233211: Civil Engineer

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

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ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

233211

Skill level

Level 1

Unit group

2332

Civil Engineering Professionals

Skills assessor

Engineers Australia

ANZSCO 233211 identifies Civil Engineer as a Skill Level 1 occupation in the Civil Engineering Professionals unit group (2332), classified under Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals. Plans, designs, organises and oversees the construction and operation of dams, bridges, pipelines, gas and water supply schemes, sewerage systems, airports and other civil engineering projects. Registration or licensing may be required. Common specialisations include Airfield Engineer Officer (Air Force), Hydraulics Engineer. The designated skills assessing authority for this occupation is The Institution of Engineers Australia (Engineers Australia).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketCivil Engineer is in shortage in Australia. The primary shortage driver is a suitability gap — enough qualified people exist, but workers lack the specific skills employers need.

Visa pathways13 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsListed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), influencing which skilled migration visas it is eligible for.

AgreementsAccessible via the On-hire Industry Labour Agreement (ILA) and a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).

Workforce snapshot

Based on ABS data, workers in the Civil Engineering Professionals unit group earn an average of $2,338 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. Female workers average $2,092 per week and male workers average $2,374 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 38 years, broadly in line with the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$2,338

↑ 63% above national avg

Female avg.

$2,092

↑ 46% above national avg

Male avg.

$2,374

↑ 65% above national avg

Average age

38 yrs

↓ younger than national avg

Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average

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