ANZSCO 233912
Agricultural Engineer
Agricultural Engineers apply engineering to farming systems — irrigation, machinery, soil and water management, and post-harvest processing. Episodes should carry real hydraulics, machinery or structural design rather than agronomy advice.
- Assessing authority
- Engineers Australia
- Occupational category
- Professional Engineer
- Occupation list
- MLTSSL
- Indicative salary
- 85k – 145k
Quick answer
Who assesses ANZSCO 233912 Agricultural Engineer?
Engineers Australia assesses ANZSCO 233912 Agricultural Engineer at Professional Engineer level. The occupation has been listed on the MLTSSL, supporting subclass 189, 190, 491, 482 pathways. Indicative Australian salaries run from AUD 85,000 to AUD 145,000.
Visa pathways for Agricultural Engineer
Subclasses this occupation has supported, subject to the current occupation list and each state's own nomination criteria.
- Subclass 189
- Subclass 190
- Subclass 491
- Subclass 482
Occupation lists change. Verify on the current skilled occupation list before lodging.
Career episode angles that work for Agricultural Engineer
Three distinct, non-overlapping directions. Pick projects where you can show your own calculations, decisions and their consequences.
- 1
An irrigation or drainage scheme you designed from water balance and hydraulic calculations
- 2
Farm machinery or processing equipment you designed, tested or substantially modified
- 3
A soil, water or storage problem you solved with a quantified engineering intervention
Technical content assessors look for
- Irrigation & hydraulic design
- Soil and water conservation
- Farm machinery design
- Post-harvest & storage engineering
- Precision agriculture systems
- Water balance modelling
Mistakes specific to this occupation
Agronomy or farm management with no engineering
Choosing this code when the work is civil water engineering
No design calculations of your own
Agricultural Engineer salary in Australia
Market demand: Moderate
Indicative planning range assembled from published market data and recruiter guides. See our engineer salary guide for discipline and experience breakdowns.
ANZSCO 233912 — frequently asked questions
Who assesses ANZSCO 233912 Agricultural Engineer?
Engineers Australia is the assessing authority for ANZSCO 233912 Agricultural Engineer. Engineers Australia assesses this occupation against the Stage 1 competency standard, normally through a Competency Demonstration Report unless your qualification is accredited or accord-recognised.
Is Agricultural Engineer on the skilled occupation list?
ANZSCO 233912 Agricultural Engineer has been listed on the MLTSSL, which supports the subclass 189, 190, 491, 482 pathways. Occupation lists are revised by legislative instrument — verify the current status on the Department of Home Affairs website before lodging an EOI or visa application.
What salary can a Agricultural Engineer expect in Australia?
Indicative salaries for Agricultural Engineer in Australia range from AUD 85,000 to AUD 145,000 depending on experience, state and sector. Graduate roles start lower and senior or specialist roles exceed the upper figure.
What should a Agricultural Engineer write career episodes about?
Choose projects where you personally performed engineering analysis or design. For Agricultural Engineer, strong episodes cover an irrigation or drainage scheme you designed from water balance and hydraulic calculations; farm machinery or processing equipment you designed, tested or substantially modified; and a soil, water or storage problem you solved with a quantified engineering intervention.
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