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

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:

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:

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):

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:

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.

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.

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