The Engineering Profession in AustraliaOn the 24th February 2007, The Age reported that Australia's spectacular resources boom has run into serious shortages of skilled labour, with the lack of engineers, in particular, plaguing industry employers and causing them to delay projects. The Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia, has estimated 5000 engineers are needed to fill vacancies in resources, infrastructure and defense. To view the article click here The Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia (APESMA) state that they are the largest national non-profit organisation representing professional employees. APESMA represents: engineers, scientists, managers and many other professionals, architects, IT professionals, pharmacists, veterinarians, surveyors and collieries staff. APESMA’s 25,000+ members are found in all areas of public and private employment across Australia. Members range from senior managers, and employees of the largest enterprises, to the self employed and recent graduates. They also promote your professions to the next generation of professionals, with over 15,000 student members. APESMA is a non-profit organisation which operates for the benefit of its members. They have a staff of over 110 experienced professionals, including over 70 experts in workplace, legal, and professional remuneration matters, as well as an extensive network of active members, they can be contacted at www.apesma.asn.au Engineers Australia is the designated authority to assess professional and para-professional qualifications in engineering for the purposes of skilled migration to Australia.
The following table indicates the wage rates that Engineers in Australia are currently being paid in $AUD.
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