From 1 January 2026, all VETASSESS Pathway 1 applicants will be required to complete and submit a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Skills (LLND) assessment as part of their Documentary Evidence Assessment application.
This new requirement aligns with updated compliance standards, ensuring that Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) appropriately assess these core skills for individuals seeking an Australian qualification.
How to Submit Your LLND Assessment
Applicants must:
Download the LLND assessment form from the Evidence Upload section of the online portal
Complete all sections of the form accurately
Upload the completed form along with the required supporting documents when lodging the application
New Video Guides
Updated occupation-specific video guides will be released on 1 January 2026. Applicants are advised to download the latest versions from the official website before preparing and submitting their video evidence to ensure compliance with the updated requirements.
For guidance and application support, contact EMK Global—our team is here to assist you at every step.
Why Australia is still a great destination for engineers in 2025
Australia continues to invest heavily in infrastructure, renewable energy, mining, transport and digital transformation—areas that rely on engineers across disciplines. Employers in both major cities and regional Australia still report strong demand for qualified engineers, and many state nomination programs explicitly target engineering occupations. For skilled migration and employment, engineers must combine a recognized qualification, a positive migration skills assessment (if required) and a visa pathway that fits their circumstances.
Top engineering fields with the strongest demand (2025)
Civil / Structural Engineering — major infrastructure programs, transport upgrades and housing projects.
Mining & Resources Engineering — Western Australia and Queensland persist as high-paying mining hubs.
Electrical & Power Systems Engineering — grid upgrades, renewables, battery storage and electrification projects.
Environmental & Chemical Engineering — water, waste, green hydrogen and emissions control.
Engineering Field
Key Sectors / Projects
Primary Hiring Regions
Civil & Structural
Roads, bridges, rail, housing, construction
NSW, VIC, QLD
Mechanical & Mechatronics
Defence, robotics, automation, manufacturing
SA, NSW, WA
Electrical & Power Systems
Renewable energy, solar, battery, grid upgrades
QLD, SA, TAS
Mining & Petroleum
Resources, oil & gas, minerals, site development
WA, QLD
Environmental & Chemical
Water, waste, hydrogen, sustainability
VIC, WA
Software / Systems / Network
Smart infrastructure, IoT, industrial control
Nationwide
(Occupation lists and state nomination priorities change; always check the relevant state skills list and the national Skilled Occupation List before submitting an Expression of Interest.)
Typical salary expectations (benchmarks for 2025)
Salaries vary by discipline, experience and location. Engineers Australia’s labour market analysis and major job sites report average total remuneration for engineering occupations around the six-figure mark (AUD $100k+ for many established fields), with mining and senior specialist roles paying significantly more. Entry salaries are lower; city vs regional and industry (mining/tech/public) make a big difference. Use up-to-date job boards (Seek, Hays, PayScale) and Engineers Australia reports to benchmark specific roles by city.
Engineering Discipline
Average Annual Salary (AUD)
Experience Level
Civil Engineer
$80,000 – $135,000
Graduate to Senior
Mechanical Engineer
$85,000 – $140,000
Graduate to Senior
Electrical Engineer
$90,000 – $145,000
Graduate to Senior
Software / Systems Engineer
$100,000 – $160,000
Mid to Senior
Mining Engineer
$120,000 – $180,000
Mid to Senior
Environmental Engineer
$75,000 – $120,000
Graduate to Mid
The main migration pathways for engineers (2025) — quick overview
Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated — permanent) — requires nomination by an Australian state/territory (gives extra points).
Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional — provisional) — regional nomination; pathway to PR after meeting conditions. These visas usually require a successful migration skills assessment, that your occupation is on the correct skilled/occupation list, and that you meet the points test (minimum pass mark often 65 but invitations are competitive).
2) Employer-sponsored visas
Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme — permanent) — employer must nominate; streams include Temporary Residence Transition and Direct Entry.
