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OSCA 312231Updated 2026-01-29
Building Inspector
National shortage level: Strong
ANZSCO 312113OSCA 312231
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 104k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1990
Salary range: AUD 93k-AUD 114k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
31.8%
NSW
30.1%
VIC
19.6%
QLD
Education mix
27.8%
advanced diploma/ diploma
23.5%
bachelor degree
23.3%
certificate iii/ iv
Role overview
Building Inspectors inspect buildings to ensure compliance with laws and regulations and advise on building requirements.
What you do
- • Reviews and provides advice on plans to ensure they meet building codes, local ordinances, zoning regulations and contract specifications.
- • Approves building plans that are satisfactory and issues building permits.
- • Monitors construction sites periodically to ensure overall compliance.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: advanced diploma/ diploma (27.8%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Approves building plans that are satisfactory and issues building permits.
- • Certifies structure and plan compliance with the corresponding building regulations.
- • Inspects plumbing, electrical and other systems to verify alignment level, structure elevation and ensure that they meet the necessary code/specifications.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1990
Annual median: AUD 104k
Range: AUD 93k-AUD 114k