Engineering Manager (ANZSCO 133211)
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What an Engineering Manager does
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the engineering and technical operations of an organisation.
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 133211
- Skill level
- 1Bachelor degree or higher
- Assessing authority
- Engineers AustraliaInstitute of Managers and Leaders (IML)
- National shortage
- No shortage
Visa options
Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.
Points-tested
- Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentVia MLTSSLEligible
- Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedVia MLTSSLEligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedVia MLTSSLEligible
- Subclass 491, family sponsoredVia MLTSSLEligible
Employer-sponsored
Main tasks
- determining, implementing and monitoring engineering strategies, policies and plans
- interpreting plans, drawings and specifications, and providing advice on engineering methods and procedures to achieve construction and production requirements
- establishing project schedules and budgets
- ensuring conformity with specifications and plans, and with laws, regulations and safety standards
- ensuring engineering standards of quality, cost, safety, timeliness and performance are observed
- overseeing maintenance requirements to optimise efficiency
- liaising with marketing, research and manufacturing managers regarding engineering aspects of new construction and product design
- may contribute to research and development projects
Shortage by state
- NationalNo shortage
- ACTNo shortage
- NSWNo shortage
- NTNo shortage
- QLDNo shortage
- SANo shortage
- TASNo shortage
- VICNo shortage
- WANo shortage
State and territory nomination
For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.
Common questions
What does an Engineering Manager do?
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the engineering and technical operations of an organisation. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Engineering Manager on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Engineering Manager (ANZSCO 133211) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 186, 189, 190, 482, 491 and 494 visas.
What is the ANZSCO code for Engineering Manager?
133211. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can an Engineering Manager migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Engineering Manager for the Subclass 186, Subclass 189, Subclass 190, Subclass 482, Subclass 491 and Subclass 494 visas. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.
Who assesses Engineering Manager for an Australian visa?
Engineers Australia and Institute of Managers and Leaders (IML), the skills assessing authority listed for 133211.
Is Engineering Manager in demand in Australia?
Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "No shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.