How to become a Waterproofer
Applies membranes, caulking, sealants, coatings and other protective materials to floors, walls, roofing and structural joints to prevent penetration of moisture.
Main tasks
- Applies caulking and sealants to joints and gaps in structures using specialised equipment
- Lays membranes and sprays or brushes on protective coatings to surfaces to prevent penetration of moisture
- Inspects and repairs existing waterproofing systems
- Measures and cuts waterproofing materials to fit specific areas
Ways in
- TAFE and VET: Diploma of Construction Waterproofing Design and Survey (CPC50722); Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing (CPC31420); Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining (CPC31220); Certificate II in Drainage (CPC20720); Certificate III in Plumbing (CPC32420); Certificate III in Roof Plumbing (CPC32620); Certificate III in Roof Tiling (CPC30820); Certificate II in Construction Pathways (CPC20220)
- Licence or registration: Registration or licensing may be required.
Pay · Outlook · AI and this job
- Typical full-time pay: $83,512 a year
- About 27,300 people work in this job group now, and about 29,100 are projected by 2035. (+6.5%)
- AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.
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Questions people ask
How do I become a Waterproofer?
Ways in include: Diploma of Construction Waterproofing Design and Survey; Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing.
How much does a Waterproofer earn in Australia?
Median full-time pay is $83,512 a year (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Is a Waterproofer a growing career in Australia?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 7% by 2035, from about 27,300 to about 29,100 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Do you need a degree to become a Waterproofer?
Usually not. Only 7% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: Diploma of Construction Waterproofing Design and Survey; Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing.
Will AI change the work of a Waterproofer?
AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.
Sources
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Australian Taxation Office: Taxation Statistics, Individuals Table 15A (2023-24), CC BY 2.5 AU, retrieved 2026-10-04
Updated 2026-10-04