This post is part of the Horizon 2032 Career Series:
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Where the Jobs Will Be
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What Jobs Are Needed
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Roles in Demand — Your Training Pathway
“From short courses to Diplomas, SDS Training is mapping skills to Queensland’s $120B construction future.”
Step into the roles Queensland is hiring for.
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Statewide demand is rising-licenced certified workers who act now will secure the best opportunities.
Over the next eight years, Queensland’s $120 billion construction pipeline will drive urgent demand for certified operators, tradespeople, and supervisors across every region creating thousands of skilled job opportunities.
With the construction industry experiencing unprecedented growth, now is the time for job seekers, career changers, and upskillers to seize the opportunity and secure their future in one of the most dynamic sectors in the state.
According to industry experts and workforce development leaders, the demand for licensed and certified workers is on the rise across Queensland. Individuals equipped with the right skills and certifications are perfectly positioned to step into these high-demand roles.
The Workforce Gap: Jobs Waiting to be Filled- Annual need: 102,000–156,000 workers
- Average demand: 122,600 workers per year
- Persistent shortfall: ~18,200 each year
- Peak gap: 50,000 workers by 2026–27
- Today’s shortage: already over 41,000 and climbing
This means opportunities aren’t just “coming” — they’re already here.
“If you’re licensed and certified, you’re not waiting for the work — the work is waiting for you.”
— Tanya Richards, Workforce Development Coordinator, Queensland Build Network
What you missed & What's Up next:
These roles are tied directly to the major projects we outlined in Where the Jobs Will Be. Together, they show both the scale of opportunity and the workforce challenge.
Of course, demand is only half the story. The real question is how to get there. In Roles in Demand — Your Training Pathway, we map each role to SDS Training courses that prepare you for the future.
Join thousands of Queenslanders who are already capitalising on this construction boom. Whether you're looking to start fresh, shift your career path, or enhance your current skills, now is the time to plan your pathway to success.
Download your FREE Horizon 2032 Career Map Report and see how SDS Training can help you get job-ready.
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Plan your Pathway
Join thousands of Queenslanders taking advantage of the construction boom with job-ready training at SDS.
“If you’re licensed and certified, you’re not waiting for the work — the work is waiting for you.”
— Tanya Richards, Workforce Development Coordinator, Queensland Build Network
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✔ Directly linked to industry demand
Talk to us today about all your funding options — and the training pathway that works for you.
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