Explore career options in real estate and property development
Here you can find information on the types of careers and employment roles a real estate and property development degree may land you.
You can also discover where to look for job vacancies, as well as professional associations, mentoring and international opportunities.
Population growth continues to drive the ongoing development of residential, retail, commercial and industrial properties in Australia. Real estate and property development professionals are responsible for the construction, sales, management, and leasing of such properties. In this fast-growing industry, it is no surprise that real estate and property development graduates are in demand.
Career fields
* Project sales management and marketing
* Property asset management
* Body corporate / strata management
* Facilities management
* Property development
* Marketing research and analysis
* Contracts administration
* Investment management
* Property finance
* Leasing administration including landlord and tenant services of all property types
Employment roles
* Commercial / residential property manager
* Strata management assistant
* Property service coordinator
* Leasing consultant
* Facilities manager
* Development analyst
* Building manager
* Rental administrator
* Inspection officer
* Property leasing officer
* Sustainability consultant
* Market research analyst
Occupation snapshot
Employed
226,200
Future growth
6.9%
Weekly earnings
$1,250
Part-time share
This data is based on the occupation profile for rental, hiring and real estate services, retrieved from the Government'sJobs and Skills Australia website July 2024.
In addition to knowledge and skills directly related to your program of study, you will also develop a range of other skills such as teamwork, analytical, communication through academic study, employment, voluntary work, sporting and recreational activities and life experience.
Recognising the value employers place on these skills is an important factor in your graduate job search. You can further develop your employability with these resources:
Information on relevant vacancies can be found in a wide range of sources:
Craft a stand-out resume and cover letter, and learn how to prepare for job interviews.
Many work opportunities are not advertised, so we recommend approaching potential employers with the aim of researching their needs and how your skills, experience, interests and qualifications could match theirs.
This is called informational interviewing and will benefit you by:
* clarifying your specific career direction
* increasing your chances of being offered a job.
The Your Career website includes helpful information such as job descriptions, employment prospects, average weekly earnings and skills requirements. Every job title in the database has a skills section to help you identify and describe essential skills for your future career.
The My Future website also has job descriptions and a useful career insight section.
Joining a professional association is a great way to interact with people in your field who can assist you to explore your career options and potentially find employment opportunities. These associations hold regular professional development and networking events:
Students are welcome to join and often receive a discount on their membership.
The award-winning Industry Mentoring Program provides an excellent opportunity to further develop your employability and build professional networks.
The Program is available to students with more than 80CP as well as recent graduates.
Griffith University is aligned to the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ) and is committed to combatting climate change and contributing to a more sustainable world, where resources are used efficiently, waste is minimised, and sustainable practices are implemented while fostering partnerships for the goals.
Further careers information
Careers counselling
Individual career counselling sessions are available to all current students and recent graduates.
You can book an initial appointment via CareerHub.
Check out our Career Readiness site in Learning@Griffith for additional information and resources for your career development learning:
Please note: The content on this webpage is a guide only. Please refer to degree-specific information and accreditation requirements of your profession on the Degree and Course Finder website and with the relevant professional accreditation body for your degree.
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