HIA
    (24 reviews)

    Company Profile

    Company overview

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    Industry

    Education, Training & Professional Development

    Specialities

    Advocasy, Training, Apprentices, Association, Insights, Government

    Company size

    101-1,000

    Primary location

    79 Constitution Ave, Campbell ACT 2612
    Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country
    For over 80 years, HIA has proudly served as the representative body for Australia’s residential building industry. Our enduring vision is to act as a unified voice on industry matters, to effect meaningful and lasting change, to deliver high-quality services in a cost-effective manner, and to collaborate with the sector in upholding exemplary standards through self-regulation and responsible commercial conduct.

    Jobs at HIA

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    at Housing Industry Association
    Osborne Park, Perth WA
    The role will provide support, inducts HIA members and Staff to the applications, and supports HIA’s desktop fleet.
    5d ago
    Varsity Lakes, Gold Coast QLD
    Help shape the future of the building industry by recruiting, mentoring and supporting apprentices and host employers.
    13d ago

    Our mission statement

    For over 80 years, the Housing Industry Association (HIA) has been the trusted voice of Australia's residential building industry. As the nation's peak industry body, we support builders, trade contractors, apprentices, manufacturers, suppliers and industry professionals through advocacy, training, business services, workplace advice and industry insights. Everything we do is focused on strengthening the residential building industry and helping our members build successful businesses, skilled workforces and thriving communities. Our people play an important role in shaping the future of the industry. At HIA, you'll be part of an organisation with a proud history and strong purpose.

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    Reviews overview

    3.324 ratings in total
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    58%
    Rate salary as high or average
    58%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at HIA?

    AI summary of recent reviews
    Employees appreciate the friendly culture and supportive colleagues at HIA, along with flexible working arrangements and competitive pay. Many find it rewarding to help members and value the opportunities to develop skills and gain industry knowledge in the building sector.

    However, there are some potential challenges, including senior management being perceived as outdated, limited training due to high workloads, inconsistent work/life balance across roles, and a need for improved communication and updated processes. Some employees also feel there are limited career progression opportunities.

    Recent reviews

    5.0
    Administration
    Apr 2026
    Canberra ACT 26009 to 10 years in the role, current employee
    Great, supportive organisation
    The good thingsFriendly culture, good opportunities to grow and flexible working arrangements
    The challengesCommunication between teams could be improved
    3.0
    Apprentice Carpenter
    Dec 2024
    All Adelaide SALess than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Very painful and Exhausting
    The good thingsIt helped me fix my sleeping schedule, Made me stronger and more fit, Made me more social, Helped me with my team work skills, taught me so much in such a short time.
    The challengesEveryday waking up sore from the day after is a massive challenge and the heavy lifting hurts after a while
    5.0
    Finance
    May 2023
    Canberra ACT 2600
    Wonderful, great company
    The good thingsWork/home life balance good, flexibility, accommodating, free parking, lovely people
    The challengesNot for profit, so average wages
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