Occupation snapshot
29,500 industrial, mechanical and production engineers in Australia1
9,794 industrial, mechanical and production engineers in Victoria (33.2%)1
Average gross weekly earnings AUD$1,4432
Average weekly hours 42.43
Download Skills Australia's labour market report for production or plant engineers (RTF, 138kb)

 

Victoria is currently offering visa sponsorship for eligible production or plant engineers. To be eligible to apply for sponsorship, production or plant engineers must:

• have a minimum of two years experience
  
• have an IELTS score of seven or above in each band
  
  
• meet Victoria's other minimum eligibility requirements
• address Victoria's sponsorship assessment requirements in your application.

Detailed information about applying for Victorian Government visa sponsorship is available in the Visas and Immigration section.

Licensing and registration

In Victoria, professional engineers working in the building industry must be registered as building practitioners with the Building Commission.

Industry contacts

Professional bodies and industry associations are a good source of information about production or plant engineers in Victoria.

• 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.
  
  

Finding a job

Industrial, mechanical and production engineers are employed across several industries including: Manufacturing; Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; Mining; and Public Administration and Safety.³

To search for Victorian recruiters who specialise in production or plant engineers, 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 and Employment section.

¹ Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, Job Outlook – Occupation pages – Employment levels. Retrieved April 3 2012 from joboutlook.gov.au

² Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, Job Outlook - Occupation pages. Retrieved April 3 2012 from joboutlook.gov.au. Please note that wages will vary according to your level of skill and qualification. For more information about your wage earning potential, visit the job seeker sites listed above under Finding a Job.

³ Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, Job Outlook - Occupation pages - Prospects for Employment. Retrieved April 3 2012 from joboutlook.gov.au