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Industrial Engineer ANZSCO 233511Skill assessment & visa guide.

Everything a Industrial Engineer needs for Australian skilled migration — the 233511 skill assessment path, MLTSSL visa options, salary, tasks and the CDR you'll submit to Engineers Australia.

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The ANZSCO code for a Industrial Engineer is 233511. Investigates and reviews the utilisation of personnel, facilities, equipment and materials, current operational processes and established practices, to recommend improvement in the efficiency of operations in a variety of commercial, industrial and production environments. It sits in unit group 2335 — Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers at skill level 1, is assessed by Engineers Australia, and is on the MLTSSL.

💡 Migrating on 233511? If your degree isn't accredited, you'll need a CDR mapped to the Industrial Engineer competencies.
At a Glance

Industrial Engineer 233511 — Key Facts

ANZSCO Code
233511
Unit Group
2335Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers
Skill Level
Level 1Bachelor degree or higher
Assessing Authority
Engineers Australia
Skilled List
MLTSSL
Median Salary
AUD 84,000AUD 56,000 → AUD 126,000
The Role

What Does a Industrial Engineer Do?

Investigates and reviews the utilisation of personnel, facilities, equipment and materials, current operational processes and established practices, to recommend improvement in the efficiency of operations in a variety of commercial, industrial and production environments.

Specialisations

  • Engineering Assurance Engineer
  • Integrated Logistics Support Engineer
  • Process Engineer (Industrial)
Duties

Tasks a Industrial Engineer Performs

Your Career Episodes should evidence these ANZSCO 233511 duties:

  • Conducting research and development to improve industrial processes and systems.
  • Designing and analysing production systems, layouts, and equipment.
  • Planning and managing manufacturing and production projects from conception to completion.
  • Identifying and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve quality.
  • Developing and implementing quality control procedures and programs.
  • Developing and implementing safety programs to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
  • Conducting time and motion studies to identify and eliminate bottlenecks in production processes.
  • Collaborating with other engineers, managers, and stakeholders to address industrial engineering issues.
  • Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians.
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant engineering standards, regulations, and safety guidelines.
Migration

Australian Visa Options for Industrial Engineer 233511

Indicative Department of Home Affairs processing times for Industrial Engineer (MLTSSL):

Visa SubclassProcessing (75%)Processing (90%)Skills Authority
189 — Skilled Independent9 months12 monthsEngineers Australia
190 — State Nominated9 months12 monthsEngineers Australia
186 — ENS (Direct Entry)10 months15 monthsEngineers Australia
491 — Skilled Work Regional17 months19 monthsNomination
494 — Employer Regional5 months11 monthsSponsor

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

English

English Requirements (Competent+)

TestMinimum Score
IELTS6.0 each band (Competent English) — higher for extra points
OETGrade B in all sections
TOEFL iBTL 12 · R 13 · W 21 · S 18 · Overall 84+
PTE Academic50 each band (Competent) — 65+ for extra points

Competent English (IELTS 6 / PTE 50) is the baseline for skilled visas; higher scores earn additional points.

Unit Group 2335

Related Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers Occupations

Industrial Engineer 233511 sits in unit group 2335 — Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers alongside:

OccupationANZSCO Code
Industrial Engineer This page233511
Mechanical Engineer233512
Production or Plant Engineer233513
Questions, answered

Industrial Engineer 233511 FAQs

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The ANZSCO code for a Industrial Engineer is 233511. Investigates and reviews the utilisation of personnel, facilities, equipment and materials, current operational processes and established practices, to recommend improvement in the efficiency of operations in a variety of commercial, industrial and production environments. It is assessed by Engineers Australia.

ANZSCO 233511 is the occupation classification for a Industrial Engineer in Australia and New Zealand. It sits in unit group 2335 — Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers at skill level 1.

Industrial Engineer 233511 is on the MLTSSL, making it eligible for the subclass 189, 190, 491, 482, 186 and 485 visas — subject to points, nomination and English requirements.

Yes. Unless your qualification is from a Washington/Sydney/Dublin Accord–accredited program, a Industrial Engineer must submit a Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) — three Career Episodes plus a Summary Statement mapped to the 233511 competency elements — to Engineers Australia.

A Industrial Engineer in Australia typically earns around AUD 84,000 (from AUD 56,000 entry level to AUD 126,000 senior).
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. Reviewed and last updated: . Visa lists and processing times change — always confirm against official sources before lodging.
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