ANZSCO 233913
Biomedical Engineer
Biomedical Engineers design, evaluate and manage medical devices and clinical technology. Regulatory literacy — TGA, ISO 13485, IEC 60601 — is what separates an accepted CDR from a hospital-technician narrative.
- Assessing authority
- Engineers Australia
- Occupational category
- Professional Engineer
- Occupation list
- MLTSSL
- Indicative salary
- 90k – 155k
Quick answer
Who assesses ANZSCO 233913 Biomedical Engineer?
Engineers Australia assesses ANZSCO 233913 Biomedical Engineer at Professional Engineer level. The occupation has been listed on the MLTSSL, supporting subclass 189, 190, 491, 482 pathways. Indicative Australian salaries run from AUD 90,000 to AUD 155,000.
Visa pathways for Biomedical Engineer
Subclasses this occupation has supported, subject to the current occupation list and each state's own nomination criteria.
- Subclass 189
- Subclass 190
- Subclass 491
- Subclass 482
Occupation lists change. Verify on the current skilled occupation list before lodging.
Career episode angles that work for Biomedical Engineer
Three distinct, non-overlapping directions. Pick projects where you can show your own calculations, decisions and their consequences.
- 1
A device or instrument you designed or substantially modified with verification against a standard
- 2
A clinical engineering problem — safety, accuracy, integration — you investigated and resolved
- 3
A regulatory, risk-management or validation exercise you led for a medical technology
Technical content assessors look for
- ISO 13485 & ISO 14971
- IEC 60601 electrical safety
- Medical device design & verification
- Signal processing & instrumentation
- TGA / FDA regulatory pathways
- Clinical technology management
Mistakes specific to this occupation
Equipment maintenance recorded as design engineering
No regulatory or standards framing
Clinical description that omits your engineering role
Biomedical Engineer salary in Australia
Market demand: Moderate
Indicative planning range assembled from published market data and recruiter guides. See our engineer salary guide for discipline and experience breakdowns.
ANZSCO 233913 — frequently asked questions
Who assesses ANZSCO 233913 Biomedical Engineer?
Engineers Australia is the assessing authority for ANZSCO 233913 Biomedical Engineer. Engineers Australia assesses this occupation against the Stage 1 competency standard, normally through a Competency Demonstration Report unless your qualification is accredited or accord-recognised.
Is Biomedical Engineer on the skilled occupation list?
ANZSCO 233913 Biomedical Engineer has been listed on the MLTSSL, which supports the subclass 189, 190, 491, 482 pathways. Occupation lists are revised by legislative instrument — verify the current status on the Department of Home Affairs website before lodging an EOI or visa application.
What salary can a Biomedical Engineer expect in Australia?
Indicative salaries for Biomedical Engineer in Australia range from AUD 90,000 to AUD 155,000 depending on experience, state and sector. Graduate roles start lower and senior or specialist roles exceed the upper figure.
What should a Biomedical Engineer write career episodes about?
Choose projects where you personally performed engineering analysis or design. For Biomedical Engineer, strong episodes cover a device or instrument you designed or substantially modified with verification against a standard; a clinical engineering problem — safety, accuracy, integration — you investigated and resolved; and a regulatory, risk-management or validation exercise you led for a medical technology.
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