Use this occupation reference as a starting point while keeping ANZSCO context visible for migration and skills assessment workflows.
Plans, directs and conducts survey work to analyse the mechanics of soil and rock, and its applications to engineering problems to support the safe and efficient design and construction of infrastructure projects. Registration or licensing may be required.
Plans, directs and conducts survey work to analyse the mechanics of soil and rock, and its applications to engineering problems to support the safe and efficient design and construction of infrastructure projects. 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 Geotechnical Engineer jobs in Australia ranges from $125,000 to $145,000. However, this pay scale can vary depending on experience level, location, and industry sector.
Source: SEEK salary reference | Last checked: 2026-05-18Indicative salary guidance preserved from the original page unless a linked official source is available.
Source: Delta Immigration 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: 1
The Skills Priority List highlights the shortage status of Geotechnical Engineer across Australian regions.
Last checked: 2026-05-18
| Region | Status |
|---|---|
| AUS | Shortage(S) |
| NSW | Shortage(S) |
| VIC | Shortage(S) |
| QLD | Shortage(S) |
| SA | No Shortage(NS) |
| WA | No Shortage(NS) |
| TAS | No Shortage(NS) |
| NT | Shortage(S) |
| ACT | No Shortage(NS) |
Future Demand: At economy-wide average.
| Visa Name | Description | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| 189 Visa | Points-based visa for skilled workers, offering permanent residency. | 9-12 months |
| 190 Visa | State-nominated permanent visa for skilled workers. | 9-12 months |
| 485 Visa | Temporary graduate visa for recent graduates, allowing temporary work rights. | 4-9 months |
| 491 Visa (State) | State-nominated regional provisional visa with pathways to permanent residency. | 10-15 months |
| 491 Visa (Family) | Family-sponsored regional provisional visa with pathways to permanent residency. | 10-15 months |
| 186 Visa (Direct Entry) | Employer-sponsored permanent visa via Direct Entry pathway. | 10-15 months |
| 407 Visa (Training) | Training visa for occupational training or professional development. | 4-6 months |
| 494 Visa (Regional Sponsored) | Employer-sponsored regional visa, valid for up to 5 years with pathways to permanent residency. | 9-15 months |
| 482 Visa (TSS Medium Term) | Temporary Skill Shortage visa for medium-term skilled occupations. | 4-7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-06 | Offshore: 65 / Onshore: N/A* | Offshore: N/A* / Onshore: N/A* |
| 2022-12-08 | Offshore: 85 / Onshore: 85 | 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.
