Careers In The Property Services Industry - A to C

Click on one of the letters below – A, B or C. This will take you to an occupation description. Once there, other links will take you to more detailed information about the occupations and the industries that relate to them. Alternatively, you can just browse through the list.

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Architect
Architects use creativity and a practical understanding of structures and materials to develop concepts, plans, specifications and detailed drawings for buildings and other structures. They negotiate with builders and planning authorities, administer building contracts and inspect the work carried out. For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Architectural and Design Services. For information on the industry click on the link.

Architectural Drafter
Architectural drafters complete architects' and other designers' concepts by preparing drawings, estimates and plans and liaising with builders and contractors. For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Architectural and Design Services. For information on the industry click on the link.

Architectural Technician
see Architectural Drafter. Architectural drafters complete architects' and other designers' concepts by preparing drawings, estimates and plans and liaising with builders and contractors. For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Architectural and Design Services. For information on the industry click on the link.

Architectural Technologist
see Architectural Drafter. Architectural drafters complete architects' and other designers' concepts by preparing drawings, estimates and plans and liaising with builders and contractors. For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Architectural and Design Services. For information on the industry click on the link.

Assistant (Survey)
see Survey Assistant . Survey assistants help surveyors determine the position, shape and elevation of the Earth's natural features, such as hills, valleys, rivers and lakes, and to determine land boundaries for housing estates, building sites, reservoirs, roads and drainage systems. For more information click on the link above.

Industries: Building and Construction, Architectural and Design Services. For information on the industries click on the links.

Auctioneer
Auctioneers conduct sales at which property or goods are sold to the person offering the highest purchase price. They may specialise in selling certain types of goods such as livestock, produce, real estate, vehicles, plant and equipment, antiques and general household items.

Industries: Property, Retail Industry , Wholesale Trade. For information on the industries click on the links.

Australian Protective Service Officer
see Security Officer. Security officers protect people and property, and maintain crowd control.
For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Security and Investigative Services . For information on the industry click on the link.

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Bodyguard
see Security Officer. Security officers protect people and property, and maintain crowd control.
For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Security and Investigative Services . For information on the industry click on the link.

Bouncer
see Security Officer. Security officers protect people and property, and maintain crowd control.
For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Security and Investigative Services . For information on the industry click on the link.

Building Certifier
see Building Surveyor. Building surveyors advise on, interpret and enforce laws and regulations regarding building construction and safety. For more information click on the link above.

Industries: Building and Construction and Property . For information on the industries click on the links.

Building Designer
see Architectural Drafter. Architectural drafters complete architects' and other designers' concepts by preparing drawings, estimates and plans and liaising with builders and contractors. For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Architectural and Design Services. For information on the industry click on the link.

Building Drafter
see Architectural Drafter. Architectural drafters complete architects' and other designers' concepts by preparing drawings, estimates and plans and liaising with builders and contractors. For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Architectural and Design Services. For information on the industry click on the link.

Building Estimator
see Quantity Surveyor. Quantity surveyors prepare cost estimates and plans, audit projects, manage construction costs and administer construction contracts for all levels and types of construction. For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Building and Construction . For information on the industry click on the link.

Building Inspector
see Building Surveyor. Building surveyors advise on, interpret and enforce laws and regulations regarding building construction and safety. For more information click on the link above.

Industries: Building and Construction and Property . For information on the industries click on the links.

Building Surveyor
Building surveyors advise on, interpret and enforce laws and regulations regarding building construction and safety. For more information click on the link above.

Industries: Building and Construction and Property . For information on the industries click on the links.

Building Window Cleaner
see Window Cleaner. Window cleaners clean inside and outside window surfaces. For more information click on the link above.

Industries: Property and Service Industries . For information on the industries click on the links.

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Cadastral (Land) Surveyor
see Surveyor. Surveyors assemble and assess land and geographic information which is used for planning and regulation of the land, the sea and related structures. For more information click on the link above.

