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.
Learn moreMetallurgist – ANZSCO 234912
DAMA OCCUPATION OVERVIEW
Metallurgist
ANZSCO 234912
Metallurgist (ANZSCO 234912) 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
Metallurgist researches, develops, controls and provides advice on processes used in extracting metals from their ores, and processes used for casting, alloying, heat treating or welding refined metals, alloys and other materials to produce commercial metal products or develop new alloys and processes. Registration or licensing may be required.
Typical tasks and duties
Metallurgist may perform the following tasks:
- apply physical and chemical methods to separate valuable minerals from their ores
- design processes to separate valuable minerals from ores and to reduce minerals to metals and alloys
- design and operate plants to produce concentrated mineral products and metals
- supervise sampling from various stages of processing for laboratory analysis and testing
- modify and develop processes to improve recovery and quality as well as to reduce waste and costs
- develop and operate processes to meet environmental requirements
- supervise a team of metallurgists, technicians and other workers
- advise operators on production methods and quality control systems
- communicate with other professionals (such as geologists, mining engineers, chemists, administrators and managers) to improve efficiencies
- control expenditure and prepare budgets and technical reports.
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.
Learn moreSkilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa subclass 494
A provisional regional employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an endorsed employer in a participating DAMA region.
Learn moreDAMA availability
Occupation available in 2 DAMA regions
Metallurgist 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.
Check your options
Check your DAMA and employer-sponsored options
We can review the relevant DAMA agreement, occupation conditions, employer sponsorship and visa requirements.
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
