Career
Pathways

Transform your qualifications into real opportunities. Discover the careers that await you in Australia's construction and property industries.

Your Future Starts Here

From Qualification to Career Success

At Gateway College Australia, every course is designed as a direct pathway into in-demand roles across Australia's construction and property industries. Whether you're starting on site, moving into management, or specializing in strata services, our qualifications connect you with real opportunities.

Building and Construction

Management Career Pathways

Project Director
General Manager

Site-Based Pathway

Construction Manager
Senior Site Manager
Junior Site Manager
General Foreman
Senior Structure Foreman
Junior Structure Foreman
Senior Finish Foreman
Junior Finish Foreman
Site Project Coordinator
Senior Site Engineer

Office-Based Pathway

Commercial Manager
Senior Project Manager (PM)
Junior Project Manager
Senior Contract Administrator (CA)
Junior Contract Administrator (CA)
Cadet Contract Administrator
Office Project Coordinator
Cost Estimator
Site Engineer
Site Cadet
Office Cadet
Site-Based
Office-Based
Entry Level

Building & Construction Management Pathways

Progress from coordination roles into senior site, project and construction management

Project Director

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage complex stakeholder environments, and deliver outcomes that meet stringent safety, environmental, commercial, and quality standards.

Sydney Market
$500K+
CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) CPC50320 Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

General Manager

To lead the delivery of a premium development portfolio and oversee Development Managers and Project Managers across high-end residential and mixed-use projects.

Sydney Market
$300K – $450K
CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) CPC50320 Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

Senior Project Engineer

Oversee the technical and engineering aspects of all projects, ensuring they meet quality standards and adhere to project specifications.

Sydney Market
$180K – $220K
CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) CPC50320 Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

Construction Manager

Take responsibility for multiple projects or an entire construction portfolio, leading teams of project managers and site managers.

National Average
$160K – $200K
CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

Construction Project Manager

Plan, lead and deliver construction projects from concept to completion, managing budgets, programs, risk and client expectations.

National Average
$120K – $145K
CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) CPC50320 Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

Building / Construction Supervisor

Lead smaller projects or sections of larger jobs, supervising trades, subcontractors and on-site quality.

National Average
$100K – $120K
CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) CPC50320 Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

Senior Site Manager

Oversee daily site operations, coordinate trades, manage safety and ensure the project is delivered to time, cost and quality targets.

Sydney Market
$200K – $220K
CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) CPC50320 Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

Contracts Administrator

Manage contracts, variations, progress claims and commercial risk across building projects.

Sydney Market
$120K – $140K
CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) CPC50320 Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

Construction / Project Coordinator

Support project managers and site teams with scheduling, documentation, procurement and stakeholder communication.

Typical Salary
$90K – $100K
CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) CPC50320 Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
Disclaimer: All salary ranges are based on recent SEEK data and represent typical market rates. Actual compensation varies by location, experience, employer, and project complexity.

Strata & Property Management Pathways

Work at the intersection of property, communities and building management

Building / Facilities Manager (Strata & Mixed-Use Assets)

Oversee day-to-day operations of buildings, including maintenance planning, contractor management, safety and asset performance.

National Average
$100K – $120K
CPPREP4001-4005 Strata Management Course CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) for more complex building and commercial assets CPC50320 Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) for more complex building and commercial assets

Assistant Property Manager (Strata / Building Focus)

Support property and building managers with inspections, tenant/owner communication, contractor coordination and compliance.

National Average
$60K – $70K
CPPREP4001-4005 Strata Management Course

Strata Manager / Owners Corporation Manager

Manage a portfolio of residential or commercial strata schemes, overseeing budgets, repairs, compliance and owners’ meetings.

National Average
$90K – $115K
CPPREP4001-4005 Strata Management Course CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) valuable for technical and building knowledge, especially with complex schemes CPC50320 Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) valuable for technical and building knowledge, especially with complex schemes

Assistant Strata Manager

Support senior strata managers with day-to-day administration, meetings, maintenance coordination and owner communication.

NSW Market
$63K – $75K
CPPREP4001-4005 Strata Management Course
Disclaimer: All salary ranges are based on recent SEEK data and represent typical market rates. Actual compensation varies by location, experience, employer, and project complexity.

Construction Entry Pathways

Start your career with the mandatory White Card certification

General Construction Labourer / Trade Assistant

Support trades, site supervisors and project teams across residential, commercial and civil projects.

National Average
$65K – $75K
CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry CPC50320 Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) for those aiming at supervision and management roles CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) for those aiming at supervision and management roles
Disclaimer: All salary ranges are based on recent SEEK data and represent typical market rates. Actual compensation varies by location, experience, employer, and project complexity.

Your Gateway to the Next Step

Every student's journey is different. Some start with a White Card, move into site roles and then step up into Diploma and Advanced Diploma study as they take on more responsibility. Others come from property or customer service backgrounds and build a career in strata and building management.

Our team can help you map out a personalised pathway – from your first job on site to leading major projects or managing strata portfolios across Sydney and beyond.

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