Skills in Demand visa subclass 482
A temporary employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an approved DAMA employer and applicable labour agreement arrangements.
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DAMA OCCUPATION OVERVIEW
Geotechnical Engineer
ANZSCO 233212
Geotechnical Engineer (ANZSCO 233212) is available under selected DAMA arrangements. Participating regions, occupation conditions, concessions and employer-sponsored visa pathways may vary between DAMAs. Review the current regions and requirements below.
Occupation guide
Occupation details and duties
Geotechnical Engineer plans, directs and conducts survey work to analyse the likely behaviour of soil and rock when placed under pressure by proposed structures, and designs above and below ground foundations. Registration or licensing may be required.
Typical tasks and duties
Geotechnical Engineer may perform the following tasks:
- investigate the engineering feasibility of planned new developments involving soil, rock and groundwater
- plan and undertake site investigations for proposed major engineering works such as bridges, dams and tunnels
- design measures to correct land contamination and salination
- design major structures in rock such as tunnels, basements and shafts
- perform computer analyses, use computer databases and generate computer-aided designs
- work out strategies to control landslides and areas of potential instability
- supervise the construction and performance of major engineering works involving excavation and/or exploration
- act as consultants or researchers, carrying out studies in any of the above fields of activity
- act in managerial positions and be responsible for coordination of multidisciplinary study teams, staff recruitment and matters of work organisation.
Employer-sponsored pathways
Possible DAMA pathways
Availability depends on the relevant DAMA agreement, occupation conditions, concessions, employer endorsement, nomination requirements and the applicant’s circumstances.
Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186
A permanent employer-sponsored pathway that may be available where the relevant DAMA agreement and nomination requirements permit it.
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A provisional regional employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an endorsed employer in a participating DAMA region.
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Occupation available in 1 DAMA region
Geotechnical Engineer is recorded as available in the DAMA regions listed below. Open a region card to review the relevant regional DAMA information.
Important notes
- Inclusion on a DAMA occupation list does not guarantee employer sponsorship, endorsement, nomination or visa eligibility.
- Occupation conditions, concessions and visa pathways vary between DAMAs and may change over time.
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Geotechnical Engineer historical SkillSelect report
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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
