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GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER - ANZSCO 233212

Plans, directs and conducts survey work to analyse the likely behavior of soil and rock when placed under pressure by proposed structures, and designs above and below ground foundations. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 1

Average Income:

The average salary for a Geotechnical Engineer is $ 108,461 for male employees and $ 100,202 for female employees per year.
Average Age: Males: 39.2 Females: 33.1 Persons: 38.3

[See:Australian Bureau of Statistics 2332 Civil engineering professionals – Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016]

Australian visa options for Geotechnical Engineer (ANZSCO 233212)

							Employer Sponsorship
			Permanent		489 Visa		Permanent		457 Visa
Skilled Occupation	ANZSCO Code	Assessing Authority	189 Visa	190 Visa	State	Family	186 Visa (DE)	186 Visa	All area	Regional area
Geotechnical Engineer	233212	Engineers Australia
Visa processing times-months(75%)			9	9	-		10	17	5	5
Visa processing times-months(90%)			12	12	-		15	19	11	11

21/02/2018 Round Results:

09/05/2019 (current)	189 Visa	489 Visa (Provisional) (Family Sponsored)
Number of total invitations	100	10
Points Score	80	85
Visa date of effect	22/03/2019 4:31 pm	28/04/2019 1:45 am
07/02/2018 (Previous)	189 Visa	489 Visa (Provisional) (Family Sponsored)
Points Score	80	80
Visa date of effect	15/03/2019 9:40 am	12/10/2018 6:31 AM

Unofficial Results	189 Visa	489 Visa (Provisional) (Family Sponsored)

Occupation Ceiling for Geotechnical Engineer - ANZSCO 233212:

Results : 357/ 3296 (Available: 2939) (Ceiling Value) [10.83% Filled]

State and territory nominated visas is not subject to occupational ceiling limitations

Geotechnical Engineer Job Description, Duties and Education Requirements

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 statical 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.
➝ Organizing and directing site labor 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, comprehensibility and other factors that affect the behavior 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.
➝ Analyzing 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:

- ➝ Civil Engineer
- ➝ Geotechnical Engineer
- ➝ Quantity Engineer
- ➝ Structural Engineer
- ➝ Transport Engineer
Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics and Department of Immigration and Border Protection

