Engineering Technologist

Victoria’s engineering sector

The engineering sector spans a range of specific industries from manufacturing to mining, construction to consultancies. The entire industry employs 260,901 people nationwide with Victoria’s share at 69,740.

Victoria is currently offering visa sponsorship in the engineering sector for Engineering Technologists with the following skills/experience:

  • micro process engineering
  • micro fluidics engineering

For a description of the tasks and duties performed by Engineering Technologists, visit the Australian Skills Recognition Information page on the Department of Immigration and Citizenship's website.

Earning potential

Wages will vary according to your level of skill and qualification. For more information about your wage earning potential, visit some of the specialty jobseeker sites listed below under finding a job.

Licensing and registration

Engineering Technologists working in the building industry are required to be licensed. For information, contact:

Building Commission

Level 27
2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
VIC, 3000, AUS
Tel: +61 3 9285 6400
Email: bpb@buildingcommission.com.au
Website: www.buildingcommission.com.au

Employers

Engineering professionals are employed in a range of areas including:

  • aerospace
  • architecture
  • automotive
  • building services
  • civil and structural engineering
  • construction
  • facilities management
  • interior design
  • rail
  • quantity surveying
  • surveying
  • water

Engineers may work for management consultants, manufacturing companies, mining companies, the construction sector or the public service.

Diagram of changes to visas.
This diagram indicates the proportion of engineering industry working in specific areas.

Industry contacts

Professional bodies and industry associations are a good source of information about the engineering sector in Victoria.

The following bodies may be relevant to Engineering Technologists:

  • Engineers Australia is the major industry body for engineers. It is a valuable source of information and resources. Its publications include the Engineering Employment Handbook and the Salary and Benefits Survey. Engineers Australia hosts networking events and runs industry seminars.
  • Engineers Victoria is the Victorian branch of Engineers Australia. It provides links to professional development and networking activities.
  • Engineering Education Australia provides information on professional development and corporate learning programs. In some circumstances it is possible for engineering technologists to upgrade their qualifications to professional engineer status.

Tip

We strongly advise you not to apply for jobs until your visa to live and work in Australia has been issued. The visa application process can take many months, and employers are unlikely to choose you for a job if you do not know when you will arrive in Australia.

Finding a job

Specialty jobseeker sites:

To search for Victorian recruiters who specialise in engineering, visit the Recruitment and Consulting Services Association’s Member Index.

For more general information on Victoria’s job market, including where and how to find jobs, and workplace culture, visit our Working & Employment section.

Migrating to Victoria

To find out about how to migrate to Australia, including information about visa nomination from the Victorian Government, visit our Visas & Immigrating section.

Skill Assessment Information

In order to migrate to Victoria, you will also need to have your skills assessed as part of the application process. For more information, see the Engineering Technologist Assessment Information Sheet.

Engineer's Guide

Engineer's Guide

For Engineers

Designed to help you navigate your way through the job seeking process, find an engineering job and settle into your new life in Victoria.

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Last updated: 27 July 2009

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