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ANZSCO 312511Updated 2026-01-29
Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson
National shortage level: Strong
ANZSCO 312511OSCA 313933
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 139k
Weekly earnings: AUD 2670
Salary range: AUD 125k-AUD 153k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
24.7%
VIC
23.4%
QLD
21.9%
WA
Education mix
35.5%
advanced diploma/ diploma
25.1%
certificate iii/ iv
18.9%
bachelor degree
Role overview
Mechanical Engineering Draftspersons prepare detailed drawings and plans of mechanical engineering work in support of Mechanical Engineers and Engineering Technologists.
What you do
- • Prepares drawings, plans and designs for mechanical engineering work under the direction of mechanical engineers and engineering technologists.
- • Assists mechanical engineers and engineering technologists in the design of mechanical equipment and plants.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: advanced diploma/ diploma (35.5%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Assists mechanical engineers and engineering technologists in the design of mechanical equipment and plants.
- • Prepares drawings, plans and designs for mechanical engineering work under the direction of mechanical engineers and engineering technologists.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 2670
Annual median: AUD 139k
Range: AUD 125k-AUD 153k