Materials Engineer, ANZSCO 233112: code, lists, and assessment

Materials Engineer (233112) is ANZSCO code 233112, skill level 1. The job is: investigating the properties of metals, ceramics, polymers, and other materials, then assessing and developing their engineering and commercial applications. This covers a wide range of industries, from aerospace and construction to biomedical and electronics manufacturing. Registration or licensing may be required.

Who assesses it

The assessing authority for Materials Engineer is not in the verified record for this piece. The occupation page carries the current authority name and link, sourced from ABS and Home Affairs. Check there before lodging any skills assessment application.

Which lists it sits on

Materials Engineer (233112) appears on two Australian skilled occupation lists, as published by the Department of Home Affairs:

• Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL): opens pathways including the subclass 189 and 190 skilled visas, among others.
• Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL): relevant to the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) and related pathways.

Both lists are at the Home Affairs Skill Occupation List page. List membership can change when Home Affairs updates the lists. Check the source before relying on any piece of information, including this page. Being on a list opens a pathway. It is not itself a guarantee of any visa grant or assessment outcome.

2025 shortage rating: The current shortage rating for Materials Engineer on the 2025 Occupation Shortage List (released October 2025) is shown on the occupation page. A shortage rating and list membership are separate things. An occupation can be in shortage and on the MLTSSL, or on a list and not in shortage. Read both sources independently.

New Zealand: Materials Engineer (233112) is on the NZ Green List (effective 26 March 2025). The NZ Green List operates separately from Australian occupation lists. Check the Immigration New Zealand page for current eligibility criteria and tier, as the list can be updated.

Near-miss codes

The Chemical and Materials Engineers group (2331) contains a closely related code:

• Chemical Engineer (233111) focuses on the design and operation of industrial chemical processes, rather than the properties and applications of materials themselves.

If your work centres on chemical plant design or process engineering, 233111 may be the closer fit. If your work is about how materials behave and how to apply them, 233112 is the starting point. The ABS description is the deciding text.

Find your code

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