Mechanical Engineer
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 Mechanical Engineers. For a description of the tasks and duties performed by Mechanical Engineers, visit the Australian Skills Recognition Information page on the Department of Immigration and Citizenship's website.
Earning potential
According to the Australian Government’s Job Search website, average gross weekly wages for a Mechanical Engineer are A$1495.
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
There is no licensing or registration requirement for Mechanical Engineers in Victoria.
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.
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 Mechanical Engineers:
- 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:
- Engineering Jobs is one of the larger websites specifically targeting Australian and New Zealand employment.
- Engineer Jobs is another Australian job portal.
- EngineeringJobs.com.au also provides Australian job advertisements.
- Just Engineers is an international database with links to Victorian jobs.
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 Mechanical Engineer Assessment Information Sheet.
Victoria
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
State Government of Victoria