Materials Engineer ANZSCO 233112

Materials Engineer Immigration to Australia PR Visa

Investigates the properties of metals, ceramics, polymers and other materials and assesses and develops their engineering and commercial applications. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 1

Average Income:

The average salary for a Materials Engineer is $ 103,875 per year.Average Age: Males: Females: Persons: 41.5 [See:Australian Bureau of Statistics-2331 Chemical and materials engineers - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016]

Australian visa options for Materials Engineer

Employer Sponsorship
Permanent489 VisaPermanent482 TSS Visa
Skilled Occupation ANZSCO CodeAssessing Authority189 Visa 190 VisaStateFamily186 Visa (DE)186 VisaAll areaRegional area
Materials Engineer233112Engineers Australia
Visa processing times-months(75%) 991017
Visa processing times-months(90%) 121121519

To obtain a positive skills assessment form Engineers Australia, applicants wishing to be assessed as a Materials 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 Materials Engineer:

Results : 433 / 1000 (Available: 567) (Ceiling Value) [43.30% Filled]

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

UNIT GROUP 2331 CHEMICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERS

CHEMICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERS design and prepare specifications for chemical process systems and the construction and operation of commercial-scale chemical plants, supervise industrial processing and fabrication of products undergoing physical and chemical change, and investigate the properties of metals, ceramics, polymers and other materials and assess and develop their engineering and commercial applications.

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.

Tasks Include:

  • preparing designs for chemical process systems and planning control systems for processes such as those used to remove and separate components, effect chemical changes, test and evaluate fuels, transfer heat, and control the storing and handling of solids, liquids and gases
  • monitoring the operation and maintenance of equipment to achieve maximum efficiency under safe operating conditions
  • ensuring correct materials and equipment are used and that they conform to specifications
  • diagnosing malfunctions in chemical plants and instituting remedial action
  • studying product utilization and pollution control problems