The Engineering and Resource Sector provides structural and building services to government agencies or private corporations. If you are looking to migrate to Australia and you have skills in the Engineering and Resource Sector or are looking for a study pathway to Engineering, VisaEnvoy can assist you in determining the best pathway.
Skilled Migration
Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL)
The Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List indicates the relevant occupations that are in high demand in Australia to fill labour shortages in various sectors due to the impacts of COVID-19. The following occupation related to Engineering and Resources are on this list:
- Electrical Engineer – ANZSCO 233311
- Civil Engineer – ANZSCO 233211
- Structural Engineer – ANZSCO 233214
- Geotechnical Engineer – ANZSCO 233212
- Transport Engineer – ANZSCO 233215
- Mining Engineer – ANZSCO 233611
- Mechanical Engineer – ANZSCO 233512
- Petroleum Engineer – ANZSCO 233612
Employer sponsored nominations and visa applications with an occupation on the PMSOL will be given priority processing.
Occupations in the Engineer and Resource Industry
There are several types of occupations that are valuable to the Engineer and Resource industry. For further information regarding the skills and qualifications of agricultural and horticultural-related occupations see below:
- Aeronautical Engineer – ANZSCO 233911
- Agricultural Engineer – ANZSCO 233912
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) – ANZSCO 323111
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) – ANZSCO 323112
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) – ANZSCO 323113
- Biomedical Engineer – ANZSCO 233913
- Building and Engineering Technicians Nec – ANZSCO 312999
- Chemical Engineer – ANZSCO 233111
- Civil Engineer – ANZSCO 233211
- Civil Engineering Draftsperson – ANZSCO 312211
- Civil Engineering Technician – ANZSCO 312212
- Computer and Systems Network Engineer – ANZSCO 263111
- Electrical Engineer – ANZSCO 233311
- Electrical Engineering Draftsperson – ANZSCO 312311
- Electrical Engineering Technician – ANZSCO 312312
- Electronics Engineer – ANZSCO 233411
- Environmental Engineer – ANZSCO 233915
- Geotechnical Engineer – ANZSCO 233212
- ICT Quality Assurance Engineer – ANZSCO 263211
- ICT Support and Test Engineers Nec – ANZSCO 263299
- ICT Support Engineer – ANZSCO 263212
- ICT Support Technicians Nec – ANZSCO 313199
- ICT Systems Test Engineer – ANZSCO 263213
- Industrial Engineer – ANZSCO 233511
- Materials Engineer – ANZSCO 233112
- Mechanical Engineer – ANZSCO 233512
- Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson – ANZSCO 312511
- Mechanical Engineering Technician – ANZSCO 312512
- Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) – ANZSCO 233611
- Petroleum Engineer – ANZSCO 233612
- Production or Plant Engineer – ANZSCO 233513
- Software Engineer – ANZSCO 261313
- Structural Engineer – ANZSCO 233214
- Telecommunications Engineer – ANZSCO 263311
- Telecommunications Field Engineer – ANZSCO 313212
- Telecommunications Network Engineer – ANZSCO 263312
- Transport Engineer – ANZSCO 233215
Additional information regarding Employer Sponsored Visas can be found here.
Short Term Skilled Occupation List – PR Pathways
The following occupations in the Health Sector are on the Short Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL):
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) – ANZSCO 323111
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) – ANZSCO 323112
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) – ANZSCO 323113
- ICT Quality Assurance Engineer – ANZSCO 263211
- ICT Support and Test Engineers Nec – ANZSCO 263299
- ICT Support Engineer – ANZSCO 263212
- ICT Support Technicians Nec – ANZSCO 313199
- ICT Systems Test Engineer – ANZSCO 263213
- Mechanical Engineering Technician – ANZSCO 312512
For information regarding the available pathways to permanent residency in Australia for occupations on the STSOL, see our page here.
Study Pathways to the Engineering and Resource Sector
International students have the option to study in Australia to become skilled workers part of the Engineering and Resource Sector.
Studying Telecommunication Engineering Technology
If you are interested in studying Telecommunication Engineering Technology in Australia, the following occupations may be available to you:
- Radiocommunications Technician – ANZSCO 313211: currently on Medium and Long-term Strategic Skill List (MLTSSS)
- Telecommunications Technician – ANZSCO 342414: currently on Regional Occupational List (ROL)
To see more information about studying Telecommunication Engineering Technology, see our page here.
Studying Engineering – Mechanical Trade
If you are interested in studying Engineering – Mechanical Trade in Australia, the following occupations may be available to you:
- Fitter (General) – ANZSCO 323211: currently on Medium and Long-term Strategic Skill List (MLTSSS)
- Fitter & Turner – ANZSCO 323212: currently on Medium and Long-term Strategic Skill List (MLTSSS)
- Fitter-Welder – ANZSCO 323213: currently on Medium and Long-term Strategic Skill List (MLTSSS)
- Metal Machinist (First Class) – ANZSCO 323214: currently on Medium and Long-term Strategic Skill List (MLTSSS)
To see more information about studying Engineering – Mechanical Trade, see our page here.
Studying Engineering – Fabrication Trade
If you are interested in studying Engineering – Fabrication Trade in Australia, the following occupations may be available to you:
- Engineering Patternmaker – ANZSCO 393212: currently on Regional Occupation List (ROL)
- Metal Fabricator – ANZSCO 322311: currently on Medium and Long-term Strategic Skill List (MLTSSL)
- Pressure Welder – ANZSCO 322312: currently on Medium and Long-term Strategic Skill List (MLTSSL)
- Sheetmetal Trades Worker – ANZSCO 322211: currently on Medium and Long-term Strategic Skill List (MLTSSL)
- Welder (First Class) – ANZSCO 323213: currently on Medium and Long-term Strategic Skill List (MLTSSL)
To see more information about studying Engineering – Fabrication Trade, see our page here.
Visa Extensions for Engineering Graduates who are Subclass 476 Visa Holders
Eligible engineering graduates who were arriving in Australia on a Skilled-Recognised Graduate (Subclass 476) visa however lost time due to COVID-19 travel and border restrictions may have the opportunity to extend their visa by 24 months. For further information regarding this visa extension announcement, see our page here.
Engineers and the Global Talent Visa Program
The Global Talent Independent Visa Program works to provide a pathway for highly skilled professionals to work and live permanently in Australia. To be considered for the Global Talent Visa Program, you must be nominated by a nominator. A nominator includes an Australian organisation with a national reputation in the same field as the nominee. Therefore, Engineers Australia, the peak body of the engineering profession, is eligible to nominate skilled professionals. This may be an option for highly skilled professionals in the Engineering Sector. For further information, see our page here.
Permanent Residency and Working in the Engineering and Resource Sector
If you have skills in the Information Technology Sector, VisaEnvoy can assist you in finding the best visa to apply for that provides a pathway to permanent residency in Australia. See our page here.
Professional Year Points for Skilled Migration
Another means by which you can maximise your points for the skilled migration program is to participate in the Monash Professional Pathways program that allows you to gain further experience and points towards your skilled visa application. This is available to Engineering graduates. For further information, see our page here.
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