This occupation grouping includes:

  • Engineering Manager (ANZSCO Code 133211)
  • Chemical Engineer (ANZSCO Code 233111)
  • Materials Engineer (ANZSCO Code 233112)
  • Civil Engineer (ANZSCO Code 233211)
  • Geotechnical Engineer (ANZSCO Code 233212)
  • Structural Engineer (ANZSCO Code 233214)
  • Transport Engineer (ANZSCO Code 233215)
  • Electrical Engineer (ANZSCO Code 233311)
  • Electronics Engineer (ANZSCO Code 233411)
  • Industrial Engineer (ANZSCO Code 233511)
  • Mechanical Engineer (ANZSCO Code 233512)
  • Production or Plant Engineer (ANZSCO Code 233513)
  • Mining Engineer -excluding Petroleum (ANZSCO Code 233611)
  • Petroleum Engineer (ANZSCO Code 233612)
  • Aeronautical Engineer (ANZSCO Code 233911)
  • Agricultural Engineer (ANZSCO Code 233912)
  • Biomedical Engineer (ANZSCO Code 233913)
  • Engineering Technologist (ANZSCO Code 233914)
  • Environmental Engineer (ANZSCO Code 233915)
  • Naval Architect (ANZSCO Code 233916)
  • Telecommunications Engineer (ANZSCO Code 263311)
  • Telecommunications Network Engineer (ANZSCO Code 263312)
  • Electrical Engineering Draftsperson (ANZSCO Code 312311)
  • Telecommunications Field Engineer (ANZSCO Code 313212)
  • Telecommunications Network Planner (ANZSCO Code 313213)
  • Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist (ANZSCO Code 313214)

Engineers are required across Australia, and can apply for visas allowing migration to Australia under the general skilled visa program using visa subclass 189, 190, or 489.

In common with all general skilled visa applications engineers must secure a positive migration skills assessment before they can progress a skilled visa application with the Department of Immigration.

Engineers apply to Engineers Australia (EA) for a migration skills assessment.

There are 2 pathways allowing for a positive migration skills assessment from EA:

Applicants to EA with an accredited qualification must provide details of their qualification, including an academic transcript of their degree qualification/s.

Applicants who do not have a recognised qualification must submit what is called a Competency Demonstration Report (a CDR) to EA that is a detailed report on qualifications attained, how engineering experience and knowledge has been applied, and how the competency standards of the relevant engineering classification in Australia have been met.

GM Skilled brings together the knowledge and experience from Go Matilda Visas in the area of Australian visa strategy.

We are the preferred solution for engineers who want to move to Australia: we have been helping engineers move to Australia since 2001.

We have offices in Australia and the UK – and our systems are integrated, which means we can communicate easily with you and can follow up any issues arising on your behalf in Australia.

We work with our clients on the basis of a wish to have a long term relationship based on our expertise, trust and a quality service.

Our fees are fixed in amount, are agreed up front, and are payable in stages.

If you are an engineer, want to give yourself the best chance of securing a positive Australian visa outcome, and would like to discuss your options please contact your nearest GM Skilled office or complete the form on this page for a free initial discussion.

After we have spoken we can send a no obligation fixed fee proposal to you.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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