ANZSCO 233513
Production or Plant Engineer
Production or Plant Engineers keep manufacturing and process plant running efficiently and safely, owning throughput, reliability and plant modification. The line between this code and Mechanical or Industrial Engineer is thin, so your CDR must justify the choice through the work itself.
- Assessing authority
- Engineers Australia
- Occupational category
- Professional Engineer
- Occupation list
- MLTSSL
- Indicative salary
- 95k – 160k
Quick answer
Who assesses ANZSCO 233513 Production or Plant Engineer?
Engineers Australia assesses ANZSCO 233513 Production or Plant 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 Production or Plant 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 Production or Plant Engineer
Three distinct, non-overlapping directions. Pick projects where you can show your own calculations, decisions and their consequences.
- 1
A plant modification or capacity upgrade you engineered from concept through commissioning
- 2
A downtime or OEE problem you attacked with root cause analysis and a permanent engineering fix
- 3
A maintenance strategy (RCM, FMECA, condition monitoring) you designed and proved with reliability data
Technical content assessors look for
- Root cause analysis (RCA, FMECA)
- OEE & reliability metrics
- Plant commissioning
- Preventive & predictive maintenance
- Process equipment design
- Safety in design / risk assessment
Mistakes specific to this occupation
Supervisory duties with no engineering decision-making
Choosing this code but writing pure mechanical design
No numbers on the improvement you claim
Production or Plant Engineer 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 233513 — frequently asked questions
Who assesses ANZSCO 233513 Production or Plant Engineer?
Engineers Australia is the assessing authority for ANZSCO 233513 Production or Plant 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 Production or Plant Engineer on the skilled occupation list?
ANZSCO 233513 Production or Plant 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 Production or Plant Engineer expect in Australia?
Indicative salaries for Production or Plant 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 Production or Plant Engineer write career episodes about?
Choose projects where you personally performed engineering analysis or design. For Production or Plant Engineer, strong episodes cover a plant modification or capacity upgrade you engineered from concept through commissioning; a downtime or oee problem you attacked with root cause analysis and a permanent engineering fix; and a maintenance strategy (rcm, fmeca, condition monitoring) you designed and proved with reliability data.
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