Skilled occupation list / ANZSCO 233111

Chemical Engineer

ANZSCO 233111 (2013). On the MLTSSL and CSOL. Assessed by Engineers Australia. Lowest 189 score invited: 85 points on 15 October 2026.

Lists

MLTSSL · CSOL

189 eligible

Yes

Latest 189 points

Sources: Home Affairs skilled occupation list (read 12 November 2026) and SkillSelect invitation rounds.

Key facts

Chemical Engineer has ANZSCO code 233111 and is on the MLTSSL and CSOL, according to the Home Affairs skilled occupation list read on 12 November 2026.
Chemical Engineer can be used for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189).
In the 15 October 2026 SkillSelect round, the lowest score invited for Chemical Engineer was 85 points (tie-break date 10 July 2026).
The assessing authority for Chemical Engineer is Engineers Australia.

Checked against Home Affairs every day. Last checked 11 November 2026.

Cite this page

AusVisaClock. “Chemical Engineer (ANZSCO 233111).” Updated 12 November 2026. https://ausvisaclock.com/occupation/chemical-engineer-233111/

The figures come from the Department of Home Affairs. You may quote them with a link to this page.

Visas for Chemical Engineer

Each visa this occupation can be used for, with the department’s latest 90% processing time.

Visa	90% decided within
186 Employer Nomination	24 months
189 Skilled Independent	9 months
190 Skilled Nominated	16 months
407 Training	19 months
482 Skills in Demand	9 months
485 Temporary Graduate	33 days
489 Skilled Regional (closed)	—
491 Skilled Work Regional	30 months
494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional	20 months

189 invitation history

Lowest points score invited for Chemical Engineer in each SkillSelect round we hold. All rounds.

Round	Min. points	Tie-break date
15 October 2026	85	10 July 2026
4 June 2026	Not invited	—
13 November 2025	85	—
21 August 2025	90	—
7 November 2024	85	—

Chemical Engineer questions

Is Chemical Engineer on the skilled occupation list?

Yes. Chemical Engineer (ANZSCO 233111) is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This is the department’s list as read on 12 November 2026.

Can Chemical Engineer apply for the 189 visa?

Yes, Chemical Engineer is on the MLTSSL, so it can be used for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189). In the 15 October 2026 round the lowest score invited was 85 points, with a tie-break date of 10 July 2026.

Who assesses Chemical Engineer?

The assessing authority for Chemical Engineer is Engineers Australia. You need a positive skills assessment from it before you lodge an EOI for a points-tested visa.