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Building inspector

Find out more about working as a building inspector and the possible pathways to job opportunities.

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Building inspectors make sure buildings abide by local laws. More jobs for building inspectors are being created in Victoria.

Find out what a building inspector does and the related Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses and pathways you can take to secure a job.

What is a building inspector?

Building inspectors make sure construction projects follow rules and regulations. They review projects and work with developers. They give advice on what needs to change. They may also oversee the set up of plumbing and electrical systems.

Find out more about building inspectors(opens in a new window) and these related jobs on the Victorian Skills Gateway(opens in a new window):

Explore these related TAFE and training courses on the Victorian Skills Gateway(opens in a new window):

You may be eligible for government funding to help pay for your course.

Median salary

The median weekly earnings for architectural, building and surveying technicians in Australia is $2,115.

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia(opens in a new window)

Note this salary is current as of January 2025 and is indicative only. A range of salaries apply to different roles across the industry.

Job demand in Victoria

Below are the employment projections for architectural, building and surveying technician jobs in Victoria. Figures show the number of workers in 2024 and the new workers expected to enter the workforce by 2027 and 2034.

‘New workers expected’ accounts for workers adding new jobs to the economy and replacing retirees over the next 3 and 10 years. These projections are estimates only. There will be additional jobs available as people move between jobs and industries.

Specific data is not available for building inspectors.

Region Workers 2024 New workers expected by 2027 New workers expected by 2034
Victoria 22,073 3,733 7,826
Melbourne – inner metropolitan 4,763 861 1,829
Melbourne – inner south-east metropolitan 1,661 244 467
Melbourne – southern metropolitan 3,414 589 1,149
Melbourne – northern metropolitan 2,455 450 1,012
Melbourne – eastern metropolitan 2,930 463 915
Melbourne – western metropolitan 2,652 597 1,297
Ballarat and surrounds (Central Highlands) 556 92 164
Bendigo, Echuca and surrounds (Loddon Campaspe) 645 57 156
Geelong, Colac and surrounds (Barwon) 1,211 241 429
Gippsland 745 50 184
Horsham and surrounds (Wimmera Southern Mallee) 73 <10 18
Mildura, Swan Hill and surrounds (Mallee) 143 19 33
Shepparton, Seymour and surrounds (Goulburn) 308 15 56
Wangaratta, Wodonga and surrounds (Ovens Murray) 347 19 78
Warrnambool, Hamilton and surrounds (Great South Coast) 169 28 40

Source: Victorian Skills Authority Employment Projections Dashboard

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Updated 7 January 2025

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