{{propApi.title}}
{{propApi.text}} {{region}} Change location{{propApi.title}}
{{propApi.successMessage}} {{region}} Change location {{propApi.title}}
{{propApi.text}} {{region}} Change location{{propApi.title}}
{{propApi.successMessage}} {{region}} Change locationNational Skills Week: Putting Construction Careers in the Spotlight
National Skills Week: Putting Construction Careers in the Spotlight
Member and guest login
Enter your email and password to access secured content, members only resources and discount prices.
Did you become a member online? If not, you will need to activate your account to login.
If you are having problems logging in, please call HIA helpdesk on 1300 650 620 during business hours.
Forgotten password
Need some help?
If you are having problems logging in, please call HIA helpdesk on 1300 650 620 during business hours.
If the email address you have entered is registered, you will receive an email with further instructions.
Become part of the HIA community
Enables quick and easy registration for future events or learning and grants access to expert advice and valuable resources.
Create a guest account
Enter your details below and create a login
Send me exclusive tips, early access to new launches, and special offers. I can change my mind at any time.
By clicking Get started now you agree to the terms and conditions and privacy policy.
“Restoring affordability needs the next generation to take up the challenge of building enough homes to meet the needs of Australia’s growing population.
“The government has backed this plan with a bold target to build 1.2 million homes over the next five years.
“Building more homes than ever before will require more skilled workers than ever before.
“Whether it be an apprenticeship in carpentry, bricklaying, plumbing, electrics, or roofing, a trade qualification provides a highly valuable skill set while also opening doors to tremendous career opportunities in the industry.
“Some of the largest and most successful businesses in the construction industry were founded by people who began their career in a trade.
“Tradies are in high demand in the building industry and apprenticeships provide a great learning pathway, with the added benefit of being paid while you learn.
“Trade careers often take the lime-light but the housing industry also offers a wide range of non-trade careers.
“Building today’s high tech and energy efficient homes requires teams of highly skilled designers, drafters, architects, engineers, energy assessors, surveyors, scientists and manufactures.
“Throughout National Skills Week we are encouraging school leavers and career changers around the country to discover the great opportunities on offer in the housing industry,” concluded Mr Murray.
For more information please contact:
Skilled construction migration critical to solving WA housing shortage
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is calling for skilled construction migration to be treated as a priority, warning Western Australia cannot deliver the homes and infrastructure needed for future growth without more tradespeople.
Global housing leaders gather in Melbourne to tackle housing challenges
Melbourne, Australia | 27-28 August 2026 Housing industry leaders from across the world will convene at Victoria's Parliament House in Melbourne on Thursday and Friday, 27-28 August, for a meeting of the International Housing Association (IHA), bringing together representatives from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ireland, Japan, Norway, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and the United States.
HIA welcomes new HAFF funding for low-density (class 1) projects
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) welcomes Housing Australia’s announcement of a new stream of funding under the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) facility for well-located, low-density dwellings that are shovel ready.
Queensland building leader Jodie McKenna crowned HIA Building Woman of the Year
Queensland’s home building industry gathered in celebration as the 12th annual HIA Queensland Building Women Awards honoured outstanding achievement, leadership and influence, shining a spotlight on the remarkable contribution women are making to building more homes across the state.