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ANZSCO 312212Updated 2026-01-29
Civil Engineering Technician
National shortage level: Strong
ANZSCO 312212OSCA 313132
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
31.6%
QLD
23.4%
NSW
19.1%
VIC
Education mix
28.3%
certificate iii/ iv
21.3%
advanced diploma/ diploma
16.1%
bachelor degree
Role overview
Civil Engineering Technicians conduct tests of construction materials, prepare sketches and tabulations, and assist in estimating costs 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.
- • Performs and directs fieldwork and laboratory testing.
- • Interprets work assignment instructions, applies appropriate procedures and selects equipment.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (28.3%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Collects and analyses data and carries out computations.
- • Conducts field and laboratory tests of construction materials and soils, and collects data for traffic surveys.
- • Estimates material costs and ensures finished works are within specifications, regulations and contract provisions.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1710
Annual median: AUD 89k
Range: AUD 80k-AUD 98k