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Engineering and Resource Industry

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

Former Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL)

The Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List was a temporary list of occupations given priority processing during COVID-19, and it no longer applies. Since 19 September 2026, skilled visa processing priorities are set by Ministerial Directions 121 (482 visas) and 122 (permanent and regional skilled visas such as the 186, 189, 190, 491 and 494). Occupations in priority sectors, including construction, healthcare, teaching, resources, agriculture, law enforcement and defence, are processed first, and applicants already in Australia are generally processed ahead of those applying from outside Australia. See our order of consideration page for details. The following occupation related to Engineering and Resources were on the former PMSOL:

While the PMSOL applied, employer sponsored nominations and visa applications in these occupations were 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 engineering and resources-related occupations see below:

Additional information regarding Employer Sponsored Visas can be found here.

Short Term Skilled Occupation List – PR Pathways

The following occupations in the Engineering and Resource Sector are on the Short Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL):

For information regarding the available pathways to permanent residency in Australia for occupations on the STSOL, see our page here. Please note that since 7 December 2024, the 482 Skills in Demand visa uses the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) instead of the STSOL, and 482 holders can generally move to permanent residence through the 186 Temporary Residence Transition stream regardless of which occupation list their occupation was on.

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:

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:

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:

To see more information about studying Engineering – Fabrication Trade, see our page here.

Former COVID-19 Visa Extensions for Subclass 476 Engineering Graduates

Eligible engineering graduates who were arriving in Australia on a Skilled-Recognised Graduate (Subclass 476) visa and lost time due to COVID-19 travel and border restrictions were able to apply for a replacement visa of up to 24 months during the pandemic period. This was a temporary COVID-19 concession and is no longer generally available. For background on this announcement, see our page here.

Engineers and the National Innovation Visa

The National Innovation visa (subclass 858) replaced the Global Talent visa program in December 2024 and provides a permanent pathway for professionals with an internationally recognised record of exceptional achievement. To be considered, you must lodge an Expression of Interest, be invited to apply and be nominated. A nominator can be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, eligible New Zealand citizen or an Australian organisation with a national reputation in the same field as you. Engineers Australia, the peak body of the engineering profession, may be able to act as a nominator. 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 Engineering and Resource 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.

Employer Sponsored Visas Visa Assessment Visa Flexibility for Working Holiday Makers Working Holiday Makers Age Limit - UK and Australia

Book an appointment today for a commitment free briefing with our Registered Migration Agents to find more about your visa options.

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