Sponsorship options for Geotechnical Engineer - ANZSCO 233212

190 Visa Sponsorship		489 Visa Sponsorship
Northern Territory (NT) (Darwin) Government Visa Sponsorship
NT		NT
NT	For applicants who are able to provide evidence of positive employment prospects	NT	For applicants who are able to provide evidence of positive employment prospects
NT	For Graduates in the NT	NT	For Graduates in the NT
NT	For applicants who have strong family connections	NT	For applicants who have strong family connections
NT	For applicants who meet the NT residency and work requirements (including 485, 417, 462 and 457 visas Holders)	NT	For applicants who meet the NT residency and work requirements (including 485, 417, 462 and 457 visas Holders)
Nomination by South Australia State Government (SA) (Adelaide)
SA	List current as of 05/03/2018	SA	List current as of 05/03/2018
SA	Available to South Australian international graduates, OR applicants have worked in a skilled occupation in South Australia, OR have an immediate family member permanently residing in South Australia OR have ninety points or higher (including state nomination points). one year of skilled work experience in the past 3 years. See Work experience waiver 45 years or less Financial capacity Competent Plus English (e.g. IELTS 6.5 in each band) (or Proficient overall) See Exemption considerations for International graduates of South Australia Processing Times: 6 - 7 weeks (Current at: 13/7/2016)	SA	Available to South Australian international graduates, OR applicants have worked in a skilled occupation in South Australia, OR have an immediate family member permanently residing in South Australia OR have ninety points or higher (including state nomination points). one year of skilled work experience in the past 3 years. See Work experience waiver 45 years or less Financial capacity Competent Plus English (e.g. IELTS 6.5 in each band) (or Proficient overall) See Exemption considerations for International graduates of South Australia Processing Times: 6 - 7 weeks (Current at: 13/7/2016)
Victoria State Nomination (VIC) (Melbourne)
VIC		VIC
VIC	For Graduates in Victoria: completed a PhD in Victoria within the past five years. IELTS: Minimum 6.0 in each band	VIC	For Graduates in Victoria: completed a PhD in Victoria within the past five years. IELTS: Minimum 6.0 in each band
Skilled Migration Western Australia State Nomination (WA) (Perth)
WA		WA
New South Wales (NSW) (Sydney) State Visa Sponsorship
NSW		NSW
			Far South Coast
			Mid North Coast
			Murray
			Northern Inland
			Orana
			Riverina
			Southern Inland
Queensland (QLD) State Visa Sponsorship (Brisbane)
QLD	Two years work experience post qualification (PhD graduates who have completed a doctorate from an Australian or international education institution in a specialised field relating to their nominated occupation can have their studies counted towards BSMQ's work experience requirements) Sufficient funds Engineers – applicants must have registration with the Board of Engineers Queensland (BPEQ) unless working under the supervision of a BPEQ registered engineer. Hold valid Queensland and Australian licenses (if applicable) Interstate applicants must meet the Working in Queensland or Alumni pathway criteria. So they should move to Queensland and meet any working requirements before submitting an Expression of Interest to BSMQ. Sponsorship Fee: $ 200	QLD	have two years work experience; - PhD graduates who have completed a doctorate from an Australian or international education institution in a specialised field relating to their nominated occupation are able to have their studies counted towards BSMQ's work experience requirements. Sufficient funds Engineers – applicants must have registration with the Board of Engineers Queensland (BPEQ) unless working under the supervision of a BPEQ registered engineer. Hold valid Queensland and Australian licenses (if applicable) Sponsorship Fee: $ 200 Interstate applicants must meet the Working in Queensland or Alumni pathway criteria. So they should move to Queensland and meet any working requirements before submitting an Expression of Interest to BSMQ. Postcodes: 4124 to 4125, 4133, 4211, 4270 to 4272, 4275 , 4280, 4285, 4287, 4307 to 4499, 4515, 4517 to 4519, 4522 to 4899. (Anywhere except the greater Brisbane area and the Gold Coast; including Sunshine Coast, Townsville, Cairns, Toowoomba, Rockhampton, Mackay, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Pacific Pines, Carrara, Nerang and Gladstone)
QLD	For applicants currently working in Queensland: Currently working in Queensland in the nominated or closely related occupation for the previous 6 months at time of lodging the Expression of Interest; and Have an offer to continue your employment and the same employer for 12 months in your nominated or closely related occupation Engineers – applicants must have registration with the Board of Engineers Queensland (BPEQ) unless working under the supervision of a BPEQ registered engineer. Sponsorship Fee: $ 200	QLD	For applicants currently working in Queensland: Currently working in regional Queensland in the nominated or closely related occupation for the previous 4 months at time of lodging the Expression of Interest; and Have an offer to continue your employment and the same employer for 12 months in regional Queensland in your nominated or closely related occupation Engineers – applicants must have registration with the Board of Engineers Queensland (BPEQ) unless working under the supervision of a BPEQ registered engineer. Sponsorship Fee: $ 200 Eligible Postcodes: 4124 to 4125, 4133, 4211, 4270 to 4272, 4275, 4280, 4285, 4287, 4307 to 4499, 4515, 4517 to 4519, 4522 to 4899 (Anywhere except the greater Brisbane area and the Gold Coast; including Sunshine Coast, Townsville, Cairns, Toowoomba, Rockhampton, Mackay, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Pacific Pines, Carrara, Nerang and Gladstone)
