ANZSCO 233211
Civil Engineer
Civil Engineer is the single most-assessed engineering occupation in Australia, covering design, analysis and construction supervision of roads, bridges, water systems and land development. Engineers Australia assesses it at Professional Engineer level, so your CDR must demonstrate all sixteen Stage 1 competency elements.
- Assessing authority
- Engineers Australia
- Occupational category
- Professional Engineer
- Occupation list
- MLTSSL
- Indicative salary
- 95k – 165k
Quick answer
Who assesses ANZSCO 233211 Civil Engineer?
Engineers Australia assesses ANZSCO 233211 Civil Engineer at Professional Engineer level. The occupation has been listed on the MLTSSL, supporting subclass 189, 190, 491, 482, 186 pathways. Indicative Australian salaries run from AUD 95,000 to AUD 165,000.
Visa pathways for Civil 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
- Subclass 186
Occupation lists change. Verify on the current skilled occupation list before lodging.
Career episode angles that work for Civil Engineer
Three distinct, non-overlapping directions. Pick projects where you can show your own calculations, decisions and their consequences.
- 1
Structural or pavement design of a road, bridge or drainage asset where you owned the analysis and code compliance
- 2
A site or construction-phase problem you solved — settlement, clash, non-conformance — with your own calculations and decision trail
- 3
A water, stormwater or land-development project where you managed the design interface with hydrology, geotech or planning authorities
Technical content assessors look for
- AS 3600 / AS 5100 code application
- Structural analysis (SPACE GASS, ETABS, STAAD)
- AutoCAD & Civil 3D
- Hydrology & drainage modelling
- Construction supervision
- Quantity and cost estimation
Mistakes specific to this occupation
Writing a project description instead of your personal engineering contribution
Using 'we' where the assessor needs 'I'
Career episodes that show site management but no design or analysis
Civil Engineer salary in Australia
Market demand: Very high
Indicative planning range assembled from published market data and recruiter guides. See our engineer salary guide for discipline and experience breakdowns.
ANZSCO 233211 — frequently asked questions
Who assesses ANZSCO 233211 Civil Engineer?
Engineers Australia is the assessing authority for ANZSCO 233211 Civil 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 Civil Engineer on the skilled occupation list?
ANZSCO 233211 Civil Engineer has been listed on the MLTSSL, which supports the subclass 189, 190, 491, 482, 186 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 Civil Engineer expect in Australia?
Indicative salaries for Civil Engineer in Australia range from AUD 95,000 to AUD 165,000 depending on experience, state and sector. Graduate roles start lower and senior or specialist roles exceed the upper figure.
What should a Civil Engineer write career episodes about?
Choose projects where you personally performed engineering analysis or design. For Civil Engineer, strong episodes cover structural or pavement design of a road, bridge or drainage asset where you owned the analysis and code compliance; a site or construction-phase problem you solved — settlement, clash, non-conformance — with your own calculations and decision trail; and a water, stormwater or land-development project where you managed the design interface with hydrology, geotech or planning authorities.
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