Unleash Your Potential as Mechanical Engineer (ANZSCO 233512)
MECHANICAL ENGINEER - ANZSCO 233512
A Mechanical Engineer (ANZSCO 233512) plans, designs, organizes, and oversees the assembly, erection, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of mechanical and process plants and installations.
Average Salary: The average yearly income for a Mechanical Engineer is $127,939 for male employees and $111,545 for female employees per year.
Average Age: Males: 36.7 | Females: 31.0 | Persons: 35.9
| ANZSCO Code | Skill Level | Assessing Authority | Occupation List Inclusion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 233512 | Skill Level 1 (Bachelor Degree or higher) | Engineers Australia (EA) | Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) & Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) |
Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers design and organize plants with supervision for construction operation and maintenance of mechanical process installations to achieve efficient resource usage.
Skill Level Standard:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Tasks Include:
- Studying functional statements, organizational charts and project information to determine functions and responsibilities of workers and work units and to identify areas of duplication.
- Establishing work measurement programs and analyzing work samples to develop standards for labor utilization.
- Analyzing workforce utilization, facility layout, operational data and production schedules and costs to determine optimum worker and equipment efficiencies.
- Designing mechanical equipment, machines, components, products for manufacture, and plant and systems for construction.
- Developing specifications for manufacture, and determining materials, equipment, piping, material flows, capacities and layout of plant and systems.
- Organizing and managing project labor and the delivery of materials, plant and equipment.
- Establishing standards and policies for installation, modification, quality control, testing, inspection and maintenance according to engineering principles and safety regulations.
- Inspecting plant to ensure optimum performance is maintained.
- Directing the maintenance of plant buildings and equipment, and coordinating the requirements for new designs, surveys and maintenance schedules.
Specializations:
- Air Conditioning Engineer
- Building Services Engineer
- Heating and Ventilation Engineer
| State / Territory | Key Requirements & Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| South Australia (SA) | Available to SA international graduates, applicants who worked in a skilled occupation in SA, immediate family residing in SA, or 90+ points. High financial capacity, age ≤ 45, Competent Plus English (IELTS 6.5 in each band minimum). |
| Victoria (VIC) | IELTS 7.0 in each band (min 6.0 for PhD graduates). Work experience: 5 years (waived for PhD graduates who completed a doctorate within the past 5 years). Current job offer in regional Victoria required. |
| Queensland (BSMQ) | 2 years post-qualification work experience (PhD graduates exempt if degree is in specialized field). For Master's graduates: completed degree within last 2 years, job offer in skilled occupation, sufficient funds ($200 fee). |
| Australian Capital Territory (ACT) | Open pathway. Minimum IELTS score of 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing, and 7.0 in Speaking. Exemptions for passport holders of UK, Canada, NZ, US, Ireland ($300 service fee). |
| Tasmania (TAS) | For overseas applicants: formal job offer based in Tasmania aligned with EA skills assessment. Applicant and dependents must not have lived in another state/territory in the last 12 months. Genuine position need required. |
| Visa Subclass | Visa Stream / Category | Pathway Type | Key Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subclass 189 | Skilled Independent Visa | Direct Permanent Residency (PR) | Points-tested (Min. 65 pts), invitation required, under 45 years. |
| Subclass 190 | Skilled Nominated Visa | State Nominated PR | State nomination required (+5 points bonus), 2-year commitment to live/work in nominating state. |
| Subclass 491 | Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) | 5-Year Provisional (PR 191 Pathway) | Nomination by regional state or family sponsorship (+15 points bonus), 3-year regional requirement. |
| Subclass 482 | Skills in Demand Visa (TSS) | Employer Sponsored Temporary Work | Sponsorship by Australian employer, Core or Specialist Skills stream. |
| Subclass 186 | Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS DE) | Employer Nominated PR | Requires employer nomination, positive EA assessment, and 3 years relevant experience. |
Engineers Australia requires high-resolution colour PDF scans of the following original documents:
- Identification: Current passport bio-page, official national identity card, and standard passport photo.
- Academic Credentials: Bachelor degree certificate, full academic transcripts, and official subject syllabus/course description.
- Employment Evidence: Official work reference letters on company letterhead (listing job title, working hours, supervisor details, duties, and salary), tax records, contracts, and pay slips.
- English Language Report: Valid IELTS, PTE Academic, or TOEFL iBT score report.
- CDR Deliverables: CPD log, 3 Career Episodes, Summary Statement, and updated CV/Resume.
Non-accredited degree holders must submit a Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) mapped against EA Stage 1 Competency Standards:
A structured log outlining technical learning, professional workshops (SolidWorks, ANSYS, AutoCAD, HVAC design, CNC, MATLAB, Safety & Risk Assessment), seminars, and engineering memberships.
Narrative engineering essays (1,000–2,500 words each) written in first-person ("I designed", "I calculated", "I tested"):
- CE 1: Mechanical component or machine design, stress analysis, 3D modeling, and finite element analysis (FEA).
- CE 2: Building services, HVAC system installation, thermal/fluid system analysis, or MEP engineering project.
- CE 3: Industrial plant maintenance, equipment commissioning, troubleshooting, or operational performance testing.
A comprehensive matrix mapping all EA Stage 1 Competency elements to specific paragraph numbers across your 3 CEs.
A structured summary detailing career history, project contributions, software proficiency, and engineering achievements formatted in accordance with EA guidelines.
| Test Name | Competent English (EA Minimum Requirement) | Proficient English (+10 Points) | Superior English (+20 Points) |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / General | 6.0 in each band | 7.0 in each band | 8.0 in each band |
| PTE Academic | 50 in each section | 65 in each section | 79 in each section |
| TOEFL iBT | L:12, R:13, W:21, S:18 | L:24, R:24, W:27, S:23 | L:28, R:29, W:30, S:26 |
| Category / Authority | Assessment or Application Type | Fee (AUD incl. GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Engineers Australia | Standard CDR Assessment Pathway | $1,001.00 |
| Engineers Australia | Accord Qualification Assessment Pathway | $539.00 |
| Engineers Australia | Fast Track Service Add-on (20 Business Days) | $385.00 |
| Engineers Australia | Relevant Skilled Employment Assessment (Add-on) | $517.00 |
| Department of Home Affairs | Subclass 189 Base Application Charge | $6,135.00 |
| Department of Home Affairs | Subclass 190 Base Application Charge | $6,140.00 |
| Department of Home Affairs | Subclass 491 Base Application Charge | $4,640.00 |
| Department of Home Affairs | Subclass 482 Skills in Demand Base Charge | $4,015.00 |
| Department of Home Affairs | Dependent Partner Fee (Subclass 189/190) | $3,070.00 - $3,075.00 |