QLD	For PhD Graduates in Queensland: Completed within the last two years Have a positive decision on thesis Sufficient funds Sponsorship Fee: $ 200
Australian Capital Territory (ACT) (Canberra) Visa Sponsorship
ACT	Open IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overal; or OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections; or TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overallL93); or PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overal; (For overseas residents) Passport Holders of the following countries are exempt from submitting IELTS or OET: UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; or Ireland Service fee: A$300 Effective 23 Agust 2017, applications for ACT nomination from overseas residents will not be accepted. The program reopens in July 2018. This action does not affect Canberra based applicants or overseas applicants with close ties in Canberra (either family or genuine job offer) in Canberra; OR they have completed a PhD at an ACT university, they are still eligible to apply for ACT nomination.	ACT
Tasmanian (TAS) (Hobart) Government Visa Sponsorship
TAS	Nomination Criteria: Available to Tasmanian international graduates who have been living in the state for at least 12 months and have studied for a minimum of one academic year (40 weeks) in Tasmania; The course undertaken must be full time and be either a bachelor or any higher degree, a diploma, an advanced diploma, or a trade qualification (minimum Cert III level for a skilled occupation in Major Group 3 in ANZSCO); The applicant must currently be in Tasmania; or The applicant must have been working in Tasmania for three months immediately prior to the application for state nomination in an occupation in-line with applicant's skills assessment (for a minimum of 35 hours per week); A genuine need for the position should be satisfied. or For Overseas Applicants: have formal job offer for a job that is based in Tasmania and in-line with applicant's skills assessment; The applicant and his/her dependants have not lived in another Australian state or territory within the last 12 months. A genuine need for the position should be met. Future Changes: Two year study requirement (from 1 January 2018) and sufficient funds. Processing Time: 20 working days Sponsorship Fee: Nill	TAS	Nomination Criteria: Available to Tasmanian international graduates who have been living in the state for at least 12 months and have studied for a minimum of one academic year (40 weeks) in Tasmania; The course undertaken must be full time and be either a bachelor or any higher degree, a diploma, an advanced diploma, or a trade qualification (minimum Cert III level for a skilled occupation in Major Group 3 in ANZSCO); or have been working in Tasmania for three months immediately prior to the application in any fields (for a minimum of 35 hours per week); Evidence proving no local person has been able to fill the position Should be provided. or For applicants from outside Australia (Without Job offer - TSOL): The applicant and his/her dependants have not lived in another Australian state or territory within the last 12 months. have at least ‘Proficient English' (ie IELTS 7 in all bands) or hold a passport of the UK, Ireland, the USA, Canada or New Zealand researched the Tasmanian labour market and provide evidence that there are sufficient employment opportunities skills and recent experience relevant to the researched employment opportunities. access to sufficient financial assets or For Overseas Applicants: have formal job offer for a job that is based in Tasmania and in-line with applicant's skills assessment; The applicant and his/her dependants have not lived in another Australian state or territory within the last 12 months. A genuine need for the nominated position must be met. or have an immediate family member (parent, child, sibling, aunt, uncle, first cousin, or grandparent) permanently residing in Tasmania; or Available to small business owners with past business experience and management expertise who have a business plan. and sufficient funds. Processing Time: 20 working days Sponsorship Fee: Nill Eligible Postcodes: Entire territory (including Hobart, Launceston, Devonpor, Burnie, Kingston, Ulverstone, Wynyard, George Town and Sorell)

489 Relative Sponsorship

State	Designated Areas
NT	Anywhere
SA	Anywhere
VIC	Anywhere
WA	Anywhere
NSW	Post areas 2311-2312, 2328-2333, 2336-2490, 2535-2551, 2575-2739, 2787-2898 (anywhere except Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong)
QLD-	Postcode areas 4019-4028, 4037-4050, 4079-4100, 4114, 4118, 4124-4150, 4158-4168, 4180-4899 (anywhere except Brisbane metropolitan area)
ACT	Anywhere
TAS	Anywhere