OSCA CODES
OSCA CODE 243999 - Engineering Professionals nec
Description
This occupation group covers Engineering Professionals not elsewhere classified. Registration or licensing may be required.
Occupation in this group includes the followings:
- Agricultural Engineer
- Calibration Engineer
- Prdouct Design Engineer
- Safety Engineer
- Test and Activation Engineer(Naval Shipbuilding)
Average Income
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the average income for professionals in this unit group is between $70.000 to $95,000. However, this can range from around AUD 63,000 for entry-level roles to over AUD 150,000 for experienced professionals in managerial positions. Salaries can also vary depending on the location, with professionals in larger cities typically earning more than those in regional areas.
Required Skill Level for Migration as Engineering Professionals nec
Skill Level: 1
Skill Priority in 2024
The Skills Priority List (SPL) highlights the shortage status of engineering managers across various Australian regions:
| 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 | Shortage(S) |
| ACT | Shortage(S) |
Future Demand: At economy-wide average.
Australian Visa Options for Engineering Professionals nec
| Visa Name | Description | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| 189 Visa | Independent points-based visa for skilled workers. | 9-12 months |
| 190 Visa | State-nominated points-based visa. | 9-12 months |
| 485 Visa | Temporary graduate visa for recent graduates. | 4-9 months |
| 491 Visa (State) | State-sponsored regional provisional visa. | 10-15 months |
| 491 Visa (Family) | Family-sponsored regional provisional visa. | 10-15 months |
| 186 Visa (Direct Entry) | Employer-sponsored permanent visa (Direct Entry). | 10-15 months |
| 407 Visa | Training visa for occupational training or professional development. | 4-6 months |
| 494 Visa (Regional Sponsored) | Employer-sponsored regional visa for up to 5 years. | 9-15 months |
| 482 Visa (TSS Medium Term) | Temporary Skill Shortage visa for medium-term skilled positions. | 4-7 months |
Tasks of an Engineering Professionals nec
- Determining, implementing, and monitoring engineering strategies, policies, and plans.
- Interpreting plans, drawings, and specifications, and providing advice on engineering methods and procedures to achieve construction and production requirements.
- Establishing project schedules and budgets.
- Ensuring conformity with specifications and plans, and with laws, regulations, and safety standards.
- Ensuring engineering standards of quality, cost, safety, timeliness, and performance are observed.
- Overseeing maintenance requirements to optimize efficiency.
- Liaising with marketing, research, and manufacturing managers regarding engineering aspects of new construction and product design.
- May contribute to research and development projects.
Round Results
| Round Date | Lowest Points Score Invited subclass 189 (Points-tested stream) | Lowest Points Score Invited subclass 491 (Family Sponsored Regional) |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-06 | Offshore: 65 Onshore: N/A |
Offshore: 70 Onshore: N/A |
| 2022-12-08 | Offshore: 90 Onshore: 85 |
Offshore: N/A Onshore: N/A |
| 2024-06-13 | 95 | N/A |
| 2024-09-05 | 90 | N/A |
Job Outlook for Engineering Professionals necs (2024)
| Median Weekly Earnings | N/A |
| Part-time Share | 14% |
| Female Share | 14% |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Annual Employment Growth | N/A |
| Employed | 3,800 |
[See: Australian Bureau of Statistics for the most updated data on Engineering Professionals necs]
