233512: Mechanical Engineer

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

Sponsored jobs

1 job

ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

233512

Skill level

Level 1

Unit group

2335

Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers

Skills assessor

Engineers Australia

Mechanical Engineer (ANZSCO 233512) is a Skill Level 1 occupation in the Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers unit group (2335), classified under Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals. Plans, designs, organises and oversees the assembly, erection, commissioning, operation and maintenance of mechanical and process plant and installations. Registration or licensing may be required. Common specialisations include Airconditioning Engineer, Building Services Engineer, Heating and Ventilation Engineer. Skills assessment for this occupation is conducted by The Institution of Engineers Australia (Engineers Australia).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketMechanical Engineer is not in shortage in Australia. State-level shortages have been recorded in SA, WA, NT.

Visa pathways14 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 Horticulture Industry Labour Agreement (ILA) and a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).

Workforce snapshot

Based on ABS data, workers in the Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers unit group earn an average of $2,683 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. Female workers average $2,831 per week and male workers average $2,668 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 38.7 years, broadly in line with the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$2,683

↑ 87% above national avg

Female avg.

$2,831

↑ 97% above national avg

Male avg.

$2,668

↑ 86% above national avg

Average age

38.7 yrs

↓ younger than national avg

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

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