Building and Construction

Common occupations for employees working in the building industry include labourers, joiners, bricklayers, carpenters, painters, plasterer, tilers, plumbers and electricians.

Most employees working in the building and construction industry are covered by the Building and Construction Industry (State) Award.

• view the full award
• download consolidated award as pdf
• view current pay rates
• view gazetted pay rates
• view area incidence and duration

Further Awards 

A different award may apply to employees who:

1. Work as:

• a carpenter or labourer in a workshop
• an electrician in a workshop
• an electrician for a registered electrical contractor
• a labourer for a building contractor or private business
• a roof plumber
• a drainer
• a plumber or gasfitter

2. Working on:

• a loader, bobcat or other plant equipment on construction