Geotechnical Engineer ANZSCO 233212

Geotechnical Engineer Immigration to Australia PR Visa

Plans, directs and conducts survey work to analyse the likely behaviour of soil and rock when placed under pressure by proposed structures, and designs above and below ground foundations. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 1

Average Income:

The average salary for a Geotechnical Engineer is $ 108,461 for male employees and $ 100,202 for female employees per year.Average Age: Males: 39.2 Females: 33.1 Persons: 38.3[See:Australian Bureau of Statistics-2332 Civil engineering professionals - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016]

Australian visa options for Geotechnical Engineer

Employer Sponsorship
Permanent489 VisaPermanent 457 Visa
Skilled Occupation ANZSCO CodeAssessing Authority189 Visa 190 VisaStateFamily186 Visa (DE)186 VisaAll areaRegional area
Geotechnical Engineer233212Engineers Australia
Visa processing times-months(75%)99-101755
Visa processing times-months(90%)1212-151911 11

To obtain a positive skills assessment form Engineers Australia, applicants wishing to be assessed as a Geotechnical Engineer may need to submit a Competency Demonstration Report (CDR).

09/05/2019 Round Results:

09/05/2019 (current)189 Visa489 Visa (Provisional) (Family Sponsored)
Number of total invitations10010
Points Score8085
Visa date of effect22/03/2019 4:31 pm28/04/2019 1:45 am
07/02/2018 (Previous)189 Visa489 Visa (Provisional) (Family Sponsored)
Points Score
8080
Visa date of effect15/03/2019 9:40 am
12/10/2018 6:31 AM
Unofficial Results189 Visa489 Visa (Provisional)(Family Sponsored)

Occupation Ceiling for Geotechnical Engineer:

Results : 1319 / 3510 (Available: 2191) (Ceiling Value) [37.58% Filled]

State and territory nominated visas is not subject to occupational ceiling limitations

UNIT GROUP 2332 CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONALS

Civil Engineering Professionals design, plan, organize and oversee the construction of civil engineering projects such as dams, bridges, pipelines, gas and water supply schemes, sewerage systems, roads, airports and other structures; analyse the likely behavior of soil and rock when placed under pressure by proposed structures and design structural foundations; analyse the statistical properties of all types of structures and test the behavior and durability of materials used in their construction; plan and develop transportation systems; and estimate and monitor the construction costs of projects.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand:

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).

Registration or licensing may be required.

Task include

  • determining construction methods, materials and quality standards, and drafting and interpreting specifications, drawings, plans, construction methods and procedures
  • organising and directing site labour and the delivery of construction materials, plant and equipment, and establishing detailed programs for the coordination of site activities
  • obtaining soil and rock samples at different depths across sites and testing samples to determine strength, compressibility and other factors that affect the behaviour of soil and rock when a structure is imposed and determining the safe loading for the soil