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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