Building inspectors make sure buildings abide by local laws. More jobs for building inspectors are being created in Victoria.
What is a building inspector?Building inspectors ensure construction projects follow rules and regulations. They review projects and work with developers, providing advice on necessary changes. They may also oversee the setup of plumbing and electrical systems.
The average weekly earnings for building inspectors in Australia is $1,645. Note that this salary is current as of May 2024 and is indicative only. A range of salaries applies to different roles across the industry.
Job demand in VictoriaBelow are the employment forecasts for architectural, building and surveying technician jobs in Victoria. Figures show the number of workers in 2023 and the new workers expected to enter the workforce by 2026.
'New workers expected' accounts for workers adding new jobs to the economy and replacing retirees over the next 3 years. These forecasts are estimates only. There will be additional jobs available as people move between jobs and industries.
Specific data is not available for building inspectors.
RegionWorkers 2023Workforce growth 2023-2026New workers needed by 2026Victoria: 18,437 workers, 0.4% growth, 1,235 new workers needed.
Melbourne – inner metropolitan: 4,348 workers, 0.6% growth, 325 new workers needed.
Melbourne – inner south-east metropolitan: 1,337 workers, 0.3% growth, 85 new workers needed.
Melbourne – southern metropolitan: 2,746 workers, 0.3% growth, 179 new workers needed.
Melbourne – northern metropolitan: 1,994 workers, 0.4% growth, 137 new workers needed.
Melbourne – eastern metropolitan: 2,352 workers, 0.3% growth, 154 new workers needed.
Melbourne – western metropolitan: 1,880 workers, 0.3% growth, 124 new workers needed.
Ballarat and surrounds (Central Highlands): 489 workers, 0.3% growth, 32 new workers needed.
Bendigo, Echuca and surrounds (Loddon Campaspe): 534 workers, -0.1% growth, 29 new workers needed.
Geelong, Colac and surrounds (Barwon): 1,055 workers, 0.7% growth, 80 new workers needed.
Gippsland: 509 workers, -0.1% growth, 27 new workers needed.
Horsham and surrounds (Wimmera Southern Mallee): 100 workers, -0.9% growth, Mildura, Swan Hill and surrounds (Mallee): 211 workers, 0.4% growth, Shepparton, Seymour and surrounds (Goulburn): 367 workers, 0.3% growth, 24 new workers needed.
Wangaratta, Wodonga and surrounds (Ovens Murray): 297 workers, 0.1% growth, 17 new workers needed.
Warrnambool, Hamilton and surrounds (Great South Coast): 218 workers, -0.5% growth, Explore growing industries in your regionExplore training, skills, and job opportunities in your area of Victoria. Find out where you could work, what kind of job you could do, and what training you'll need.
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