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
An engineering programme you directed where you personally made or overturned a technical decision
- 2
A capability, standard or process you established across an engineering team, with the technical rationale
- 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
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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