ANZSCO 233611
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
Mining Engineers plan and design the extraction of ore, from pit and stope design through ventilation, blasting and scheduling. Australia's resources sector keeps this among the highest-paid occupations on the skilled list.
- Assessing authority
- Engineers Australia
- Occupational category
- Professional Engineer
- Occupation list
- MLTSSL
- Indicative salary
- 130k – 220k
Quick answer
Who assesses ANZSCO 233611 Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)?
Engineers Australia assesses ANZSCO 233611 Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) 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 130,000 to AUD 220,000.
Visa pathways for Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
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 Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
Three distinct, non-overlapping directions. Pick projects where you can show your own calculations, decisions and their consequences.
- 1
A pit, stope or mine plan you designed and scheduled against a resource model and economic cut-off
- 2
A blast, ventilation or ground-support design where your calculations governed the outcome
- 3
A production or safety problem underground or in the pit that you engineered out with measured results
Technical content assessors look for
- Surpac / Deswik / Vulcan
- Mine planning & scheduling
- Drill & blast design
- Ventilation modelling
- Ground control & geotechnics
- Mine safety regulation
Mistakes specific to this occupation
Operational supervision presented as mine design
No economic or resource basis behind the plan
Petroleum work filed under the mining code
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) 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 233611 — frequently asked questions
Who assesses ANZSCO 233611 Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)?
Engineers Australia is the assessing authority for ANZSCO 233611 Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum). 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 Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) on the skilled occupation list?
ANZSCO 233611 Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) 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 Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) expect in Australia?
Indicative salaries for Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) in Australia range from AUD 130,000 to AUD 220,000 depending on experience, state and sector. Graduate roles start lower and senior or specialist roles exceed the upper figure.
What should a Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) write career episodes about?
Choose projects where you personally performed engineering analysis or design. For Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum), strong episodes cover a pit, stope or mine plan you designed and scheduled against a resource model and economic cut-off; a blast, ventilation or ground-support design where your calculations governed the outcome; and a production or safety problem underground or in the pit that you engineered out with measured results.
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