ANZSCO 233916
Naval Architect
Naval Architects design and assess ships, boats and offshore structures — hull form, stability, structure and marine systems. Class rules and stability calculations are the backbone of a credible CDR in this occupation.
- Assessing authority
- Engineers Australia
- Occupational category
- Professional Engineer
- Occupation list
- MLTSSL
- Indicative salary
- 100k – 175k
Quick answer
Who assesses ANZSCO 233916 Naval Architect?
Engineers Australia assesses ANZSCO 233916 Naval Architect 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 100,000 to AUD 175,000.
Visa pathways for Naval Architect
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 Naval Architect
Three distinct, non-overlapping directions. Pick projects where you can show your own calculations, decisions and their consequences.
- 1
A hull, structural or general-arrangement design you developed and checked against class rules
- 2
A stability, seakeeping or resistance analysis you performed and used to change the design
- 3
A conversion, survey or repair project where your structural assessment governed the outcome
Technical content assessors look for
- Stability & hydrostatics (Maxsurf, NAPA)
- Class rules (DNV, ABS, Lloyd's)
- Structural FEA of hulls
- Resistance & propulsion analysis
- Marine systems design
- AMSA / IMO regulations
Mistakes specific to this occupation
Shipyard production supervision with no design content
Software output with no independent check
No class or regulatory basis cited
Naval Architect 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 233916 — frequently asked questions
Who assesses ANZSCO 233916 Naval Architect?
Engineers Australia is the assessing authority for ANZSCO 233916 Naval Architect. 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 Naval Architect on the skilled occupation list?
ANZSCO 233916 Naval Architect 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 Naval Architect expect in Australia?
Indicative salaries for Naval Architect in Australia range from AUD 100,000 to AUD 175,000 depending on experience, state and sector. Graduate roles start lower and senior or specialist roles exceed the upper figure.
What should a Naval Architect write career episodes about?
Choose projects where you personally performed engineering analysis or design. For Naval Architect, strong episodes cover a hull, structural or general-arrangement design you developed and checked against class rules; a stability, seakeeping or resistance analysis you performed and used to change the design; and a conversion, survey or repair project where your structural assessment governed the outcome.
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