Project Manager roles in high demand for Australia’s infrastructure boom
How Australia's continued infrastructure investment is creating project management jobs across the country
Australia’s annual spend on infrastructure has more than doubled in the past decade to $100bn and shows no signs of slowing down. 2025 has seen a key focus around major transportation updates and renewable energy initiatives.
With the 2032 Olympic Games being held in Brisbane there are plenty of upcoming projects on the way to ensure the success of the historic global event. With this, the demand for skilled workers, particularly Project Management Professionals (PMP), will inevitably increase, so now is the perfect opportunity to contribute.
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Tabatha Cook is a dedicated Careers Services Manager at Learning People, bringing a wealth of recruitment experience, having helped hundreds of professionals into their dream careers.
Continued investment means growing demand for skilled workers
From the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport set to open late 2026, to the current Inland Rail Project across Melbourne and Brisbane, it’s clear Australia is dedicated to evolving the country’s connectivity.
Future plans include the Western Harbour Tunnel which is set to be completed in 2032 ahead of the Brisbane Olympics, bringing in over 7,000 construction jobs.
Acting Minister for Western Sydney Courtney Houssos said “This project is another example of how our Minns Labor Government is spending our government procurement dollars to create more well-paid, highly skilled jobs right here in NSW.”
Transformative projects such as these require a huge amount of manpower and skilled professionals, from engineers and planners to surveyors and electricians, and in particular, talented Project Managers.
Tackling the Australian skills gap ahead of expansion
Jobs and Skills Australia Occupation Shortage List (OSL), highlighted a shortage of Construction Project Management Professionals in Australia overall with increased demand in NSW, Queensland, West Australia and the Northern Territory.
A career in Project Management is not a career to be overlooked, with the correct qualifications a PMP salary ranges from $135,000 to $155,000 (seek.com.au July 2025). In fact, construction roles are the third highest paying in the country offering $139k+ with 3,590 roles currently available across the country.
With proven demand for skilled Project Managers, particularly within construction, now is a better time than ever to get certified, or to update your current qualifications.
As Australia continues invests in its infrastructure, it’s time for you to invest in yourself. At Learning People, we offer a range of globally recognised accreditations to help you advance your career. Whether you’re a complete novice, or an experienced professional looking to step up your knowledge, our courses cover a range of skill levels along with expert support from our Student Care and Career Services teams to guide you throughout your career.
What we think
I asked one of our dedicated Project Manager Career Consultants what their views were:
"As a project management career consultant, I speak to people on the phones every day who are looking to start a career in this field. You’d be surprised how many people don’t realise that construction has a huge demand for Project Managers. PM is such a lucrative career path with different avenues you can get into, plus, you probably already have plenty of transferrable skills which could make this the perfect career for you.
I’m already having students ask me how they can get involved with the Olympics and there are so many areas PM and IT skills will be needed, it’s really exciting that we can support people who want to be a part of a monumental event for Brisbane"
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