Industry roles
The building industry offers a fantastic range of opportunities for women. To learn more about the various roles and entry pathways in the industry download the WBA Job Seeker Handbook.
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Construction Management
Trades
- Pool and Spa Builder
- Waterproofer
- Shopfitter
- Plasterer
- Tiler
- Plumber
- Electrician
- Welder/Fabricator
- Electrical Linesworker
Labourers
- Builder’s Labourer
- Structural Steel Labourer - Scaffolder
Machine Operators
- Machine or Plant Operator
- Earthmoving Plan Operator (General)
- Driller
- Crane, Hoist or Lift Operator
- Civil Construction Operators
Estimating
- Quantity Surveyor
- Construction Estimator
- Contract Administrator
Engineering
- Engineering Manager
- Civil Engineer
- Structural Engineer
- Transport Engineer
- Civil Engineering Technician
- Civil Engineering Draft-person
- Electrical Engineering Technician
- Electrical Engineering Draft-person
Surveying
- Building Surveyor
- Building Inspector
- Plumbing Inspector
Architecture & Design
- Architect
- Landscape Architect
- Architectural Draftperson
- Landscape Gardner
- Interior Designer
- Interior Decorator
Administration
- Office Manager
- Secretary (general)
- Accounts Clerk
- Cost Clerk
- Bookkeeper
