Queensland Government is updating its Skilled Occupation List, which dictates the occupations able to apply for a Queensland nominated skilled visa. 

Our submission highlights the growing demand for engineers and the importance of skilled migration to meet the needs of the profession. 

We reiterate our support and advocacy for engineering disciplines to continue to be included Queensland’s State Nominated Skilled Migration Program. The impacts of not including engineers could range from affecting delivery of major infrastructure, to achieving a clean energy transition. 

Queensland’s engineering workforce has grown by 40 per cent over the last decade, reflecting the State’s expanding infrastructure, energy and manufacturing sectors alongside national priorities like the energy transition. 

Our advice highlights a holistic approach should be taken to ensure the wide range of engineering disciplines are included in the list to help resolve workforce challenges. 

Engineering qualifications do not always align with the area of practice they gain competency in, so our submission emphasises the importance of attracting skilled engineers of all levels, associate, technologist and professional engineer. 

Engineers Australia General Manager for Queensland Darren Beattie says the team is looking forward to continued collaboration with Migration Queensland to support the engineering workforce. 

“Our commitment to addressing the complex challenges facing the engineering profession, particularly regarding workforce shortages and skills development, remains steadfast,” he says.