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OSCA 312331Updated 2026-01-29
Construction Estimator
National shortage level: Medium
ANZSCO 312114OSCA 312331
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 130k
Weekly earnings: AUD 2500
Salary range: AUD 117k-AUD 143k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
28.5%
VIC
28.2%
NSW
22.7%
QLD
Education mix
29.7%
bachelor degree
25.9%
certificate iii/ iv
14.5%
advanced diploma/ diploma
Role overview
Construction Estimators prepare and deliver estimates and cost plans for construction projects up to the tender settlement stage.
What you do
- • Assists construction managers, architects and surveyors in planning and organisation.
- • Interprets plans, regulations and codes of practice.
- • Calculates costs and estimates time scales.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: bachelor degree (29.7%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Assists construction managers, architects and surveyors in planning and organisation.
- • Calculates costs and estimates time scales.
- • Interprets plans, regulations and codes of practice.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 2500
Annual median: AUD 130k
Range: AUD 117k-AUD 143k