Engineer - Civil Engineer 2124-11
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Job description
Plans, designs, organises and oversees the construction and operation of civil engineering projects such as structural, transportation or hydraulic engineering systems.
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Skill level
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.
Note: If you are seeking a skills assessment for skilled migration purposes, different skill level requirements may apply. For information on skills assessment, see the relevant skills assessing authority below.
Skilled occupation information
Points awarded for General Skilled Migration purposes are shown in the table below.
The table also shows if this occupation is on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL), part of the Employer Nomination Scheme and on the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL).
| Points | SOL | ENSOL | MODL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Skills assessment authority
Before you can migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant you must have your skills assessed by the relevant national assessment authority. The assessment authority for your occupation is:
Engineers Australia (IEAust)
Engineers Australia (IEAust) is the relevant authority in Australia with the responsibility for assessing overseas qualifications in engineering for recognition to practise in Australia in one of the three occupational categories - professional engineer, engineering technologist and engineering associate.
To be eligible for recognition by Engineers Australia (IEAust) you must hold an appropriate degree equivalent to Australian engineering qualifications and meet English language requirements as determined by Engineers Australia (IEAust). Demonstration of competency may also be required.
State/Territory registration is not usually required but membership of Engineers Australia is highly recommended for professional development and networking purposes.
Engineers Australia (IEAust)
Engineering House
11 National Circuit
Barton ACT 2600
AUSTRALIA
Telephone: 61 2 6270 6555
Fax: 61 2 6273 1488
Email: osqa@engineersaustralia.org.au
Website: http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au
Licensing or registration requirements
In many occupations you must be registered with or obtain a license from a local authority in the state or territory where you wish to practise your occupation. Select from the following state links to find out details of the local authority in your state.
Duties and responsibilities of a specific occupation carry different licensing requirements. There are three types of licenses that may be required to practise in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. Select from the following state links to find out details of which licenses are required to practice in your state.
New South Wales
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in New South Wales.
Victoria
Registration is compulsory if working in the building industry and approving designs.
Building Commission
Level 27, 2 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne Vic. 3000
Postal Address:
PO Box 536
Melbourne Vic. 3001
Telephone: 61 3 9285 6400
Fax: 61 3 9285 6464
Email: publicrelations@buildingcommission.com.au
Website: http://www.buildingcommission.com.au
Queensland
Registration is compulsory unless working under the direct supervision of a member of the Board of Professional Engineers of QLD (BPEQ).
The Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland
First floor, The Mansions
40 George Street
Brisbane Qld 4002
Postal Address:
PO. Box 15213
City East Qld 4002
Telephone: 61 7 3224 6032
Fax: 61 7 3224 6256
Email: admin@bpeq.qld.gov.au
Website: http://www.bpeq.qld.gov.au
South Australia
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in South Australia.
Western Australia
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Western Australia.
Tasmania
Licensing is compulsory for engineers who wish to contract directly with their own clients for work over $5000 that needs a building permit.
Building Practitioner Accreditation
Postal Address:
PO Box 56
Rosny Park Tas. 7018
Telephone: 61 3 6233 7657
Fax: 61 3 6233 8338
Email: wstinfo@justice.tas.gov.au
Website: Department of Justice – Workplace Standards Tasmania
Northern Territory
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in the Northern Territory.
Australian Capital Territory
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in the ACT.
Additional training
You may require additional training in Australia before you can get your skills recognised, licensed or registered. For more information contact the relevant state or territory licensing or registration body listed above. You can also check with the Overseas Qualifications Unit in your state or territory.
See: Overseas Qualifications Unit
Industry association memberships
You may benefit from becoming a member of a relevant industry association for your occupation. This could help you with your employment prospects, networking, contact with industry and professional development and may provide you with important information and support.