Industries: Building and Construction and Spatial Information . For information on the industries click on the links.

Caretaker
Caretaker/handypersons clean, patch, paint, repair and maintain buildings, grounds and facilities. For more information click on the link above.

Industries: Property , Service Industries, Parks and Gardens, Community Care and Welfare . For information on the industries click on the links.

Carpet Cleaner
see Cleaner. Cleaners clean schools, construction sites, commercial, industrial and domestic premises, or industrial machinery and vehicles, using portable cleaning equipment. For more information click on the link above.

Industries: Property and Service Industries . For information on the industries click on the links.

Cartographer
Cartographers design, prepare and revise maps, charts, plans, three-dimensional models and spatial information databases, often using computer-based techniques, and applying principles from science, mathematics and graphic design. Cartographers apply these elements to represent, analyse and manage essential spatial information that services the mining, mineral exploration, mapping, marketing, web publishing, regional planning and environmental management industries.

Spatial information refers to information about the geographical relationship between places, people and other items within a particular area. For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Spatial Information. For information on the industry click on the link.

Cartographic Drafter and Tracer
see Surveying Technician. Surveying technicians collect and analyse information and develop plans for land surveyors and related professionals, to provide the basic information required for land development and redevelopment, including such activities as road-building, construction projects and subdivision of land. For more information click on the link above.

Industries: Building and Construction and Spatial Information . For information on the industries click on the links.

Cartographic Drafter
see Cartographic Technician. Cartographic technicians assist cartographers with the analysis of field survey and land management data, aerial photographs and other geographic information sources to prepare maps, plans, charts and diagrams. For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Spatial Information. For information on the industry click on the link.

Cartographic Technician
Cartographic technicians assist cartographers with the analysis of field survey and land management data, aerial photographs and other geographic information sources to prepare maps, plans, charts and diagrams. For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Spatial Information . For information on the industry click on the link.

Chainperson
see Survey Assistant. Survey assistants help surveyors determine the position, shape and elevation of the Earth's natural features, such as hills, valleys, rivers and lakes, and to determine land boundaries for housing estates, building sites, reservoirs, roads and drainage systems. For more information click on the link above.

Industries: Building and Construction and Spatial Information . For information on the industries click on the links.

Cleaner (Window)
see Window Cleaner. Window cleaners clean inside and outside window surfaces. For more information click on the link above.

Industries: Property and Service Industries . For information on the industries click on the links.

Cleaner
Cleaners clean schools, construction sites, commercial, industrial and domestic premises, or industrial machinery and vehicles, using portable cleaning equipment. For more information click on the link above.

Industries: Property and Service Industries . For information on the industries click on the links.

Collection Agent
see Debt Collector. Debt collectors help businesses and individuals collect payments for overdue accounts and other debts. For more information click on the link above.

Industries: Finance System Industry , Accounting Services, Business, Labour and Professional Organisations, Security and Investigative Services . For information on the industries click on the links.

Commercial and Private Agent
see Private investigator. Private investigators conduct investigations for clients and prepare evidence for court proceedings. They are often involved with matters of insurance, missing persons and character inquiries, and work in private agencies, commercial and industrial organisations. For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Security and Investigative Services . For information on the industry click on the link.

Construction Economist
see Quantity Surveyor. Quantity surveyors prepare cost estimates and plans, audit projects, manage construction costs and administer construction contracts for all levels and types of construction. For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Building and Construction . For information on the industry click on the link.

Crowd Controller
see Security Officer. Security officers protect people and property, and maintain crowd control.
For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Security and Investigative Services . For information on the industry click on the link.

Customs Officer
Customs officers administer customs and related laws. They work for the Australian Customs Service, mainly at major airports, seaports or outposts along the Australian coastline. Customs officers check passengers and crew before clearing them for entry into Australia . They check luggage and other cargo of ships and aircraft to prevent the illegal entry into Australia of prohibited, quarantined or dutiable goods. For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Industry: Security and Investigative Services . For information on the industry click on the link.

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