Thanks for contacting FMS.
I would like to outline some options specific to your occupation to apply to a visa to work and live in Australia.
I am pleased to inform that your occupation can be found on the MLTSSL (Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills Occupations List).
| Occupation | ANZSCO Code | List | Visa subclasses (streams or type) | Assessing Authority |
| Civil Engineer | 233211 | MLTSSL | 186 (DE), 189 (PT), 190, 407, 457, 485 (GW), 489 (F), 489 (S/T) | Engineers Australia |
Your occupation:
UNIT GROUP 2332 CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONALS
CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONALS design, plan, organise and oversee the construction of civil engineering projects such as dams, bridges, pipelines, gas and water supply schemes, sewerage systems, roads, airports and other structures; analyse the likely behaviour of soil and rock when placed under pressure by proposed structures and design structural foundations; analyse the statistical properties of all types of structures and test the behaviour and durability of materials used in their construction; plan and develop transportation systems; and estimate and monitor the construction costs of projects.
Indicative Skill Level:
In Australia and New Zealand:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks Include:
- determining construction methods, materials and quality standards, and drafting and interpreting specifications, drawings, plans, construction methods and procedures
- organising and directing site labour and the delivery of construction materials, plant and equipment, and establishing detailed programs for the coordination of site activities
- obtaining soil and rock samples at different depths across sites and testing samples to determine strength, compressibility and other factors that affect the behaviour of soil and rock when a structure is imposed and determining the safe loading for the soil
- studying architectural and engineering drawings and specifications to estimate total costs, and preparing detailed cost plans and estimates as tools to assist in budgetary control
- monitoring changes to designs, assessing effects on cost, and measuring, valuing and negotiating variations to designs
- analysing structural systems for both static and dynamic loads
- designing structures to ensure they do not collapse, bend, twist or vibrate in undesirable ways
- assessing present and future travel flow patterns taking into account population increase and needs change
- designing the physical aspects of transportation systems such as highways, railroads, urban transit, air transportation, logistical supply systems and their terminals
Occupations:
233211 Civil Engineer
233212 Geotechnical Engineer
233213 Quantity Surveyor
233214 Structural Engineer
233215 Transport Engineer
233211 CIVIL ENGINEER
Plans, designs, organises and oversees the construction and operation of dams, bridges, pipelines, gas and water supply schemes, sewerage systems, airports and other civil engineering projects. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Level: 1
Specialisations:
Airfield Engineer Officer (Air Force)
Hydraulics Engineer
Visa Options:
186 (DE), 189 (PT), 190, 407, 457, 485 (GW), 489 (F), 489 (S/T)
Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)
Features
This visa is a permanent residence visa for skilled workers. It allows you to work in Australia under the Direct Entry stream
Eligibility
You must:
- be nominated by an approved Australian employer
- are under 50 years of age, if you are applying under the Temporary Residence stream, or are under 45 years of age if you are applying under the Direct Entry stream
- meet the skills, qualifications and English language requirements of the position
- meet the other requirements of one of the streams of this visa.
Length of stay Permanently Cost From AUD 3,670
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) (Points-tested) stream:
Features
This stream is for Points-tested skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer or family member or nominated by a state or territory government. It allows you to live and work in Australia as a permanent resident.
For the Skilled Independent (Points-tested) stream you need to submit an expression of interest.
If you are a New Zealand citizen you may be eligible to apply for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) (New Zealand) stream.
Eligibility
You must:
- have a relevant occupation
- have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation
- meet the points test pass mark of 60 points
- be under 45 years of age at time of invitation
- have Competent English
- be invited by us to apply.
Length of stay Permanently Cost From AUD 3,670
Training visa (subclass 407)
Features
This visa allows you to:
- take part in workplace-based training to enhance your skills in your current occupation, area of tertiary study, field of expertise
- participate in a professional development training program in Australia.
This visa is not appropriate for persons whose sole intention is to work.
Eligibility
You must:
- be nominated (unless your sponsor is a Commonwealth Government agency)
- be invited (if your sponsor is a Commonwealth Government agency)
- usually be at least 18 years of age
Length of stay Up to 2 years Cost From AUD 280
Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
Features
This visa allows skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government live and work in Australia as a permanent resident.
Eligibility
You must:
- have a relevant occupation
- have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation
- meet the points test pass mark of 60 points
- be nominated by a state or territory government agency
- be under 45 years of age at time of invitation
- have Competent English
- be invited by us to apply.
Length of stay Permanently Cost From AUD 3,670
Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489)
Features
This visa allows skilled workers to live and work in regional or low-population growth metropolitan areas of Australia for up to four years.
There are three pathways to the visa:
- the Extended stay pathway
- the Invited pathway
- the Subsequent entry pathway
This visa might lead to the permanent Skilled Regional visa (subclass 887).
Eligibility
You must
- hold a subclass 475, 487, 495 or 496 visa (Extended Stay pathway)
- be nominated by a state or territory government agency or be sponsored by an eligible relative (Invited pathway)
- be invited to apply (Invited pathway)
- have a relevant occupation
- have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation
- meet the points test pass mark of 60 points
- be under 45 years of age at time of invitation
- have Competent English.
Length of stay Up to four years Cost From AUD 3,670
I consider the subclass 489 visa option one of the best options according to your current circumstances.
Please let me know if you have any other questions in regards of this matter.
Very Best Regards!
Fabio A Granados
Registered Migration Agent (MARN: 1794674)
Fab Migration Services
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