Construction and Infrastructure Services
Workforce Development Plan
$295.8bn
Total construction industry project pipeline
52,857
Workforce size
2023
19,928
Workforce shortage
2023
Construction and Infrastructure Services Sector Vision
A skilled, diverse workforce aligned with industry needs,
ready to meet the evolving demands of the construction and
infrastructure services sector.
Through industry-led training, inclusive learning pathways,
and continuous development in digital and technical skills,
we will foster a workforce that drives innovation and supports
sustainable growth for the future.
Construction and Infrastructure Services keep the built environment running, from site prep and maintenance to project management, compliance, and regulatory support.
These services are the often-unseen backbone of the industry, ensuring things operate smoothly, safely, and on time.
Sector conversations held between 2022 and 2023 - many involving Strategic Reference Group members - highlighted clear themes: attracting and retaining skilled workers, improving training pathways, boosting diversity and inclusion, strengthening access to workforce data, and building stronger relationships and regulatory systems across the sector.
These insights shaped a set of workforce priorities designed to move the sector forward. They are responsive, strategic, and grounded in lived experience.
Based on what we’ve heard from across the sector, here are the three key areas guiding workforce action:
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