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Civil Designer Courses in Queensland

A Civil Designer manages civil engineering projects, designs infrastructure, selects materials, and evaluates sites, ensuring safety and adherence to procedures.

    • AI Exposure: High

      This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.

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  • This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.
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      • ACT
      • VIC
      • QLD
      • TAS
      • WA
      • NT
      • SA
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become a Civil Designer in Queensland?

Get qualified to work as a Civil Designer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Civil Designer generally earns $2,077 per week ($108,004 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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The number of people working in this field is expected to grow strongly in coming years. There are currently 74,700 people employed in this industry in Australia and many of them specialise as a Civil Designer. Civil Designers may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If you’re planning to work as a Civil Designer, consider enrolling in a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours). This course covers subjects including sustainable design, engineering in society, engineering maths and physics, field investigation, modelling, structural design, stress and failure analysis, road and pavement engineering, structural theory, hydrology and hydraulics, concrete and steel structures and geotechnical engineering.

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Civil Designer careers

Are you looking to advance your career in civil design? Courses.com.au offers a wide range of Civil Designer courses in Queensland that cater to experienced learners. Whether you're interested in obtaining an Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design RII60520 or a Diploma of Engineering - Technical MEM50222, our comprehensive listings ensure you find the right course to take your skills further. With a focus on practical knowledge and industry relevance, you can seamlessly integrate your new qualifications into your career.

Training providers like SITS and In Tech Institute of Technology deliver these valuable Civil Designer courses in Queensland, ensuring you're learning from the best in the field. Courses such as the Diploma of Civil Construction Design RII50520 and the Advanced Diploma of Engineering MEM60122 are specifically tailored to meet the needs of the evolving engineering landscape in Brisbane and beyond.

In addition to hands-on expertise, our civil designer programs are closely linked to vital fields of study including Civil Engineering and Construction and broader Engineering courses. By enrolling in a Undergraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering, you’ll pave the way for exciting opportunities in one of Australia's most promising industries. Explore the available options today, and take the next step in your civil design career with the best courses in Queensland!