Use this occupation reference as a starting point while keeping ANZSCO context visible for migration and skills assessment workflows.
Prepares detailed drawings and plans of electrical installations and circuitry in support of Electrical Engineering Professionals and Engineering Technologists. Registration or licensing may be required.
Prepares detailed drawings and plans of electrical installations and circuitry in support of Electrical 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 Electrical Engineering Draftperson jobs in Australia ranges from $95,000 to $120,000. The average income for a Civil Engineering Technician in Australia varies depending on experience, location, and industry.
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 Electrical Engineering Draftsperson across Australian regions.
Last checked: 2026-05-18
| Region | Status |
|---|---|
| AUS | Shortage(S) |
| NSW | No Shortage(NS) |
| VIC | Shortage(S) |
| QLD | Shortage(S) |
| SA | Shortage(S) |
| WA | Shortage(S) |
| TAS | Shortage(S) |
| NT | No Shortage(NS) |
| ACT | Shortage(S) |
Future Demand: At economy-wide average.
| Visa Name | Description | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| 189 Visa | Points-based visa for skilled workers. | 9-12 months |
| 190 Visa | State-sponsored visa for skilled workers. | 9-12 months |
| 485 Visa | Temporary Graduate visa for recent graduates. | 4-6 months |
| 491 Visa (State) | State-sponsored Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa. | 6-8 months |
| 491 Visa (Family) | Family-sponsored Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa. | 6-8 months |
| 186 Visa (Direct) | Employer Nomination Scheme visa (Direct Entry stream). | 10-15 months |
| 407 Visa (Training) | Training visa for professional development. | Varies |
| 494 Visa | Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa. | 9-15 months |
| 482 TSS Visa (Medium Term) | Temporary Skill Shortage visa for medium-term roles. | Varies |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-08 | Subclass 189 | Not published | Not published | Department of Home Affairs SkillSelect previous roundsLast checked: 2026-05-18 |
Historical subclass 189 result: Offshore: 65 / Onshore: 65. Check the SkillSelect Dashboard for updated occupation-level data.
| 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* |
Last checked: 2026-05-18
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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.
