Avg yearly income $71,760
Skill level Beginner

Loader Operator

A Loader Operator moves materials on-site using various machinery, ensuring safety, teamwork, and time management, with roles in industries like forestry and mining.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

Grader Operator

A Grader Operator levels surfaces, spreads materials, and creates access roads on construction sites, focusing on safety, teamwork, and flexibility.

Avg yearly income $85,020
Skill level Beginner

Construction Labourer

Construction Labourers assist on-site by preparing areas, loading materials, and performing manual tasks, requiring physical fitness and teamwork.

Avg yearly income $67,548
Skill level Beginner

General Labourer

A General Labourer performs manual tasks on construction sites, requiring physical fitness, teamwork, and the ability to follow instructions.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Construction Worker

A Construction Worker completes various tasks on-site, including moving materials, preparing areas, and working as part of a team to ensure safety.

Avg yearly income $70,200
Skill level Beginner

Steel Fixer

Steel Fixers position and secure steel for concrete, cutting, bending, and welding as needed while working outdoors and in teams.

Avg yearly income $73,112
Skill level Beginner

Mobile Crane Operator

A Mobile Crane Operator safely lifts and moves materials on construction sites, collaborating closely with colleagues to follow instructions.

Avg yearly income $85,800
Skill level Beginner

Rigger

A Rigger moves heavy equipment using ropes and pulleys on construction sites, ensuring safety and teamwork while solving problems effectively.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in civil construction

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CPC40120

Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
Blended, On Campus, Online
11 - 18 months
$0 - $10,718
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Site Manager Building Inspector Site Foreman
Construction Supervisor Building Estimator Building Contractor Construction Project Manager Building Supervisor
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Site Manager Building Inspector Site Foreman Construction Supervisor Building Estimator Building Contractor Construction Project Manager Building Supervisor + 5 more
CPC40320

Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Estimator)
Blended, Online
44 weeks
$0 - $5,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Estimator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Estimator
CPC50220

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Site Supervisor Construction Project Manager Construction Manager
Construction Estimator Building Estimator Site Foreman Site Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Site Supervisor Construction Project Manager Construction Manager Construction Estimator Building Estimator Site Foreman Site Manager + 4 more
RII30820

Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
On Campus
7 - 12 months
$0 - $9,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Loader Operator Road Construction Worker Excavator Operator
Grader Operator Dump Truck Operator Plant Mechanic Plant Operator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Loader Operator Road Construction Worker Excavator Operator Grader Operator Dump Truck Operator Plant Mechanic Plant Operator + 4 more
CPC40120

Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management)
Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $5,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Manager Site Foreman Construction Supervisor
Building Supervisor Construction Site Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Manager Site Foreman Construction Supervisor Building Supervisor Construction Site Manager + 2 more
CPC50320

Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
Online
12 months
$6,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Coordinator Contract Administrator Construction Manager
Construction Project Manager Construction Planner Superintendent Construction Site Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Coordinator Contract Administrator Construction Manager Construction Project Manager Construction Planner Superintendent Construction Site Manager + 4 more
52873WA

Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering
Online
24 months
$15,421
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Draftsperson Project Coordinator CAD Operator
Construction Estimator Advanced Engineering Tradesperson Civil Draftsperson Engineering Technician Civil Construction Designer Civil Modeller Structural Drafter
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Draftsperson Project Coordinator CAD Operator Construction Estimator Advanced Engineering Tradesperson Civil Draftsperson Engineering Technician Civil Construction Designer Civil Modeller Structural Drafter + 7 more

Undergraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering
Online
6 months
$4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Designer Site Engineer Construction Estimator
Project Administrator Civil Engineering Technician Civil Draftsperson
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Designer Site Engineer Construction Estimator Project Administrator Civil Engineering Technician Civil Draftsperson + 3 more
FSK20119

Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways
On Campus
22 weeks
$0 - $4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Warehouse Assistant Cleaner General Labourer
Retail Assistant Office Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Warehouse Assistant Cleaner General Labourer Retail Assistant Office Assistant + 2 more
CPC30720

Certificate III in Rigging
On Campus
12 months
$250 - $9,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Rigger
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Rigger
MSM30116

Certificate III in Process Manufacturing
Blended, On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Worker Pharmaceutical Production Worker Process Worker
Polymer Technician Paper Mill Worker Loader Operator Production Operator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Worker Pharmaceutical Production Worker Process Worker Polymer Technician Paper Mill Worker Loader Operator Production Operator + 4 more
CPC20220

Certificate II in Construction Pathways
On Campus
4 months
$1,250 - $5,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Worker Builders Labourer General Labourer
Construction Labourer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Worker Builders Labourer General Labourer Construction Labourer + 1 more
BSB50820

Diploma of Project Management (Specialising in Construction)
Online
12 months
$4,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Scheduler Construction Site Manager Contracts Manager
Health and Safety Manager Quality Assurance Manager Construction Supervisor Construction Project Manager Construction Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Scheduler Construction Site Manager Contracts Manager Health and Safety Manager Quality Assurance Manager Construction Supervisor Construction Project Manager Construction Manager + 5 more
CPCWHS1001

Prepare To Work Safely In The Construction Industry
On Campus
7 hours
$125
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mobile Crane Operator Traffic Controller Site Supervisor
Construction Labourer General Labourer Builders Labourer Demolition Worker
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mobile Crane Operator Traffic Controller Site Supervisor Construction Labourer General Labourer Builders Labourer Demolition Worker + 4 more
HLTWHS005

Conduct Manual Tasks Safely
On Campus
5 hours
$125
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Furniture Removalist Construction Labourer Gardener
Landscaper Cleaner
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Furniture Removalist Construction Labourer Gardener Landscaper Cleaner + 2 more
TLIF0025

Follow Work Health and Safety Procedures
On Campus, Online
1 day
$250
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Warehouse Assistant Loader Operator Freight Handler
Warehouse Operator
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Warehouse Assistant Loader Operator Freight Handler Warehouse Operator + 1 more
CPCCWHS2001

Apply WHS Requirements, Policies and Procedures in the Construction Industry
On Campus
1 day
$200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Work Health and Safety Officer Construction Worker Safety Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Work Health and Safety Officer Construction Worker Safety Officer

Professional Certificate of Competency in Repair of Concrete
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Site Engineer Structural Engineer Construction Supervisor
Civil Engineer Civil Engineering Technician Building Inspector
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Site Engineer Structural Engineer Construction Supervisor Civil Engineer Civil Engineering Technician Building Inspector + 3 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Onshore and Offshore Pipeline Systems
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Safety Officer Project Manager Compliance Officer
Mechanical Engineer Construction Manager Process Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Safety Officer Project Manager Compliance Officer Mechanical Engineer Construction Manager Process Engineer + 3 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Digital Twins and Simulation Monitoring
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Urban Planner Maintenance Engineer Data Analyst
Construction Project Manager Automation Engineer Systems Engineer Grid Engineer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Urban Planner Maintenance Engineer Data Analyst Construction Project Manager Automation Engineer Systems Engineer Grid Engineer + 4 more
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