Subclass 482 / Skills in Demand / replacement visa systems — temporary employer-sponsored streams can lead to employer nomination and permanent residence. Note: the Australian Government has been revising temporary and specialist employer pathways recently—processing times and stream rules have changed in 2024–25.
3) Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)
If you finish an Australian-recognised qualification (eligible engineering degrees) you can apply for a temporary graduate visa that gives time to gain local experience and meet employer sponsorship/state nomination requirements.
4) Labour Agreements & Regional Programs
Where direct nomination or standard pathways are not available, employers and regions sometimes use labour agreements or targeted regional programs to sponsor specialist engineering skills.
Visa Type
Category
Permanent?
Sponsor Required?
Key Notes
Subclass 189
Skilled Independent
Yes
No
Points-based, invite only
Subclass 190
Skilled Nominated
Yes
State sponsor
Extra 5 points for nomination
Subclass 491
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)
Pathway to PR
Regional sponsor
3 years to convert to PR
Subclass 186
Employer Nomination Scheme
Yes
Employer
Direct or transition entry
Subclass 482
Temporary Skill Shortage
Temporary
Employer
2–4 years, can lead to 186
Subclass 485
Temporary Graduate
Temporary
No
For international graduates
Engineers Australia — the crucial migration skills assessment
Engineers Australia is the designated assessing authority for most engineering occupations. For most overseas-qualified engineers you must obtain a positive Migration Skills Assessment (MSA) from Engineers Australia before submitting a skilled visa application. The assessment pathway depends on your qualification: accredited degrees, recognised accord degrees (Washington/Sydney/Dublin), or non-accord degrees (which usually require a Competency Demonstration Report — CDR). Engineers Australia updated aspects of their assessment process in 2024–2025, so check the official Engineers Australia migration page and guidance for the pathway that matches your credential.
Practical tip: If your degree is not accredited under the international accords, you will very likely need to prepare a CDR — four technical career episodes, a summary statement, CV and English evidence. The CDR must be your original work and should be tailored to the Engineers Australia migration booklet.
Assessment Pathway
Who It Applies To
Key Requirements
Accredited Qualification Pathway
Engineers with Australian or Washington Accord degrees
Submit degree & transcripts
Competency Demonstration Report (CDR)
Engineers with non-accredited international degrees
3 career episodes, summary statement, CPD
Mutual Recognition Agreement
Engineers from countries with MRA with EA
Simplified process
Australian Qualification + Experience
Graduates from Australian universities
Can use direct qualification proof
The occupation lists & what they mean for engineers
Australia uses occupation lists (these have been reviewed and reformed; for 2024–25 the government has published updated Core Skills/CSOL and related lists). Whether a particular engineering ANZSCO code is eligible for a visa depends on which list and which visa you’re applying for — some lists target long-term needs while others enable short-term or regional solutions. Jobs & Skills Australia and the Department of Home Affairs publish the lists and consultation outcomes that drive policy changes—check them before lodging an EOI.
Realities & risks in 2025 — what to watch out for
Processing delays & policy change: The immigration program has been through structural changes, and expert reports warn of processing delays and shifting priorities—especially for temporary skilled streams—so plan timelines accordingly.
State allocations & nomination caps: State/territory nomination quotas can change during the program year; some states may restrict certain occupations or have additional local rules. Always confirm with the state migration pages.
Quality of supporting documents: Engineers Australia and the Department of Home Affairs reject incomplete or poorly supported applications; invest time in a full skills assessment and high-quality evidence (employment records, reference letters, pay slips, detailed job descriptions).
Step-by-step checklist for engineers who want to migrate in 2025
Identify the ANZSCO occupation that best matches your role (use Home Affairs occupation search).
Check whether that occupation appears on the relevant visa/occupation list (CSOL/MLTSSL/STSOL/any current lists); if you want state nomination check the state skills lists.
Get a migration skills assessment from Engineers Australia (determine whether your qualification is accredited/accord or needs a CDR). Begin this early — assessments can take weeks.
