Building & Construction Industry
Overview
Victoria's building and construction industry is a major driver of the state's economy. It includes:
- residential building
- commercial building
- engineering construction and service
- architectural engineering
- construction trades such as bricklaying, electrical work and plumbing.
Industry size
In 2006-07 building activity in Victoria was valued at around A$16.7 billion. Around 180,000 full-time and 32,500 part-time workers worked in the industry in the August quarter of 2007.
Occupations
Victoria is currently offering visa sponsorship to applicants with the following building and construction industry qualifications:
- Building Associate
- Building Surveyor
- Cabinetmaker
- Drainer
- Floor Finisher
- Gasfitter
- General Electrician
- General Plumber
- Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic
- Roof Plumber
- Roof Slater and Tiler
- Urban and Regional Planner
Industry contacts
Professional bodies and industry associations are a good source of information about the construction industry in Victoria.
There are two main bodies that represent the whole industry:
Tip
Not sure what your occupation is? Visit the Department of Immigration and Citizenship's Australian Skills Recognition Information portal.
Further information
- See the Engineering Industry page
- Find out about Victorian Government visa sponsorship.
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Last updated: 27 August 2009
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