ANZSCO 233112
Materials Engineer
Materials Engineers select, test and develop metals, polymers, ceramics and composites, and investigate failures in service. Engineers Australia looks for metallurgical or materials-science reasoning — testing, characterisation and root cause — rather than QA sign-off duties.
- Assessing authority
- Engineers Australia
- Occupational category
- Professional Engineer
- Occupation list
- MLTSSL
- Indicative salary
- 95k – 160k
Quick answer
Who assesses ANZSCO 233112 Materials Engineer?
Engineers Australia assesses ANZSCO 233112 Materials 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 95,000 to AUD 160,000.
Visa pathways for Materials 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 Materials Engineer
Three distinct, non-overlapping directions. Pick projects where you can show your own calculations, decisions and their consequences.
- 1
A failure investigation where fractography, metallography or chemical analysis established the root cause
- 2
A materials selection or specification change you justified against service conditions and cost
- 3
A corrosion, welding or heat-treatment problem you solved with testing and a revised procedure
Technical content assessors look for
- Failure analysis & fractography
- Corrosion assessment
- Welding metallurgy (AS/NZS 1554)
- NDT interpretation
- Mechanical & microstructural testing
- Materials selection
Mistakes specific to this occupation
Quality-inspection episodes with no materials engineering analysis
Test reports quoted without your interpretation
Choosing this code when the work is mechanical design
Materials 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 233112 — frequently asked questions
Who assesses ANZSCO 233112 Materials Engineer?
Engineers Australia is the assessing authority for ANZSCO 233112 Materials 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 Materials Engineer on the skilled occupation list?
ANZSCO 233112 Materials 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 Materials Engineer expect in Australia?
Indicative salaries for Materials Engineer in Australia range from AUD 95,000 to AUD 160,000 depending on experience, state and sector. Graduate roles start lower and senior or specialist roles exceed the upper figure.
What should a Materials Engineer write career episodes about?
Choose projects where you personally performed engineering analysis or design. For Materials Engineer, strong episodes cover a failure investigation where fractography, metallography or chemical analysis established the root cause; a materials selection or specification change you justified against service conditions and cost; and a corrosion, welding or heat-treatment problem you solved with testing and a revised procedure.
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