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Timber Systems Designer

A Timber Systems Designer creates production processes and designs for timber products, using technical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication.

How do I become a timber systems designer

Get qualified to work as a timber systems designer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Timber Systems Designer generally earns $1,445 per week ($75,140 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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There has been moderate employment growth in this industry over the last five years. There are currently 5,200 people working in this sector and many of them specialise as a Timber Systems Designer. Timber Systems Designers 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 Timber Systems Designer, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Timber Truss and Frame Design. This course covers a range of topics including monitoring timber product quality, preparing a range of timber roof trusses and wall frames, constructing prototypes and samples and applying building codes and standards.

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Timber Systems Designer careers

A Timber Systems Designer develops production processes for creating timber products. You might use computer design systems or come up with manual designs and measurements. Timber Systems Designers might create prototypes or come up with drawings or plans. You may specialise in a particular area of timber product design such as furniture or trusses and frames.

Timber Systems Designers should have strong technical skills and excellent attention to detail. Analytical skills are important and you’ll need to be a good problem solver. Timber Systems Designers must be able to communicate well with colleagues and work as part of a team. It’s important that you are organised and can manage your time well.