Geotechnical engineers plan, direct, and carry out survey work to study the anticipated behavior of soil and rock under pressure from planned constructions, and they design above and below ground foundations. It is possible that registration or licensing will be required.
Skill Level
Level 1 or Equivalent
Skills Assessment Authority
EA( Engineers Australia)/ AIM

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In Australia, the job of a Geotechnical Engineer is to design, plan, organize, and supervise the construction of civil engineering projects such as dams, bridges, pipelines, gas and water supply schemes, sewerage systems, roads, airports, and other structures; analyze the likely behavior of soil and rock when placed under pressure by proposed structures and design structural foundations; analyze the statical properties of all types of structures and test the behavior and durability of structures. Other professions in unit group 2332 include 233211 Civil Engineer, 233213 Quantity Surveyor, 233214 Structural Engineer, 233215 Transport Engineer
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Skill Level
The majority of professions in this unit category need a level of expertise equivalent to a bachelor’s degree or more. For the formal qualification, at least five years of relevant experience and/or equivalent vendor certification may be substituted. In some cases, in addition to the official qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1), appropriate experience and/or on-the-job training may be necessary.
English Requirement
Tasks to Perform
Permanent | 489 Visa | Permanent | 482 TSS Visa | |||||||
Skilled Occupation | ANZSCO Code | Assessing Authority | 189 Visa | 190 Visa | State | Family | 186 Visa (DE) | 186 Visa | All area | Regional area |
Geotechnical Engineer | 233211 | Engineers Australia | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Visa processing times-months(75%) | 9 | 9 | - | 10 | 17 | |||||
Visa processing times-months(90%) | 12 | 12 | - | 15 | 19 |
11/08/2020 (current) | 189 Visa | 491 Visa (Provisional) (Family Sponsored) |
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Number of total invitations | 110 | 90 |
Points Score | 90 | 75 |
Visa date of effect | 07/2020 | 06/2020 |
14/07/2020 (Previous) | 189 Visa | 491 Visa (Provisional) (Family Sponsored) |
Points Score | 90 | 95 |
Visa date of effect | 07/2020 | 05/2020 |
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– Bio Page of Identity Proof
– CV / Resume
– English Test Result Card
– Three Career Episodes
– Certificate of Degree
– Certified Academic Transcripts
– 3 Career Episodes
– Continual Professional Development (CPD) Report
– Summary Statement[/techland_accordion][techland_accordion title=”Do I need to submit my academic project?”]Yes, you can submit your academic projects done during your professional studies as a Career Episode in your CDR with relevant documentary evidences.[/techland_accordion][techland_accordion title=”Should I provide employment reference letter for my CDR?”]Yes, an employer reference letter is compulsory to provide if you have relevant experience of one or more years and also if you used the projects from CDR based on the work experience.[/techland_accordion][/techland_accordion_container]