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ANZSCO Code
ANZSCO 233112: Materials Engineer
Materials Engineers design and prepare specifications for chemical process systems and the construction and operation of commercial-scale chemical plants, supervise industrial processing and fabrication of products undergoing physical and chemical change, and investigate the properties of metals, ceramics, polymers, and other materials and assess and develop their engineering and commercial applications.
Skill Level
Level 1 or Equivalent
Skills Assessment Authority
EA( Engineers Australia)

On the Occupation Lists:
- 489 (S/T) Occupations List
- 482 TSS Visa Medium Term List
- 407 Training visa occupations List
- 482 TSS Visa Regional Occupation List
- 189 Skilled Independent and Family Sponsored 489 Occupations List and 485 Graduate Work Stream
- 190 State/Territory Sponsored
- 186 ENS Visa Occupations List
- 187 RSMS Visa Occupations List
- 491 – Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) Occupation List
- 494 – Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) – Employer sponsored stream
Not on the Occupation Lists:
- 482 TSS Visa Short Term List
Visa Provision
As the occupation features on the MLTSSL as an occupation in demand in Australia, it is possible to apply for any of the visas in the General Skilled Migration (GSM) Program. Visas in this category include the Skilled Independent Subclass 189, Skilled Nominated Subclass 190 and Skilled Work Regional Subclass 491. In addition, there is also the opportunity of applying for a number of employer-sponsored visas if you have a firm offer of employment.
Unit Group: 2331 Materials Engineer
The job of Engineering Managers in Australia is to investigate the properties of metals, ceramics, polymers, and other materials and assesses and develops their engineering and commercial applications. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
English Requirement
- IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
- OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
- TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
- PTE Academic with a min score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall
Exceptions
- Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
- Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states
- Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.
Occupations in this Group
- 233111 Chemical Engineer233112 Materials Engineer
Tasks to Perform
- preparing designs for chemical process systems and planning control systems for processes such as those used to remove and separate components, effect chemical changes, test and evaluate fuels, transfer heat, and control the storing and handling of solids, liquids, and gases
- monitoring the operation and maintenance of equipment to achieve maximum efficiency under safe operating conditions
- ensuring correct materials and equipment are used and that they conform to specifications
- diagnosing malfunctions in chemical plants and instituting remedial action
- studying product utilization and pollution control problems
- reviewing plans for new products and submitting material selection recommendations following design specifications and factors such as strength, weight, and cost
- planning and implementing laboratory operations to develop new materials and fabrication procedures for new materials to fulfill production cost and performance standards
- conferring with producers of materials, such as metals, ceramics, polymers, types of cement, and elastomers, during the investigation and evaluation of materials suitable for specific product applications
- reviewing product failure data and implementing laboratory tests to establish or reject possible causes, and advising on ways to overcome any problems
Australian visa options for Materials Engineer - ANZSCO 233112
Permanent | 489 Visa | Permanent | 482 TSS Visa | |||||||
Skilled Occupation | ANZSCO Code | Assessing Authority | 189 Visa | 190 Visa | State | Family | 186 Visa (DE) | 186 Visa | All area | Regional area |
Materials Engineer | 233112 | Engineers Australia | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Visa processing times-months(75%) | 9 | 9 | - | 10 | 17 | |||||
Visa processing times-months(90%) | 12 | 12 | - | 15 | 19 |
11/08/2020 Round Results:
11/08/2020 (current) | 189 Visa | 491 Visa (Provisional) (Family Sponsored) |
---|---|---|
Number of total invitations | 110 | 90 |
Points Score | 90 | 75 |
Visa date of effect | 07/2020 | 06/2020 |
14/07/2020 (Previous) | 189 Visa | 491 Visa (Provisional) (Family Sponsored) |
Points Score | 90 | 95 |
Visa date of effect | 07/2020 | 05/2020 |