Gather evidence — verified qualifications, detailed employment references (role, tasks, hours, dates), certified ID, English test results (IELTS/PTE/OET if required).
Calculate your points (age, English, skilled employment, qualifications, partner skills, etc.) and decide whether to aim for 189, 190, 491 or employer-sponsored routes.
If using state nomination, apply to the state for nomination and secure it before lodging visa application or wait for invitation per state rules.
Prepare your visa application on ImmiAccount or via an accredited migration agent. Be precise — missing documents are the top cause of delay.
Plan finances & timing — be aware of visa fees, assessment fees, moving costs and potential processing delays.
Career & professional registration after arrival
Registration/licensing: Engineers working in some disciplines (e.g., certain structural or building-critical roles) may require state-level registration or chartered status for certain tasks — check local boards and professional bodies. Engineers Australia provides pathways to Chartered status which helps employability.
Networking & job search: Use Engineers Australia branches, LinkedIn, industry recruiters (Hays, Michael Page, specialist engineering recruiters) and local job boards. Local experience and Australian referees speed hiring.
Quick FAQ (short answers)
Q: Do I always need Engineers Australia assessment? A: For most engineering ANZSCO occupations used in skilled migration, yes — Engineers Australia is the assessing authority and a positive MSA is required before visa lodgement.
Q: Which visa gives fastest route to permanent residency? A: Employer-sponsored Subclass 186 (Direct Entry or TRT stream) or skilled nominated Subclass 190 are common fast routes to PR but depend on employer/state support and your eligibility.
Q: How long does a CDR take to prepare? A: Realistically, 4–12 weeks if you collect supporting evidence, write career episodes and get professional proofreading — allow time for rework if Engineers Australia requests clarifications.
Final tips — make your application competitive
Get a pre-assessment or skills check to identify gaps early.
Improve English test scores (higher scores = more points).
Consider regional visas (491) — easier state nomination and often faster invitations for in-demand regional occupations.
If possible, secure an Australian employer willing to sponsor (482 → 186) — employer pathways are often quicker to permanent residency.
Useful official links (check these first)
Department of Home Affairs — Skilled occupation lists & visa pages (visa subclasses 189 / 190 / 491 / 186).
Engineers Australia — Migration skills assessment & designation info.
Jobs & Skills Australia / CSOL consultations — for the latest occupation priorities.
Summary
Engineering careers in Australia remain highly rewarding and in-demand throughout 2025. With a strong job market, attractive salaries, and clear migration routes — Australia welcomes skilled engineers in all major fields.
Whether through a skilled independent visa (189), state nomination (190/491), or employer sponsorship (186/482), a well-prepared engineer with a positive Engineers Australia assessment stands an excellent chance to secure permanent residency and build a successful career down under.
The Northern Territory Government is still waiting for its full nomination allocation for the 2025–26 program year from the Australian Government.
In the meantime, the Australian Government has released a small interim allocation. Limited Subclass 491 nominations are now available ONLY for eligible onshore applicants with visa deadlines before 31 December 2025.
Applications will be accepted by exception for NT Graduate or NT Resident applicants who:
Have visas expiring before 31 Dec 2025 and are not eligible for a Temporary Graduate Visa.
Are turning 45 before 31 Dec 2025, making them ineligible for the GSM program.
Have birthdays before 31 Dec 2025, causing their points to fall below 65.
Applicants in these categories should lodge their Subclass 491 nomination applications without delay.
The 2025–26 program remains closed for other applicants until the full allocation is received.
Please note: Nominations before visa deadlines cannot be guaranteed. Onshore applicants with visas expiring should seek advice from a Registered Migration Agent (RMA) or legal practitioner to ensure they remain lawful in Australia.
Stay connected with EMK Global for the latest updates on Australian migration pathways!
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The Australian Department of Home Affairs has announced the recommencement of Evidence Level updates under the Simplified Student Visa Framework (SSVF), with the latest changes effective from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM AEDT today. This update follows the temporary pause announced in September 2024 and is based on visa outcomes from 1 October 2023 to 30 September 2024.
