Subclass 189 – Skilled Independent visa (Points-tested stream)
Submitted EOIsAt least 265
Most common submitted EOI points †75 points
Recent invited-status presence<20*
Visa applications lodged<20*
Petroleum Engineer - ANZSCO 233612
Skilled occupation profile
Petroleum Engineer
ANZSCO 233612Petroleum Engineer plans and directs the engineering aspects of locating and extracting petroleum or natural gas from the earth. Registration or licensing may be required.
MLTSSLCSOLSkilled Employer Sponsored Regional Occupations
Recent SkillSelect information
Recent SkillSelect information for Petroleum Engineer
SkillSelect information published for May 2026 provides a historical snapshot of available EOI activity for Petroleum Engineer, ANZSCO 233612. Selected published indicators relevant to this occupation are shown below.
Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated visa
Submitted EOIsAt least 575
Most common submitted EOI points †80 points
Recent invited-status presence<20*
Visa applications lodged<20*
Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa – State or Territory nominated
Submitted EOIsAt least 627
Most common submitted EOI points †90 points
Recent invited-status presence<20*
Visa applications lodged<20*
Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa – Family Sponsored
Submitted EOIs<20*
Recent invited-status presenceNo published EOIs with invited status appear
Visa applications lodged<20*
* <20: the official source published a small-number value below 20. The exact number is not shown by the official source.
† PointsView-calculated indicator: calculated from the published SkillSelect points distribution where sufficient data is available.
This information gives historical SkillSelect EOI information. It does not predict invitation chances, guarantee visa outcomes, or state a minimum invitation score.
Occupation guide
Occupation details and migration pathways
This guide brings together the key occupation tasks, possible visa pathways and skills assessment information for Petroleum Engineer ANZSCO 233612.
Typical tasks and duties
Petroleum engineers may perform the following tasks:
- study geological and geophysical information to determine what type of drilling equipment and method of drilling would be the most efficient and cost effective, as well as plan the locations for drilling
- assist in estimating the economic potential of oil and gas reserves by directing the testing of boreholes
- identify the liquids or gases contained, the rate at which they can be recovered and the temperatures and pressures that need to be dealt with
- determine the best way to develop oil and gas reserves and to maximise recovery and profit
- determine methods of controlling the flow of oil or gas from wells and keep records of production
- plan ways to transport the oil and gas reserves to the seabed, including the use of downhole pumps and gaslift systems
- study operating equipment, environmental problems and the treatment of oil to remove sediment and water
- conduct operations and activities in accordance with environmental policies and codes
- work safely and use any equipment provided for health and safety purposes
- monitor the necessary safety procedures and facilities for personnel working on the project.
Possible visa pathways
This occupation appears on MLTSSL and CSOL and Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Occupations. The right visa pathway depends on factors such as your age, English level, qualifications, work experience, skills assessment, points score, nomination options and employer sponsorship.
Skilled Independent visa subclass 189A permanent skilled visa for invited applicants who may be able to apply without state, territory or employer sponsorship.Skilled Nominated visa subclass 190A permanent skilled visa for applicants nominated by an Australian state or territory government.Skilled Work Regional visa subclass 491A provisional regional skilled visa for applicants nominated by a state or territory or sponsored by an eligible family member.Skills in Demand visa subclass 482A temporary employer-sponsored visa for skilled workers where an Australian employer cannot find a suitably skilled Australian worker.Employer Nomination Scheme visa subclass 186A permanent employer-sponsored visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian employer.Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa subclass 494A provisional regional employer-sponsored visa for skilled workers sponsored by an employer in regional Australia.
Skills assessment
For skilled migration purposes, Petroleum Engineer usually requires a suitable skills assessment. Relevant assessing authorities may include:
Additional occupation-specific assessment information
The assessment authority for this occupation is Engineers Australia and depending on your circumstances, there are five pathways available for migration skills assessment of your engineering degree.
You are required to receive a positive assessment for your qualifications and work experience from Engineers Australia if you are planning to migrate to Australia through skill migration program.
All applicants applying to have their skills assessed by Engineers Australia are required to provide evidence of their English language competency by sitting for an English language test unless exempted.
Click here to read further information regarding the process of assessment by Engineers Australia.
Legacy subclass 187 pathway
Do you currently hold, or have you previously held, a subclass 457 or 482 visa?
If you have worked for a sponsoring employer in regional Australia, please note that Petroleum Engineer — ANZSCO 233612 was included in the legacy Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187) occupation list. The subclass 187 Direct Entry stream is closed to new applications, but the Temporary Residence Transition stream may remain available to certain transitional subclass 457 and subclass 482 workers. Eligibility is limited and depends on your visa history, relevant dates, sponsored regional employment, employer nomination, age, English and other requirements. Being included on this occupation list does not establish eligibility.
If this may describe your circumstances, we can assess whether the subclass 187 transitional arrangements may still apply to you.
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PointsView report available
Petroleum Engineer historical SkillSelect report
The current PointsView report includes historical SkillSelect data through June 2026 for ANZSCO 233612.
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Historical information does not predict invitations, visa outcomes or migration eligibility.
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
