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ANZSCO 312211Updated 2026-01-29
Civil Engineering Draftsperson
National shortage level: Strong
ANZSCO 312211OSCA 313131
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 89k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1710
Salary range: AUD 80k-AUD 98k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
31.4%
QLD
25.2%
NSW
19.6%
VIC
Education mix
41.6%
advanced diploma/ diploma
21.1%
bachelor degree
13.7%
certificate iii/ iv
Role overview
Civil Engineering Draftspersons prepare detailed drawings and plans for civil engineering work in support of Civil Engineering Professionals and Engineering Technologists.
What you do
- • Prepares sketches, charts, tabulations, plans and designs for civil engineering works such as drainage, water supply, sewage reticulation systems, roads, airports, dams and other structures.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: advanced diploma/ diploma (41.6%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Prepares sketches, charts, tabulations, plans and designs for civil engineering works such as drainage, water supply, sewage reticulation systems, roads, airports, dams and other structures.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1710
Annual median: AUD 89k
Range: AUD 80k-AUD 98k