Construction encompasses a broad range of opportunities. Beyond hands-on roles such as welding, tiling, and bricklaying, there are various pathways to pursue.
Key Aspects of Working in Construction
Several benefits make construction an attractive industry:
* Abundant job prospects across multiple disciplines.
* The potential for self-employment and running one's own business exists.
* Ongoing high demand results in secure employment and diverse opportunities.
* Contribution to significant developments reshaping Victoria is possible.
Career Options and Work Environments
Variety of employers in the construction sector includes metal fabricators, project managers, plasterers, and architects.
Diverse work settings include infrastructure projects, factories, government, and local councils.
Median weekly earnings for Australian construction professionals stand at $1,538.
Job Market Outlook in Victoria
Below are employment projections for Victoria's construction industry. The figures represent the number of workers in 2024 and new workers entering the workforce by 2027 and 2034.
'New workers expected' accounts for employees adding new jobs and replacing retirees over the next three and ten years. These projections are estimates only, with additional job openings arising from people transitioning between jobs and industries.
Region
Workers 2024
New workers expected by 2027
New workers expected by 2034
Victoria 367,164 68,590 162,941
Melbourne – inner metropolitan 39,049 9,696 19,966
Melbourne – inner south-east metropolitan 18,105 3,348 6,973
Melbourne – southern metropolitan 69,099 12,257 28,992
Melbourne – northern metropolitan 51,094 10,210 26,051
Melbourne – eastern metropolitan 49,689 8,574 19,740
Melbourne – western metropolitan 51,337 11,748 29,801
Ballarat and surrounds (Central Highlands) 10,571 1,732 4,141
Bendigo, Echuca and surrounds (Loddon Campaspe) 13,061 1,855 4,821
Geelong, Colac and surrounds (Barwon) 21,955 3,736 9,125
Gippsland 16,136 2,131 5,512
Horsham and surrounds (Wimmera Southern Mallee) 2,339 275 598
Mildura, Swan Hill and surrounds (Mallee) 4,547 532 1,161
Shepparton, Seymour and surrounds (Goulburn) 6,848 830 2,053
Wangaratta, Wodonga and surrounds (Ovens Murray) 8,071 997 2,549
Warrnambool, Hamilton and surrounds (Great South Coast) 5,264 669 1,459