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ANZSCO 312912Updated 2026-01-29
Metallurgical or Materials Technician
National shortage level: Strong
ANZSCO 312912OSCA 313935
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 156k
Weekly earnings: AUD 3010
Salary range: AUD 141k-AUD 172k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
49.9%
WA
20%
QLD
12.3%
NSW
Education mix
27%
certificate iii/ iv
18.6%
year 12
16.5%
bachelor degree
Role overview
Metallurgical or Materials Technicians test materials as part of mineral and metal processing and refining, or for research into metals, ceramics, polymers and other materials in support of Metallurgists and Materials Engineers.
What you do
- • Studies the properties of metals and other materials.
- • Develops and improves existing materials.
- • Develops new combinations of metals (alloy development) and creates products that combine metals with other materials.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (27%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Advises engineers and manufacturers on industrial processes that use metals and the correct selection of metals for specific uses.
- • Checks the quality of metals or other materials used in new products.
- • Conducts quality tests and other tests to detect defects.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 3010
Annual median: AUD 156k
Range: AUD 141k-AUD 172k