OSCA CODES
OSCA CODE 243133 - Material Engineer
Description
Investigates the properties of metals, ceramics, polymers and other materials and assesses and develops their engineering and commercial applications. Registration or licensing may be required.
Average Income
According to PayScale, the average salary for a materials engineer in Australia is around AU$ 80,000 annually. However, salaries can range from around AU$85,000 to AU$105,000 per year or more, depending on the abovementioned factors.
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Required Skill Level for Migration as material engineer
Skill Level: 1
Skill Priority in 2024
The Skills Priority List (SPL) highlights the shortage status of material engineer across various Australian regions:
| Region | Status |
|---|---|
| AUS | Shortage(S) |
| NSW | Shortage(S) |
| 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.
Australian Visa Options for Material engineer
| Visa Name | Description | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| 189 Visa | Points-based visa for skilled workers. | 9-12 months |
| 190 Visa | State-sponsored visa. | 9-12 months |
| 494 TSS Visa | Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa for skilled workers, sponsored by employers. | Varies |
| 186 Visa (DE) | Employer-sponsored permanent visa. | 10-15 months |
| 489 Visa | Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa. (Note: largely replaced by the 491 Visa, but still valid for older applications) | 3-8 months |
| 494 Visa | Employer-sponsored regional visa for up to 5 years. | 9-15 months |
| 485 Visa | Temporary Graduate visa for recent graduates, allowing work and study in Australia. | Varies |
| 491 Visa (State) | Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa, nominated by a state. | Varies |
| 491 Visa (Family) | Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa, sponsored by an eligible family member. | Varies |
| 407 Visa | Training visa, allowing participation in workplace-based training to enhance skills. | Varies |
| 482 Visa (TSS Medium Term) | Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa for medium-term occupations on the skilled list. | Varies |
Tasks of an Material engineer
- Conducts research and analysis on the properties of various materials to create new composite materials.
- Tests materials in different conditions to study their properties and behavior, determining their suitability for various applications or new technologies.
- Examines the results of lab tests on defective materials to identify causes of defects and develop corrective solutions.
- Studies material performance to assess their degradation rate under varying conditions and identifies the primary factors contributing to deterioration.
- Prepares cost estimates and evaluates the feasibility of using different materials in engineering projects.
- Analyzes welds to identify welding issues, assess risks, and develop appropriate solutions and mitigation strategies.
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: 80 Onshore: N/A |
| 2022-12-08 | Offshore: 85 Onshore: 85 |
Offshore: N/A Onshore: N/A |
| 2024-06-13 | 95 | N/A |
| 2024-09-05 | 90 | N/A |
Job Outlook for Material engineer (2024)
| Median Weekly Earnings | N/A |
| Part-time Share | 18% |
| Female Share | 22% |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Annual Employment Growth | N/A |
| Employed | 680 |
[See: Australian Bureau of Statistics for the most updated data on Material Engineer]
