Skills in Demand visa subclass 482
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DAMA OCCUPATION OVERVIEW
Chemical Engineer
ANZSCO 233111
Chemical Engineer (ANZSCO 233111) is available under selected DAMA arrangements. Participating regions, occupation conditions, concessions and employer-sponsored visa pathways may vary between DAMAs. Review the current regions and requirements below.
Occupation guide
Occupation details and duties
Chemical Engineer designs and prepares specifications for chemical process systems and the construction and operation of commercial-scale chemical plants, and supervises industrial processing and fabrication of products undergoing physical and chemical changes. Registration or licensing may be required.
Typical tasks and duties
Chemical Engineer may perform the following tasks:
- seek new and more efficient processes and materials, or improve or find new uses for existing materials
- design methods and equipment to control and contain the processes that transform basic materials into useful products
- ensure the safe, efficient and environmentally friendly operation of equipment and test products at various stages of production to check their quality
- make plans and specifications for new production plants, taking into account available technology, the cost and size of equipment and storage space, market requirements, transport methods and disposal of surplus substances
- review current methods of production for cost efficiency, environmental friendliness, maximum output and optimal product quality
- identify faults in the day-to-day operation of process plants (such as oil refining, steel making and water treatment) and take corrective action
- prepare reports, feasibility studies and cost analyses of processes
- provide product process information to sales and marketing personnel or customers
- direct and coordinate the work of maintenance and construction tradespeople or process plant operators.
Employer-sponsored pathways
Possible DAMA pathways
Availability depends on the relevant DAMA agreement, occupation conditions, concessions, employer endorsement, nomination requirements and the applicant’s circumstances.
Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186
A permanent employer-sponsored pathway that may be available where the relevant DAMA agreement and nomination requirements permit it.
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A provisional regional employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an endorsed employer in a participating DAMA region.
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Occupation available in 2 DAMA regions
Chemical Engineer is recorded as available in the DAMA regions listed below. Open a region card to review the relevant regional DAMA information.
Important notes
- Inclusion on a DAMA occupation list does not guarantee employer sponsorship, endorsement, nomination or visa eligibility.
- Occupation conditions, concessions and visa pathways vary between DAMAs and may change over time.
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Reviewed by Principal Migration Consultant
Reviewed by Mohammad Reza Azimi
This occupation page has been reviewed for migration context by Shada Migration Services. Mohammad has assisted clients with Australian migration matters since 2009 and holds a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from the Australian National University.
Last reviewed: July 2026
