Use this occupation reference as a starting point while keeping ANZSCO context visible for migration and skills assessment workflows.
Conducts tests of construction materials, prepares sketches and tabulations, and assists in estimating costs in support of Civil Engineering Professionals and Engineering Technologists. Registration or licensing may be required.
Conducts tests of construction materials, prepares sketches and tabulations, and assists in estimating costs in support of Civil Engineering Professionals and Engineering Technologists. Registration or licensing may be required. ANZSCO codes remain widely used for migration and skills assessment references, while OSCA may appear in newer occupation classification contexts.
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the average annual salary for Civil Engineering Technician jobs in Australia ranges from $65,000 to $85,000. Salary varies as per location, employer, and personal experience.
Source: Delta Immigration occupation profile | Last checked: 2026-05-18Indicative salary guidance preserved from the original page unless a linked official source is available.
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia occupation profile | Last checked: 2026-05-18Indicative age profile preserved from the original page; verify against Jobs and Skills Australia or ABS where available.
Skill Level: 2
The Skills Priority List highlights the shortage status of Civil Engineering Technician across Australian regions.
Last checked: 2026-05-18
| Region | Status |
|---|---|
| AUS | Shortage(S) |
| NSW | Shortage(S) |
| VIC | Shortage(S) |
| QLD | Shortage(S) |
| SA | Shortage(S) |
| WA | Shortage(S) |
| TAS | Shortage(S) |
| NT | Shortage(S) |
| ACT | Shortage(S) |
Future Demand: At economy-wide average.
| Visa Name | Description | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| 189 Visa | A visa. | 9-12 months |
| 190 Visa | A visa. | 9-12 months |
| 482 TSS Visa | A visa. | Varies |
| 186 Visa (DE) | A visa. | 10-15 months |
| 186 Visa | A visa. | 10-15 months |
| 489 Visa | A permanent visa. | 3-8 months |
Invitation data changes by round and occupation. Minimum points shown here are historical indicators only and do not guarantee future invitation outcomes.
| Round Date | Subclass / Stream | Minimum Points | Invitations | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-05 | Subclass 189 | 75 | Not published | Department of Home Affairs SkillSelect previous roundsLast checked: 2026-05-18 |
Historical minimum points preserved from the original page and linked to Home Affairs previous-round references. Verify against the latest SkillSelect Dashboard before relying on this figure.
| Round Date | Lowest Points Score Invited subclass 189 | Lowest Points Score Invited subclass 491 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-22 | Offshore: 65 / Onshore: Not invited | Offshore: Not invited / Onshore: 65 |
| 2022-12-08 | Offshore: 65 / Onshore: 65 | Offshore: N/A* / Onshore: N/A* |
| 2024-06-13 | 85 | N/A |
| 2024-09-05 | 75 | N/A* |
Last checked: 2026-05-18
These links preserve the original occupation references. Figures should be treated as indicative and checked against official sources before making a migration or skills-assessment decision.
The SkillSelect Dashboard is dynamic. This generated file preserves local data and links to official sources; update manually or rerun the script when official downloadable data is available. Home Affairs invitation rounds last updated: not detected.
