The T2D Project will require a wide and varied set of skilled workers across hundreds of different roles. It will support 5,500 jobs per year on average during main construction for the next decade, creating a skills legacy for South Australia.

People employed in construction perform hands-on, supervisory, engineering, drafting and project management roles. Most jobs involve working on-site but there are also office-based corporate, drafting and project management roles.

Examples of in-demand jobs in construction include, but are not limited to:

  • construction manager
  • civil engineer
  • geotechnical engineer
  • procurement specialist
  • site supervisor
  • mechanical engineer
  • architectural draftsperson
  • concreter
  • civil labourer
  • structural engineer
  • environmental advisor
  • estimator
  • carpenter
  • electrician
  • asphalt plant operator
  • heavy plant operator
  • landscaper
  • acoustic engineer
  • precast engineer.

You can find out more about construction and training pathways in one of South Australia's fast-moving industries by visiting Careers SA.

For particular industry advice, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) promotes pathways into careers in construction.

Visit I Work for SA for current employment opportunities at the Department for Infrastructure and Transport.

We will be announcing the head contractor who will deliver the T2D Project around mid-2024, following a procurement process that has already started. You can contact the head contractor, or their subcontractors, for potential employment opportunities at that time.