ANZSCO Code: 233511 (Industrial Engineer)

Industrial Engineer 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.

Industrial Engineer Skill Assessment Authority:

Engineers Australia

Skill Level

1

Specialisation:

Process Engineer (Industrial)

Unit Group: 2335 Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers

Design, organise and oversee the construction, operation and maintenance of mechanical and process plant and installations, establish programs for the coordination of manufacturing activities, and ensure usage of resources is cost effective.

Skill Level

Most occupations under this unit group are skill level 1 occupation and a relevant bachelor's degree or higher can equate to this skill level. In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Other Occupations in this Unit Group

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Tasks

  • Studying functional statements, organisational charts and project information to determine functions and responsibilities of workers and work units and to identify areas of duplication
  • Establishing work measurement programs and analysing work samples to develop standards for labour utilisation
  • Analysing workforce utilisation, facility layout, operational data and production schedules and costs to determine optimum worker and equipment efficiencies
  • Designing mechanical equipment, machines, components, products for manufacture, and plant and systems for construction
  • Developing specifications for manufacture, and determining materials, equipment, piping, material flows, capacities and layout of plant and systems
  • Organising and managing project labour and the delivery of materials, plant and equipment
  • Establishing standards and policies for installation, modification, quality control, testing, inspection and maintenance according to engineering principles and safety regulations
  • Inspecting plant to ensure optimum performance is maintained
  • Directing the maintenance of plant buildings and equipment, and coordinating the requirements for new designs, surveys and maintenance schedules

Visa options for Industrial Engineer:

  • 186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa

  • 189 - Points-Tested - Skilled Independent visa

  • 190 - Skilled Nominated visa

  • 407 - Training visa

  • 485 - Graduate Work - Temporary Graduate visa

  • 489 - Family Sponsored - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa

  • 489 - State or Territory Nominated - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa

  • 482 - Medium Term Stream - Temporary Skill Shortage visa

  • 187 - Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme visa

  • 494 - Employer Sponsored Stream - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa

  • 491 - State or Territory Nominated - Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa

  • 491 - Family Sponsored - Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa

Overview of Key Employment Statistics for Industrial Engineer ANZSCO 233511:

Employed

Employed

4700

Part-time share

Part-time share

11%

Female share

Female share

18%

Median weekly earnings

Median weekly earnings

N/A

Median age

Median age

39

Annual employment growth

Annual employment growth

N/A

State distributions

Learn how Industrial Engineer ANZSCO 233511 professionals are spread across different states and territories.

New South Wales map

New South Wales

29.4%

Victoria map

Victoria

35.7%

Greenland map

Greenland

13.8%

South Australia map

South Australia

8.3%

Western Australia map

Western Australia

10.5%

Tasmania map

Tasmania

1.2%

Northern Territory map

Northern Territory

0.2%

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Australian Capital Territory

1.0%

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Frequently
asked questions

Have a look at frequently asked questions.

What is the ANZSCO code for Industrial Engineer?

The ANZSCO code for an Industrial Engineer is 233511, as classified by the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO).

What is the minimum qualification required for skill assessment as an Industrial Engineer?

To receive an assessment as a Professional Industrial Engineer ANZSCO 233511, you typically need a bachelor's degree or higher qualification in industrial engineering. If you have a degree in mechanical or production engineering along with higher qualifications or experience in Industrial Engineering, you are eligible. Relevant experience or on-the-job training may also be crucial for assessment based on your profile.

What tasks are typically performed by a Professional Industrial Engineer ANZSCO 233511?

Industrial Engineer ANZSCO 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.

Is Industrial engineering a high demand occupation in Australia?

Industrial Engineering has a below economy-wide average future demand with it being in shortage in states such as NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, and ACT; while Tasmania and Northern Territory do not have shortage as per Skills Priority List 2023. It is included on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) which highlights it as a skill in demand in Australia.

I am a mechanical engineer. Can I get an assessment as an Industrial Engineer ANZSCO 233511?

If your bachelor's had subjects relevant to industrial engineering along with work experience or higher qualifications in the occupation, you can get assessment as an Industrial Engineer.