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ANZSCO 133211

Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager covers those who plan, direct and coordinate engineering operations. Engineers Australia still assesses the underlying engineering competency, so a CDR of pure management with no technical judgement is a common and avoidable failure.

Assessing authority
Engineers Australia
Occupational category
Engineering Manager
Occupation list
MLTSSL
Indicative salary
140k – 230k

Quick answer

Who assesses ANZSCO 133211 Engineering Manager?

Engineers Australia assesses ANZSCO 133211 Engineering Manager at Engineering Manager level. The occupation has been listed on the MLTSSL, supporting subclass 189, 190, 491, 482, 186 pathways. Indicative Australian salaries run from AUD 140,000 to AUD 230,000.

Visa pathways for Engineering Manager

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 Engineering Manager

Three distinct, non-overlapping directions. Pick projects where you can show your own calculations, decisions and their consequences.

  1. 1

    An engineering programme you directed where you personally made or overturned a technical decision

  2. 2

    A capability, standard or process you established across an engineering team, with the technical rationale

  3. 3

    A major technical risk or failure you owned, investigated and resolved at management level

Technical content assessors look for

  • Engineering governance & assurance
  • Technical risk management
  • Budget & resource planning
  • Design review leadership
  • Standards & compliance oversight
  • Team capability development

Mistakes specific to this occupation

  • Three episodes of management with no engineering substance

  • No evidence of Stage 1 technical competencies

  • Using recent management roles only, when earlier design work is stronger evidence

Engineering Manager salary in Australia

AUD 140,000toAUD 230,000

Market demand: High

Indicative planning range assembled from published market data and recruiter guides. See our engineer salary guide for discipline and experience breakdowns.

ANZSCO 133211 — frequently asked questions

Who assesses ANZSCO 133211 Engineering Manager?

Engineers Australia is the assessing authority for ANZSCO 133211 Engineering Manager. 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 Engineering Manager on the skilled occupation list?

ANZSCO 133211 Engineering Manager 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 Engineering Manager expect in Australia?

Indicative salaries for Engineering Manager in Australia range from AUD 140,000 to AUD 230,000 depending on experience, state and sector. Graduate roles start lower and senior or specialist roles exceed the upper figure.

What should a Engineering Manager write career episodes about?

Choose projects where you personally performed engineering analysis or design. For Engineering Manager, strong episodes cover an engineering programme you directed where you personally made or overturned a technical decision; a capability, standard or process you established across an engineering team, with the technical rationale; and a major technical risk or failure you owned, investigated and resolved at management level.

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