Civil Engineer 233211 visa applicants have several skilled and employer-sponsored options in 2026.
Civil Engineer remains on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL).
That can support a Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189), Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) or Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491). Employer options include the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482), Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) and Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494).
Before most skilled pathways, however, you need a suitable skills assessment from Engineers Australia.
This Millennium Migration guide explains the main options, current state settings and 2026 invitation context.
The short version
- Occupation: Civil Engineer — code 233211 under the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO).
- Assessing authority: Engineers Australia.
- MLTSSL: yes.
- Core Skills Occupation List: yes.
- Points-tested pathways: 189, 190 and 491.
- Employer-sponsored pathways can include 482, 186 and 494.
- Current points-test threshold: 65 points.
- Civil Engineer was not included in the latest 189 round on 4 June 2026.
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Start the free visa assessmentWhat does Civil Engineer 233211 cover?
Civil Engineers design, plan and oversee infrastructure and other civil engineering projects.
This can include roads, bridges, pipelines, airports, water systems, sewerage and major structures.
Jobs and Skills Australia places Civil Engineer within ANZSCO unit group 2332.
Civil Engineer 233211 visa: Engineers Australia assessment
Engineers Australia is the authorised skills assessing authority for Civil Engineer 233211.
The correct assessment pathway depends mainly on where and how your engineering qualification was accredited.
For your Civil Engineer 233211 visa assessment, check Engineers Australia’s pathway rules before paying. A provisionally accredited course or a different nominated engineering occupation can require the CDR route.
| Qualification | Typical pathway | 2026–27 fee incl. GST |
|---|---|---|
| Engineers Australia-accredited Australian degree | Australian qualification pathway | AUD $346.50 |
| Accredited overseas professional engineering degree | Washington Accord for Professional Engineer; Sydney and Dublin Accords relate to other engineering categories | AUD $555.50 |
| Non-accredited or differently aligned qualification | Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) | AUD $1,034 |
| Optional fast-track service | Additional service | AUD $396 extra |
For a Civil Engineer 233211 visa, check the exact accredited course and study dates. Professional Engineer, Engineering Technologist and Engineering Associate are different categories. A Sydney or Dublin Accord award does not automatically qualify you for a Civil Engineer assessment.
Standard assessments currently take about 15 weeks to be assigned to an assessor.
Fast-track applications can be assigned within 20 business days, but that is not a guaranteed outcome date.
These 2026–27 assessment fees show the published Goods and Services Tax (GST)-inclusive amounts. Confirm whether GST applies to you and check the checkout total. Visa charges, employment assessments, PhD assessments and other services are separate.
CDR warning: career episodes must represent your own engineering work.
Engineers Australia can reject applications and impose bans for plagiarism or misleading documents.
Civil Engineer 233211 visa pathways in 2026
| Visa | How Civil Engineer fits | Main requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) | MLTSSL occupation | Competitive SkillSelect invitation |
| Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) | Eligible skilled occupation | State or territory nomination |
| Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) | Eligible skilled occupation | State nomination or eligible family sponsorship |
| Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482), Core Skills | Included on CSOL | Approved employer and nominated position |
| Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186), Direct Entry | CSOL supports Direct Entry eligibility | Employer nomination and applicable skills criteria |
| Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) | Regional employer pathway may apply | Regional position, nomination and skills assessment |
Civil Engineer 233211 visa: latest 189 invitation position
The Department of Home Affairs results page checked on 5 October 2026 still displayed the subclass 189 round of 4 June 2026.
Home Affairs issued 10,000 subclass 189 invitations in that round.
Civil Engineer was not among the occupations invited in the June round.
The most recent Civil Engineer result identified in the published rounds was 7 November 2024, at 85 points.
As at 5 October 2026, Home Affairs says the next 189 round is expected by 31 October 2026.
Do not treat 85 points as a current invitation cut-off.
The occupation was skipped in June 2026, showing why applicants should also consider 190, 491 and sponsorship.
For your Civil Engineer 233211 visa plan, compare the current invitation results with previous rounds. Keep your Expression of Interest (EOI) accurate; an expected round date is not an invitation promise.
Civil Engineer 233211 visa: state nomination snapshot
| State / territory | Position at 5 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| NSW | Unit group 2332 is listed for subclass 190 and subclass 491 pathways 2 and 3. Individual nomination criteria still apply. |
| Victoria | The 2026–27 nomination program had not yet opened at verification. |
| Queensland | Published onshore and offshore lists include Civil Engineer for 190 and 491. Check the applicable program year and whether Registrations of Interest (ROIs) are open. |
| South Australia | Skilled Registration of Interest (ROI) and General Skilled Migration (GSM) applications remain unavailable pending commencement of the 2026–27 program. |
| Tasmania | The 2026–27 program opened on 17 August. Civil Engineer appears in subclass 190 Tasmanian Skilled Employment (TSE) priority roles; employment and pathway rules still apply. |
| ACT | Civil Engineer 233211 remains on the ACT Nominated Migration Program Occupation List. |
| Western Australia | Check current 2026–27 State Nominated Migration Program (SNMP) settings before relying on WA nomination. This table does not confirm an open WA pathway. |
State eligibility does not guarantee nomination. Each jurisdiction selects applicants under its own priorities.
A Civil Engineer 233211 visa state plan must match your residence, employment and pathway. Check the official links below before submitting an ROI; list inclusion alone does not mean the program is accepting applications.
Civil Engineer salary and employer sponsorship
Indeed reported an average Australian Civil Engineer base salary of AUD $98,226.
