How do I become a building supervisor
Get qualified to work as a building supervisor with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Building Supervisor generally earns $2,215 per week ($115,180 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 sector is expected to grow strongly in coming years. There are currently 114,900 people employed as a Building Supervisor in Australia and the number is expected to reach 123,300 by 2026. Building Supervisors may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’re planning a career as a Building Supervisor, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management). This course will give you the skills to manage an active construction site with subjects including site safety and compliance, team leadership, supervising concreting work, waste minimisation, procuring resources, estimating costs, project quality management and applying building codes. A Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) may also be suitable.
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Further reading
What can you do with a Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)?
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Most popular building and construction courses
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- Bachelor of Construction Project Management
- CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
- CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management)
- CPCCBC4002 Manage Work Health and Safety in the Building and Construction Workplace
- CPCCBC4003 Select, Prepare and Administer a Construction Contract
Building Supervisor careers
A Building Supervisor coordinates operations on a building or construction project. You’ll organise labour, materials and equipment and make sure relevant safety and construction standards are adhered to. Building Supervisors check that work is of a high standard and make sure building plans are being followed. You might liaise with other industry professionals when required.
Building Supervisors should have a strong focus on safety and be able to communicate well with people from a range of backgrounds. It’s important you have good leadership skills and can manage your time well. Building Supervisors must be excellent at multitasking and be knowledgeable about current building industry regulations.
