National Trades Survey

Before the questions begin — what this observatory is for and how your answers are used.

What this survey is for

This project is building a clearer picture of the real conditions, pathways, pressures, and opportunities across the trades and project workforce in Australia.

That includes people who are:

apprentices and people trying to start an apprenticeship
qualified tradespeople and operational / labour-force workers
supervisors and project coordination roles
business owners and employers
trainers and educators
supply chain and industry bodies
and people who have left trade work or follow the industry from outside

The goal is not to push an agenda or sell anything. It is to understand how people enter, work, stay, struggle, leave, and build long-term futures across the industry. Your answers are combined and reviewed in aggregate.

No contact required
You can complete the survey without your name, email, or phone. Optional contact steps are separate and only appear if you choose them.
Time to contribute
Most people take around 10–15 minutes depending on role and how much optional detail they add. Nothing is submitted until you finish at the end.
Workforce research
Responses are combined and reviewed in aggregate for Australian trades insight.
No account required
We only ask for contact details if you opt in at the end.

Begin your contribution