Architecture

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Architectural Designer

An Architectural Designer creates sustainable building designs, collaborating with clients and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Architectural Engineer

An Architectural Engineer designs and manages the construction of buildings, ensuring they are functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing while adhering to regulations.

Avg yearly income $90,012
Skill level Advanced

Interior Architect

An Interior Architect designs and optimises interior spaces for functionality and aesthetics, collaborating with clients and teams to meet project needs.

Avg yearly income $98,800
Skill level Advanced

Graduate Architect

A Graduate Architect designs buildings by creating sketches and detailed plans, ensuring compliance with building codes while collaborating with clients and builders.

Avg yearly income $74,880
Skill level Advanced

Building Designer

Building Designers create and plan structures, liaise with clients and builders, and ensure designs meet codes and standards.

Avg yearly income $75,400
Skill level Advanced

Architectural Technologist

Architectural Technologist creates technical drawings and specifications, ensuring building design compliance and supporting projects from concept to completion.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Advanced

Architectural Technician

An Architectural Technician prepares drawings and models, collaborating with clients and architects, while ensuring compliance and understanding client needs.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Architect

Architects design various structures, from homes to commercial buildings, and engage in client meetings, feasibility studies, and project inspections.

Avg yearly income $141,180
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in architecture

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB40920

Certificate IV in Project Management Practice
Blended, Online
9 - 12 months
$1,250 - $4,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Administrator Project Manager Project Officer
Project Coordinator Digital Project Manager Account Manager Park Manager Intelligence Officer Operational Risk Manager Infrastructure Engineer Operations Officer IT Business Analyst Community Organiser Workshop Manager Technical Project Manager Maintenance Manager Scrum Master Architectural Designer International Project Manager Program Analyst Project Scheduler Program Leader Supply and Distribution Manager Change Management Consultant Marketing Project Manager Design Manager Community Engagement Coordinator Risk Consultant Program Officer
+ 26 more
CPC40120

Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
Blended, On Campus, Online
11 - 18 months
$0 - $9,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Supervisor Site Foreman
Construction Project Manager Construction Estimator Building Supervisor Building Contractor Wind Turbine Engineer Field Engineer Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Blocklayer Apprentice Scaffolder Engineering Surveyor Architectural Designer Sprinkler Fitter General Hand Building Inspector Construction Consultant Civil Construction Supervisor Site Manager
+ 20 more
CPC50220

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $19,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Supervisor Site Foreman
Construction Manager Construction Project Manager Construction Estimator Building Contractor Building Supervisor Wind Turbine Engineer Rigger Bricklayer Infrastructure Engineer Structural Project Manager Scaffolder Mobile Crane Operator Renewable Energy Tradesperson Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Carpenter Cable Jointer Substation Technician Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure) Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Catchment Officer Building Manager Engineering Surveyor Construction Worker Roof Tiler Shopfitter Asbestos Supervisor Architectural Designer Architectural Engineer Sprinkler Fitter General Hand Building Inspector BIM Manager Construction Consultant Civil Construction Supervisor Building Consultant
+ 39 more

Master of Engineering (Civil: Structural)
On Campus, Online
24 months
$25,440
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Architectural Engineer Facade Engineer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Architectural Engineer Facade Engineer
RII60520

Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design
Online
12 months
$13,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineering Technician Civil Designer Civil Draftsperson
Draftsperson Construction Project Manager Site Supervisor Structural Designer Structural Modeller Civil Modeller Structural Drafter Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure) Engineering Surveyor Site Engineer Architectural Engineer Infrastructure Planner Coastal Engineer Facade Engineer
+ 14 more
MSF50222

Diploma of Interior Design
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 24 months
$0 - $35,432
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Junior Interior Designer Interior Designer Interior Stylist
Colour Consultant Design Coordinator Interior Design Consultant Commercial Interior Designer Kitchen Designer Bathroom Designer Interior Architect Exhibition Designer Property Stylist
+ 9 more
CPP50921

Diploma of Building Design
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 27 months
$0 - $24,928
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Graduate Architect Building Designer Draftsperson
Architectural Technologist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Graduate Architect Building Designer Draftsperson Architectural Technologist + 1 more
22627VIC

Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
Blended, On Campus
23 - 24 months
$0 - $39,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architectural Technician Draftsperson Building Designer
Graduate Architect BIM Manager Exhibition Designer Architectural Technologist
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architectural Technician Draftsperson Building Designer Graduate Architect BIM Manager Exhibition Designer Architectural Technologist + 4 more
MSF60122

Advanced Diploma of Interior Design
Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $31,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Interior Designer Interior Design Consultant Commercial Interior Designer
Interior Architect
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Interior Designer Interior Design Consultant Commercial Interior Designer Interior Architect + 1 more

Bachelor of Design (Architecture)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $102,240
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Architectural Designer 3D Visualiser
Project Architect Exhibition Designer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Architectural Designer 3D Visualiser Project Architect Exhibition Designer + 2 more

Master of Architecture
Blended, On Campus
16 - 42 months
$0 - $127,714
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect BIM Manager Project Architect
Architectural Designer Interior Architect Facade Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect BIM Manager Project Architect Architectural Designer Interior Architect Facade Engineer + 3 more

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Architectural Engineering)
On Campus
4 years
$0 - $33,204
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architectural Engineer Building Services Engineer Design Engineer
Facade Engineer Fire Protection Engineer Development Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architectural Engineer Building Services Engineer Design Engineer Facade Engineer Fire Protection Engineer Development Engineer + 3 more

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Structural Engineering)
Blended, On Campus
4 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Structural Engineer Bridge Engineer
Construction Project Manager Geotechnical Engineer Tunnel Engineer Architectural Engineer BIM Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Structural Engineer Bridge Engineer Construction Project Manager Geotechnical Engineer Tunnel Engineer Architectural Engineer BIM Manager + 5 more

Master of Landscape Architecture
On Campus
24 months
$0 - $127,714
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Land Management Officer Landscape Architect
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Land Management Officer Landscape Architect

Bachelor of Architectural Design
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $28,068
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Landscape Architect Urban Designer
Graduate Architect Project Architect
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Landscape Architect Urban Designer Graduate Architect Project Architect + 2 more

Graduate Diploma in Architecture
On Campus
8 - 12 months
$0 - $42,620
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Architectural Designer Architectural Technologist
Project Architect
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Architectural Designer Architectural Technologist Project Architect + 1 more

Bachelor of Building Design
On Campus, Online
3 - 5 years
$0 - $60,698
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Designer Architectural Technician
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Designer Architectural Technician

Bachelor of Architectural Studies
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Graduate Architect Project Architect
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Graduate Architect Project Architect

Master of Design (Interior Architecture)
On Campus
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Interior Designer Design Consultant Furniture Designer
Interior Architect
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Interior Designer Design Consultant Furniture Designer Interior Architect + 1 more

Bachelor of Applied Architecture
On Campus
3 years
$57,480
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architectural Technician Graduate Architect
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architectural Technician Graduate Architect
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