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ANZSCO Code
ANZSCO 263311 - Telecommunications Engineer
Telecommunications Engineer performs the job task such as designing and developing telecommunications systems, devices, and products. They also configure and integrate network and telecommunications technology with computer software, hardware, desktops, peripherals, databases and operating systems.
Skill Level
Level 1 or Equivalent
Specialization
Signals Officer (Army) (NZ) (S)
Skills Assessment Authority
EA( Engineers Australia)

On the Occupation Lists:
- 489 (S/T) Occupations List
- 482 TSS Visa Medium Term List
- 407 Training visa occupations List
- 482 TSS Visa Regional Occupation List
- 189 Skilled Independent and Family Sponsored 489 Occupations List and 485 Graduate Work Stream
- 190 State/Territory Sponsored
- 186 ENS Visa Occupations List
- 187 RSMS Visa Occupations List
- 491 – Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) Occupation List
- 494 – Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) – Employer sponsored stream
Not on the Occupation Lists:
- 482 TSS Visa Short Term List
Visa Provision
As the occupation features on the MLTSSL as an occupation in demand in Australia, it is possible to apply for any of the visas in the General Skilled Migration (GSM) Program. Visas in this category include the Skilled Independent Subclass 189, Skilled Nominated Subclass 190 and Skilled Work Regional Subclass 491. In addition, there is also the opportunity of applying for a number of employer-sponsored visas if you have a firm offer of employment.
Unit Group: 2633 Telecommunications Engineering Professionals
The job of the Telecommunications Engineering Professionals unit group is to design, construct, install, service, and support telecommunications equipment, systems, and facilities.
Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
English Requirement
- IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
- OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
- TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
- PTE Academic with a min score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall
Exceptions
- Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
- Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states
- Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.
Occupations in this Group
- 263311 Telecommunications Engineer
- 263312 Telecommunications Network Engineer
Tasks to Perform
- Compilation of proposals for engineering projects to specify priorities, identify scope, meaning and requirement, and decide the cost of equipment, materials and services
- Telecommunications infrastructure, networks and services, such as speech, radio, two-way, data, microwave, satellite and digital data systems, are planned, built, installed, configured and commissioned and ensure the interconnection of telecommunications systems with equipment from various vendors, service providers and users
- Assessing and purchasing new goods and services from manufacturers
- The identification and creation of new telecommunications sites through the location of sites, the filing of papers, the drawing up of approval documents, the drafting of building plans and the resulting approval
- Ensuring consistency in the provision of telecommunications systems with rules, legislation, policies and procedures
- Determining suitable hardware and software specifications for telecommunications, ensuring the desired efficiency of telecommunications equipment
- Determination of the type and configuration of circuits, transformers, circuit breakers, lines and facilities for the transmission
- Preparation and analysis of standards, sketches and rules regarding the use of telecommunications equipment
- Telecommunications monitoring systems to evaluate the need for changes, enhancements, modifications, proactive maintenance and new systems.
- Identification and review of the issues and needs of modern telecommunications networks, such as interruption, intelligibility and clarification, with a view to finding the most effective way of minimizing, removing and preventing current and potential problems and enhancing connectivity.
- infrastructure improvement strategies, incorporating features, upgrading existing networks and delivering enhanced telecommunications.
- Evaluating system hardware and software efficiency standards to predict potential requirements, and designing short- and long-term
Australian visa options for Telecommunications Engineer - ANZSCO 263311
Permanent | 489 Visa | Permanent | 482 TSS Visa | |||||||
Skilled Occupation | ANZSCO Code | Assessing Authority | 189 Visa | 190 Visa | State | Family | 186 Visa (DE) | 186 Visa | All area | Regional area |
Telecommunications Engineer | 263311 | Engineers Australia | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Visa processing times-months(75%) | 9 | 9 | - | 10 | 17 | |||||
Visa processing times-months(90%) | 12 | 12 | - | 15 | 19 |
11/08/2020 Round Results:
11/08/2020 (current) | 189 Visa | 491 Visa (Provisional) (Family Sponsored) |
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Number of total invitations | 110 | 90 |
Points Score | 90 | 75 |
Visa date of effect | 07/2020 | 06/2020 |
14/07/2020 (Previous) | 189 Visa | 491 Visa (Provisional) (Family Sponsored) |
Points Score | 90 | 95 |
Visa date of effect | 07/2020 | 05/2020 |