The figure was based on 938 reported salaries. The page checked displayed an update date of 27 September 2026.
Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) reports median weekly earnings of AUD $2,217 for full-time, non-managerial adult employees in Civil Engineering Professionals.
That JSA figure uses May 2025 employee earnings data for the broader ANZSCO 2332 group.
For Civil Engineer 233211 visa salary planning, these are different measures and populations. Neither is a promised salary or a substitute for the sponsored position’s market rate. JSA’s legacy ANZSCO profile is no longer updated.
The Core Skills Income Threshold is AUD $79,423 per year from 1 July 2026. It applies to relevant subclass 482 Core Skills and subclass 186 nominations, subject to applicable exemptions.
Employers must also satisfy applicable annual market salary requirements.
The July 2026 government threshold notice confirms the increase. Check Home Affairs salary requirements for the nomination date, stream and any exemption.
Do Civil Engineers receive priority processing?
Some Civil Engineer applications may receive priority where they meet the construction-sector criteria. Ministerial Directions 121 and 122 took effect on 19 September 2026.
For the visas they cover, these Directions put specified sectors, including construction, in the first processing group.
Direction 121 covers subclass 482. Direction 122 covers, among other visas, subclasses 186, 189, 190, 491 and 494. A construction connection must satisfy the relevant Direction; the occupation title alone does not establish priority.
Priority affects processing order. It does not give extra points or guarantee an invitation or visa grant.
Common Civil Engineer 233211 visa mistakes
Choosing the wrong Engineers Australia pathway can add cost and delay.
Another mistake is assuming that 65 points is competitive simply because it is the legal threshold.
Support every Civil Engineer 233211 visa points claim with evidence. Use the skilled visa points test guide and confirm which work and qualifications you can claim.
Applicants should also avoid relying only on subclass 189 when state and employer pathways may be available.
State nomination settings can change quickly, so occupation eligibility should be checked before lodging an ROI.
Frequently asked questions about Civil Engineer 233211 visa
Civil Engineer 233211 visa: assessment and eligibility
Is Civil Engineer 233211 eligible for subclass 189?
Yes. Civil Engineer remains on the MLTSSL, but you still need an invitation through SkillSelect.
Who assesses Civil Engineers for Australian migration?
Engineers Australia assesses Civil Engineer 233211 visa skills. Your qualifications and competency must support the nominated occupation.
How long does an Engineers Australia skills assessment take?
Standard applications currently take about 15 weeks to be assigned to an assessor. This is an allocation estimate, not a decision deadline.
Invitations and points
Was Civil Engineer invited in the June 2026 subclass 189 round?
No. Civil Engineer was not listed among the occupations invited in the 4 June 2026 round.
What was the last published 189 score for Civil Engineer?
For Civil Engineer 233211 visa planning, the latest historical result identified was 85 points on 7 November 2024. It is not a current guaranteed invitation score.
State and employer pathways
Can Civil Engineers apply for subclass 190 or 491?
Potentially yes. Civil Engineer is eligible federally, but state nomination requirements differ.
Can a Civil Engineer get employer sponsorship?
Civil Engineer 233211 visa employer options include subclass 482 Core Skills and subclass 186 Direct Entry because the occupation is on the CSOL. A suitable employer, nomination and all applicable applicant criteria are still required.
Does 65 points guarantee an invitation?
No. Sixty-five is the minimum points-test threshold, not a guaranteed invitation score.
Check your Civil Engineer 233211 visa strategy
Your strongest pathway may be 189, state nomination, regional migration or employer sponsorship.
Millennium Migration can compare the options against your points, experience and Engineers Australia assessment.
Explore our skilled visa services to discuss your Civil Engineer 233211 visa options.
Free visa assessment Book a consultationRelated reading
- Skilled Visa Points Test: Complete 2026 Guide
- 2026–27 Australian Migration Program
- Recent Australian Migration Changes 2026
- Australian Skilled Visas: 189, 190 and 491
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Sources
- Engineers Australia — Migration Skills Assessment . Checked 5 October 2026.
- Engineers Australia — Assessment Fees . Checked 5 October 2026.
- Federal Register — Skilled Occupations and Assessing Authorities . Checked 5 October 2026.
- Department of Home Affairs — Core Skills Occupation List . Checked 5 October 2026.
- Department of Home Affairs — SkillSelect . Checked 5 October 2026.
- Department of Home Affairs — Skilled Visa Processing Priorities . Checked 5 October 2026.
- NSW Government — NSW Skills Lists . Checked 5 October 2026.
- Jobs and Skills Australia — Civil Engineering Professionals . Checked 5 October 2026.
- Indeed Australia — Civil Engineer Salary . Checked 5 October 2026.
- Home Affairs — Current invitation rounds. Check the current page before applying.
- Home Affairs — Previous invitation rounds. Check the current page before applying.
- Victoria — Skilled migration. Check the current page before applying.
- Queensland — Onshore occupation list. Check the current page before applying.
- Queensland — Offshore occupation list. Check the current page before applying.
- South Australia — Program status. Check the current page before applying.
- Tasmania — 2026–27 opening. Check the current page before applying.
- Tasmania — TSE priority roles. Check the current page before applying.
- ACT — Occupation list. Check the current page before applying.
- WA — Check current program settings. Check the current page before applying.
General information only, not migration advice. Skilled occupation lists and state nomination settings can change. Outcomes depend on individual circumstances.
Sources checked on 5 October 2026. Recheck fees, invitation results and state settings before acting.
Sam Lotfollahi, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 0901704, leads Millennium Migration.