What is ANZSCO 233211?

ANZSCO 233211 is the occupation classification for Civil Engineer in Australia and New Zealand, sitting in unit group 2332 Civil Engineering Professionals at skill level 1.

Which visas can a Civil Engineer (233211) apply for?

Civil Engineer 233211 is on the MLTSSL, so it is eligible for subclass 189, 190, 491, 482, 186 and 485 visas, subject to points and nomination requirements.

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Q: Does a Civil Engineer need a CDR for Engineers Australia?

Yes, unless your qualification is from a Washington Accord accredited program, a Civil Engineer must submit a Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) with three Career Episodes and a Summary Statement mapped to the 233211 competencies.

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The ANZSCO code for a Civil Engineer is 233211. It covers planning, designing, organising and overseeing the construction of dams, bridges, pipelines, water and sewerage systems, and airports. It sits in unit group 2332 — Civil Engineering Professionals at skill level 1, is assessed by Engineers Australia, and is on the MLTSSL.

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At a Glance

Civil Engineer 233211 — Key Facts

ANZSCO Code

233211

Unit Group

2332Civil Engineering Professionals

Skill Level

Level 1Bachelor degree or higher

Assessing Authority

Engineers Australia

Skilled List

MLTSSL189 / 190 / 491 eligible

Median Salary

~AUD 85k60k entry → 150k+ senior

The Role

What Does a Civil Engineer Do?

A 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.

Specialisations

Airfield Engineer Officer (Air Force)
Hydraulics Engineer

Duties

Tasks a Civil Engineer Performs

Your Career Episodes should evidence these ANZSCO 233211 duties:

Conducting research, feasibility studies and site investigations to determine suitability.
Developing detailed designs and specifications for construction projects.
Preparing cost estimates, budgets and construction schedules.
Obtaining necessary permits and approvals from local authorities.
Overseeing construction projects and managing contractors.
Conducting site inspections for compliance with codes and standards.
Providing technical advice to clients and stakeholders.

Migration

Australian Visa Options for Civil Engineer 233211

Because 233211 is on the MLTSSL, Civil Engineers can access the full range of skilled visas. Indicative Department of Home Affairs processing times:

Visa Subclass	Processing (75%)	Processing (90%)	Skills Authority
189 — Skilled Independent	9 months	12 months	Engineers Australia
190 — State Nominated	9 months	12 months	Engineers Australia
186 — ENS (Direct Entry)	10 months	15 months	Engineers Australia
491 / 489 — Regional	17 months	19 months	Nomination
494 — Employer Regional	5 months	11 months	Sponsor

Processing times are indicative and change; always check the Department of Home Affairs for current figures.

English

English Requirements (Competent+)

Test	Minimum Score
IELTS	6.0 each (L/R/W), 7.0 Speaking · Overall 7.0
OET	Grade B in all sections
TOEFL iBT	L 12 · R 13 · W 21 · S 23 · Overall 93
PTE Academic	50 each (L/R/W), 65 Speaking · Overall 65

Unit Group 2332

Related Civil Engineering Occupations

Civil Engineer 233211 sits in unit group 2332 — Civil Engineering Professionals alongside:

Occupation	ANZSCO Code
Civil Engineer This page	233211 ↗
Geotechnical Engineer	233212 ↗
Structural Engineer	233214 ↗
Transport Engineer	233215 ↗

Questions, answered

Civil Engineer 233211 FAQs

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The ANZSCO code for a Civil Engineer is 233211. It covers planning, designing, organising and overseeing the construction of dams, bridges, pipelines, water and sewerage systems, airports and other civil engineering projects. It is assessed by Engineers Australia.

ANZSCO 233211 is the occupation classification for a Civil Engineer in Australia and New Zealand. It sits in unit group 2332 — Civil Engineering Professionals at skill level 1, which normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher.

Civil Engineer 233211 is on the MLTSSL, making it eligible for the subclass 189 (Skilled Independent), 190 (State Nominated), 491 (Regional), 482, 186 and 485 visas — subject to points, nomination and English requirements.

Yes. Unless your qualification is from a Washington Accord–accredited program, a Civil Engineer must submit a Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) — three Career Episodes plus a Summary Statement mapped to the 233211 competency elements — to Engineers Australia.

A Civil Engineer in Australia earns from around AUD 60,000 at entry level to a median near AUD 85,000, rising above AUD 150,000 in senior or management roles.

Sources & last updated. Occupation classification, tasks and skill level from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — ANZSCO; visa subclasses and processing times from the Australian Department of Home Affairs; assessing authority from Engineers Australia (Migration Skills Assessment). Reviewed and last updated: 26 August 2026. Visa lists and processing times change — always confirm against official sources before lodging.

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