The new updates aim to reward education providers demonstrating improved performance while ensuring integrity within Australia’s student visa program. Adjustments will support genuine education providers to prepare for semester 1 of 2025, with country-specific Evidence Levels also being revised.
Key Highlights of the Update
Improved Performance: Providers showing better Evidence Level ratings will advance in Evidence Levels.
Addressing Decline: Providers with deteriorating Evidence Level ratings will be downgraded, except those in higher education, schools, and public vocational education and training sectors, which remain paused at their current levels.
Monitoring Integrity: The Department will closely monitor outcomes and may implement further interim changes if inappropriate recruitment practices are detected.
Context and Trends
Student visa applications for the first quarter of 2024-25 have decreased by 28% compared to the same period last year, with 99,868 applications lodged compared to 112,605 in 2018-19. Encouragingly, some offshore markets are seeing improved visa application quality and lower refusal rates. However, refusal rates for older onshore applications have risen due to stricter integrity measures and the introduction of the Genuine Student test.
Ongoing Engagement and Support
The Department has committed to expanding communication with the education sector and recently announced workshops on recruiting genuine students. These workshops have seen substantial interest from education providers.
Providers are encouraged to submit high-quality, decision-ready visa applications to facilitate timely processing for the 2025 academic year.
About Evidence Levels
Evidence Levels, updated biannually in March and September, reflect adverse immigration outcomes such as visa refusals and cancellations. These updates guide the financial and English language requirements for student visa applicants. The Department stresses the shared responsibility among education providers, migration agents, and students to maintain the integrity of Australia’s international education sector.
Routine Evidence Level updates are scheduled to resume in March 2025, with ongoing monitoring ensuring the program aligns with trends in visa outcomes and recruitment practices.
In 15 August 2024, South Australia announced the state nominated skilled migration program for 2024-2025.
There are 464 occupations are available for the onshore streams and 427 occupations are open for the offshore stream. With onshore stream, there are 3 sub-streams for the applicants who meet requirements can submit a Registration of Interest (ROI) through one of the following streams:
Skilled Employment in South Australia stream – for applicants who have shown commitment to South Australia and have South Australian work experience in their skilled occupation.
South Australian Graduates stream – for applicant have graduated and work in SA in their skilled occupation.
Outer Regional Skilled Employment stream – for skilled migrants who are currently living and working in an outer regional area of South Australia in their nominated occupation may be eligible for state nomination through the Outer Regional Skilled Employment stream.
The general eligible under those streams are:
Have an active EOI on Department of Home Affairs’ SkillSelect system
Currently live and work in South Australia
The applicant’s nominated occupation is eligible under the eligible stream on South Australia’s Skilled Occupation List
Be under 45 years of age at time of state nomination is approved
Have a valid and positive skills assessment
Have at least Competent English (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent)
Score at least 65 points in the Department of Home Affairs’ points test (including state nomination points)
Apart from those general requirement, each streams has it own requirement as following:
Skilled Employment in South Australia stream: The applicant have been residing and working in South Australia for at least the last 12 months, in a full-time (at least 30 hours per week) job.
Australian Graduates stream:
The applicant have completed their qualification at a South Australian education provider
Have resided in South Australia for at least one year during their studies
Have been residing and working in South Australia for at least the last 6 months in a full-time job (at least 30 hours per week).
Outer Regional Skilled Employment stream: The applicant ave been living and working in Outer Regional SA for the last 9 months, and be currently employed, in a full-time job (at least 30 hours per week).
For the prospective skill migrants currently residing offshore and would like to apply for the Offshore stream, South Australia will be assessing candidates on merit by the following factors:
English language ability
Skilled employment years (at least 3 to 5 years) and field of skilled employment
EOI points
Quota for visa 190/491 for South Australia are 3.800 slots
Victoria’s 2024-25 skilled visa nomination program (subclass 190 and subclass 491) is opened from 14 August 2024.
The Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs has allocated 5,000 skilled visa nomination places to Victoria for the 2024-25 program.
Victoria’s allocation consists of:
Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) – 3,000 places
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – 2,000 places
There are some changes in the 2024-25 FY:
Submitting a Registration of Interest (ROI):
To be invited to apply for Victorian skilled visa nomination, applicant must firstly make or update an Expression of Interest (EOI) via the Australian Government’s SkillSelect and then submit ROI.
All Registrations of Interest submitted in previous years have expired. The applicant must submit a new ROI
Employment requirement
For visa 190, there is no minimum work experience and hours of work requirement. If the applicant is living in Victoria and not working, working in non-skilled employment, or working for an employer not physically located in Victoria, they are still eligible to apply for nomination, but they are not eligible to claim earnings in their ROI. If they are living overseas, they are not required to claim earnings in their ROI.
For visa 491, if the applicant is living in Victoria, they must provide an estimate of their annual earnings in their ROI. If they are not working, working in non-skilled employment, or working for an employer who is not physically located in regional Victoria, they are not eligible to apply for nomination. If they are living overseas, they are not required to claim earnings in their ROI.
The Australian Government has provided Tasmania’s skilled nominated visa allocation for the 2024-25 program year.
A total of 2860 nomination places have been issued this year as part of Tasmania’s allocation of state and territory nominated visa categories. These include:
Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa: 760 places
There are some updates for the 2024-25 program includes:
Changes to priority attributes
Green priority attributes have been reduced for the Tasmanian Skilled Employment, Skilled Graduate Established Resident and Business Owner pathways. Some previously green attributes have been moved to a new “orange-plus” category.
Candidates with at least one orange-plus attribute will be a high priority and highly likely to receive an invitation to apply for nomination within six months. The higher the orange-plus attributes a candidate attains, the sooner an invitation will be issued.
All subclass candidates with at least one orange-plus attribute will be invited to apply for nomination this program year.
Employment must be skilled (ANZSCO Skill Levels 1-3) to claim orange-plus attributes.
19 new occupation groups, comprising 78 individual occupations, have been added to the Tasmanian Onshore Skilled Occupation List for the subclass 190 Tasmanian Skilled Employment pathway. Candidates with a skills assessment and directly related employment qualify for permanent visa nomination after six months of work.
The following 19 occupation groups have been added to the TOSOL.
1311
Advertising, Public Relations and Sales Managers
1322
Finance Managers
1342
Health and Welfare Services Managers
1351
ICT Managers
2223
Financial Investment Advisers and Managers
2231
Human Resource Professionals
2242
Archivists, Curators and Records Managers
2321
Architects and Landscape Architects
2325
Interior Designers
2326
Urban and Regional Planners
2343
Environmental Scientists
2713
Solicitors
3112
Medical Technicians
3114
Science Technicians
3129
Other Building and Engineering Technicians
3611
Animal Attendants and Trainers
3991
Boat Builders and Shipwrights
4111
Ambulance Officers and Paramedics
5996
Insurance Investigators, Loss Adjusters and Risk Surveyors
Changes to income thresholds in minimum eligibility requirement and priority attributes based on updates to Australian median and average earnings and the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold.
Employment with a related skills assessment as Chef, Cook, or Café or Restaurant manager in a fast casual restaurant or café business is now accepted
An updated critical roles list (for gold priority in the Tasmania Skilled Employment, Skilled Graduate and Established Resident pathways). 37 occupations have been added to the critical roles list and 30 have been removed.
