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ANZSCO 233111Updated 2026-01-29
Chemical Engineer
National shortage level: Low
ANZSCO 233111OSCA 243131
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 128k
Weekly earnings: AUD 2460
Salary range: AUD 115k-AUD 141k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
26.5%
WA
24.5%
VIC
22.4%
NSW
Education mix
61.5%
bachelor degree
30.9%
Post graduate
2.1%
advanced diploma/ diploma
Role overview
Chemical Engineers design and prepare specifications for chemical process systems and the construction and operation of commercial-scale chemical plants, and supervise industrial processing and fabrication of products undergoing physical and chemical changes.
What you do
- • Prepares designs for chemical process systems and plans control systems for processes, such as those used to remove and separate components, effect chemical changes, test and evaluate fuels, transfer heat, and control the storing and handling of solids, liquids and gases.
- • Monitors the operation and maintenance of equipment to achieve maximum efficiency under safe operating conditions.
- • Ensures correct materials and equipment are used and that they conform to specifications.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: bachelor degree (61.5%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Diagnoses malfunctions in chemical plants and instituting remedial action.
- • Ensures correct materials and equipment are used and that they conform to specifications.
- • Monitors the operation and maintenance of equipment to achieve maximum efficiency under safe operating conditions.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 2460
Annual median: AUD 128k
Range: AUD 115k-AUD 141k