New South Wales
Engineers Australia (Sydney Division)
Level 3, 8 Thomas Street
Chatswood NSW 2067
Telephone: 61 2 9410 5600
Fax: 61 2 9410 0000
Email: sydney@engineeraustralia.org.au
Website: http://www.sydney.engineersaustralia.org.au
Master Plumbers Association (MPA) of NSW
3 John Street
Lidcombe NSW 2141
Postal Address:
PO Box 42
Lidcombe NSW 1825
Telephone: 61 2 8789 7000
Facsimile: 61 2 9749 7881
Email: info@masterplumbers.com.au
Website: www.masterplumbers.com.au
Master Builders Association of New South Wales
Head Office
52 Parramatta Road
Forest Lodge NSW 2037
Telephone: 61 2 8586 3555
Fax: 61 2 9660 3700
Toll Free: 1800 451 393
Email: enquiries@mbansw.asn.au
Website: www.mbansw.asn.au
Victoria
Engineers Australia, Victorian Division
21 Bedford Street
North Melbourne Vic. 3051
Telephone: 61 3 9329 8188
Fax: 61 3 9326 6515
Email: vic@engineersaustralia.org.au
Website: http://www.vic.engineersaustralia.org.au
Queensland
Engineers Australia (Queensland Division)
447 Upper Edward Street
North Brisbane Qld 4000
Telephone: 61 7 3832 3749
Fax: 61 7 3832 2101
Email: qul@engineersaustralia.org.au
Website: http://www.qld.engineersaustralia.org.au
Queensland Master Builders
417-419 Wickham Terrace
Brisbane Qld 4000
Phone: 61 7 3404 6444
Fax: 61 7 3832 2361
Email: ask@masterbuilders.asn.au
Website: www.masterbuilders.asn.au
South Australia
Engineers Australia (SA Division)
11 Bagot St
North Adelaide SA 5006
Telephone: 61 8 8267 1783
Fax: 61 8 8239 0932
Website: http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au
Master Builders Association of South Australia
Master Builders House
Level 1, 47 South Terrace
Adelaide SA 5000
Postal Address:
PO Box 10014,
Adelaide SA 5000
Telephone: 61 8 8211 7466
Fax: 61 8 8231 5240
Email: buildsa@mbasa.com.au
Website: www.mbasa.com.au
Western Australia
Engineers Australia, Western Australia Division
712 Murray Street
West Perth WA 6005
Telephone: 61 8 9321 3340
Fax: 61 8 9481 4332
Email: wa@engineersaustralia.org.au
Website: http://www.wa.engineersaustralia.org.au/
Master Builders Association of WA
35 Havelock Street, West Perth WA 6005
Postal Address:
PO Box 167
West Perth WA 6872
Telephone: 61 8 9476 9800
Fax: 61 8 9476 9801
Email: mba@mbawa.com
Website: www.mbawa.com
Tasmania
Engineers Australia (Tasmania Division)
Royal Engineers Building
2 Davey Street
Hobart Tas. 7000
Telephone: 61 3 6234 2228
Fax: 61 3 6234 2216
Website: http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/
Northern Territory
Engineers Australia, Northern Division
Survey House
14 Shepherd Street
Darwin NT 0800
Postal Address:
GPO Box 417
Darwin NT 0801
Telephone: 61 8 8981 4137
Fax: 61 8 8981 3449
Email: nt@engineersaustralia.org.au
Website:http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au
Territory Construction Association
Lot 1450 Winnellie Road
Winnellie NT 0821
Postal Address:
PO Box 37121
Winnellie NT 0821
Telephone: 61 8 8922 9666
Fax: 61 8 8922 9600
Email: info@tcant.com.au
Website: www.tcant.com.au
Australian Capital Territory
Engineers Australia (Canberra Division)
11 National Cct
Barton ACT 2600
Telephone: 61 2 6273 1314
Fax: 61 2 6273 2051
Email: memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
Website: http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au
Master Builder's Association of the ACT
1 Iron Knob St
Fyshwick ACT 2609
Postal Address: PO Box 1211
Fyshwick ACT 2609
Telephone: 61 2 6280 9119
Fax: 61 2 6280 9118
Email: canberra@mba.org.au
Website: www.mba.org.au