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ANZSCO 233912Updated 2026-01-29

Agricultural Engineer

National shortage level: Strong

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 130k
Weekly earnings: AUD 2490
Salary range: AUD 117k-AUD 142k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

27.8%
QLD
26.2%
VIC
24.6%
NSW

Education mix

31%
bachelor degree
24.6%
certificate iii/ iv
20.6%
Post graduate

Role overview

Agricultural Engineers perform and supervise engineering work related to the use and development of agricultural land, buildings, machines and equipment.

What you do
  • Studies operating requirements for a variety of agricultural machinery, structures and equipment and engages in research and development work.
  • Advises employers, associates or clients on agricultural engineering matters and may consult with other specialists.
  • Designs machinery, structures and equipment and prepares working drawings and other specifications, indicating materials to be used and methods of manufacture and construction.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: bachelor degree (31%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Advises employers, associates or clients on agricultural engineering matters and may consult with other specialists.
    • Designs machinery, structures and equipment and prepares working drawings and other specifications, indicating materials to be used and methods of manufacture and construction.
    • Studies operating requirements for a variety of agricultural machinery, structures and equipment and engages in research and development work.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 2490
    Annual median: AUD 130k
    Range: AUD 117k-AUD 142k