Shortage
Critical Shortage
100% of occupations
Australia · Engineering, Manufacturing & Resources
Mining & Resources Engineering
Mining, petroleum, resources extraction and geotechnical engineering.
Salary range
A$153K–180K
Median A$180,000
2035 outlook
+12.0%
growing
PR signal
Excellent PR
Mining Engineer on CSOL with national shortage. Western Australia and Queensland drive demand. Very strong salary signals.
Credentials & pathway
Pathway type
Study Field
Duration
4–2 years
Qualifications
Bachelor · Master
Education fields
Engineering and Related Technologies
WA and QLD dominate mining. Highest starting salaries among engineering disciplines.
Where this leads
Providers & tuition
Cost benchmark — verify before applying
| Provider | Annual fee | Duration | QS |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Western Australia | A$46,000 | 4 yr | #77 |
| Curtin University | A$40,000 | 4 yr | #174 |
| University of Queensland | A$48,000 | 4 yr | #40 |
| University of Adelaide | A$42,000 | 4 yr | #82 |
| James Cook University | A$38,000 | 4 yr | #415 |
Data notice
Labour-market signals are derived from mapped occupations, not a guarantee. Verify fees, CRICOS registration, licensing and visa eligibility with the relevant provider and regulator.
JSA Occupation Shortage List 2025JSA Employment ProjectionsABS 6306.0 Employee EarningsCRICOS Course DataCost snapshot · CRICOS feesVerified 2026-07-18