Added
Removed
135111 Chief Information Officer 135112 ICT Project Manager 135199 ICT Managers nec 224211 Archivist 224212 Gallery or Museum Curator 224213 Health Information Manager 224214 Records Manager 233311 Electrical Engineer 233411 Electronics Engineer 233911 Aeronautical Engineer 233912 Agricultural Engineer 233913 Biomedical Engineer 233914 Engineering Technologist 233915 Environmental Engineer 233916 Naval Architect / Marine Designer 233999 Engineering Professionals nec 234211 Chemist 234212 Food Technologist 234213 Wine Maker 261111 ICT Business Analyst 261112 Systems Analyst 261113 User Experience Designer (ICT) 261211 Multimedia Specialist 261212 Web Developer 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer 263112 Network Administrator 263113 Network Analyst 263211 ICT Quality Assurance Engineer 263212 ICT Support Engineer 263213 ICT Systems Test Engineer 263299 ICT Support and Test Engineers nec 411211 Dental Hygienist 411212 Dental Prosthetist 411213 Dental Technician 411214 Dental Therapist 411311 Diversional Therapist 411411 Enrolled Nurse
133111 Construction Project Manager 133112 Project Builder 133211 Engineering Manager 232212 Surveyor 232213 Cartographer 232214 Other Spatial Scientist 232411 Graphic Designer 232412 Illustrator 232413 Multimedia Designer 232414 Web Designer 233211 Civil Engineer 233212 Geotechnical Engineer 233213 Quantity Surveyor 233214 Structural Engineer 233215 Transport Engineer 234111 Agricultural Consultant 234113 Forester / Forest Scientist 234711 Veterinarian 252111 Chiropractor 252112 Osteopath 311112 Agricultural and Agritech Technician 312111 Architectural Draftsperson 312113 Building Inspector 312114 Construction Estimator 312116 Surveying or Spatial Science Technician 312199 Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec 312211 Civil Engineering Draftsperson 312212 Civil Engineering Technician 312511 Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson 312512 Mechanical Engineering Technician
When it comes to studying abroad, one crucial aspect for international students is the proof of funds requirement set by governments of various study destinations. This requirement mandates that prospective international students have a certain amount of funds immediately accessible to them to be eligible for a study visa. In 2024, there is considerable variation in these minimum requirements across different countries, ranging from less than US$5,000 to over US$15,000. Here, we delve into the details of proof of funds requirements across 20 study destinations, highlighting the diversity and impact of these financial considerations on students’ study abroad decisions.
Understanding Proof of Funds Requirements
The table below presents the proof of funds requirements for international students in 2024 across 20 study destinations:
Study Destination
Proof of Funds Requirement (USD)
Australia
$15,690
Canada
$14,930
China
$2,500 per year of study
Czech Republic
$1,600 per year
Finland
$7,560 per year
France
$5,895 for nine months
Germany
$11,952 for one year
Ireland
$10,680 immediately available
Italy
$3,375 for nine months
Japan
$12,970 for one year
New Zealand
$11,840 per year
Portugal
$10,500 for 12 months
Singapore
$6,175
South Korea
$20,000
Spain
$5,400 for nine months
Switzerland
$23,070 per year
UAE
Varies by university, up to $15,000
UK
$14,940 for nine months
US
Varies by institution, can exceed $70,000 for one year
Key Insights and Analysis
Variation in Requirements: The data reveals significant diversity in proof of funds requirements. While some countries like China and Singapore have relatively lower requirements, others such as Switzerland and the US set high financial benchmarks for international students.
Impact on Students: Higher proof of funds requirements can act as a deterrent for some students, influencing their choice of study destination based on affordability and accessibility.
Considerations Beyond Funds: It’s important to note that proof of funds is just one factor among many influencing students’ decisions. Quality of education, job prospects, immigration policies, and cultural factors also play pivotal roles.
Dynamic Nature: Proof of funds requirements can change annually and may vary based on factors such as the student’s country of origin and the type of study program.
Consultation and Research: Students and agents are advised to consult individual institutions and government sources for up-to-date information on proof of funds requirements.
Conclusion
In conclusion, while proof of funds is an essential aspect of studying abroad, it’s part of a broader spectrum of considerations that international students weigh carefully before making their educational journey decisions. Understanding these financial requirements alongside other factors is crucial for making informed choices and ensuring a smooth study experience abroad.
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