Specialisations

Not applicable

 

Skill Level

The entry requirement for this unit group is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. In some instances, relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.

 

Job Description & Tasks

Plans, administers and reviews engineering and technical operations.

• directs the formulation of engineering strategies, policies and plans
• ensures engineering standards of quality, cost, safety, timeliness and performance are observed
• interprets plans, drawings and specifications and provides advice on engineering methods and procedures to achieve construction and production requirements
• liaises with marketing, research and manufacturing managers concerning engineering aspects of new construction and product design
• establishes project and work schedules and budgets
• ensures conformity with specifications and plans and with laws, regulations and safety standards
• oversees maintenance requirements to optimise efficiency
• coordinates the activities of engineering staff and controls engineering staff selection and training
• may contribute to research and development projects

 

This occupation is included in the following occupation lists;

Skilled Occupations List (SQL)

This occupation is on the Skilled Occupations List and can be applied for under the Skilled Migration Programme.

Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL)

This occupation is not on the Migration Occupations in Demand List and is not eligible for MODL points.

Skilled Regional Sponsored (SRS)

This visa allows you to be sponsored by a relative living in a Designated Area or to be nominated by a State or Territory government. To apply for nomination by a State/Territory your occupation must in demand in that particular government.

Please note that many occupations in demand by a State or Territory are required to have a specialisation and not all specialisations are detailed in the lists. You can check for further information through CMS or directly through the State or Territory.

This occupation is in demand in;

Temporary Business Sponsorship (457)

This occupation is on the approved list of occupations for temporary business sponsorship and may be sponsored for a 457 visa.

Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)

This occupation is on the approved list of occupations for the Employer Nomination Scheme and may be nominated by a company under the ENS.