Unleash Your Potential as Telecommunications Engineer (ANZSCO 263311)
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER - ANZSCO 263311
A Telecommunications Engineer (ANZSCO 263311) plans, designs, constructs, configures and maintains telecommunications systems and equipment, taking responsibility for physical infrastructure, transmission protocols, voice/data integration, and signal optimization.
Skill Level: 1 (Bachelor Degree or Higher Qualification)
Specialisations:
- Optical Fibre Engineer
- Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer
Average Income:
The average salary for a Telecommunications Engineer is $101,490 for male employees and $121,339 for female employees per year.
Average Age: Males: 40.4 | Females: 37.3 | Persons: 40.0
[See: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2633 Telecommunications Engineering Professionals – Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia]
| ANZSCO Code | Skill Level | Assessing Authority | Occupation List Inclusion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 263311 | Skill Level 1 (Bachelor Degree or higher) | Engineers Australia (EA) | Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) & Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) |
| Skilled Occupation | ANZSCO Code | Assessing Authority | Permanent / GSM | 489 / 491 Visa | Employer Sponsorship | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 189 Visa | 190 Visa | State | Family | 186 Visa (DE) | 186 Visa | 482 / 457 All Area | 482 / 457 Regional Area | |||
| Telecommunications Engineer | 263311 | Engineers Australia | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Visa processing times-months (75%) | 9 | 9 | - | - | 10 | 17 | 5 | 5 | ||
| Visa processing times-months (90%) | 12 | 12 | - | - | 15 | 19 | 11 | 11 | ||
To obtain a positive skills assessment from Engineers Australia, applicants wishing to be assessed as a Telecommunications Engineer MAY need to submit a Competency Demonstration Report (CDR).
| Invitation Round | 189 Visa Points Score | 491 Visa (Provisional Family Sponsored) Points Score |
|---|---|---|
| 11/08/2020 (Current) | 90 | 75 |
| 14/07/2020 (Previous) | 90 | 95 |
This unit group covers Telecommunications Engineering Professionals who plan, design, construct, configure, test, and optimize telecommunications networks, transmission media, wireless links, and communication hardware systems.
Indicative Skill Level:
In Australia and New Zealand:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or Communications Technology (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks Include:
- planning, designing, and optimizing wireless, cellular (4G/5G), microwave, satellite, and fiber-optic network topologies
- configuring telecommunications switching gear, routers, base stations, antennas, and signal propagation hardware
- evaluating network performance, signal latency, bandwidth capacity, and traffic congestion bottlenecks
- ensuring telecommunications infrastructure complies with national industry standards, safety protocols, and ACMA regulations
- managing cross-functional engineering projects, budgets, procurement, and field equipment deployment schedules
- developing system testing procedures, fault analysis protocols, and emergency network restoration strategies
- collaborating with network architects, software engineers, and regulatory compliance authorities
- preparing technical specifications, system documentation, link budget calculations, and network maintenance manuals
Occupations:
- Telecommunications Engineer
- Telecommunications Network Engineer
| State / Territory | 190 Visa Sponsorship | 491 / 489 Visa Sponsorship | Key Requirements & Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Australia (SA) | ✓ | ✓ | Available to SA international graduates, OR applicants who worked in a skilled occupation in SA, OR have an immediate family member permanently residing in SA, OR high points stream. 1 year skilled work experience in past 3 years. Financial capacity, age ≤ 45, Competent Plus English. |
| Victoria (VIC) | ✓ | ✓ | IELTS 7.0 in each band minimum (or equivalent). Minimum work experience requirement applies unless exempted. Target sector employment in regional Victoria preferred. |
| Western Australia (WA) | ✓ | ✓ | State nomination available for General and Graduate streams subject to occupation demand lists. |
| Tasmania (TAS) | ✓ | ✓ | Formal job offer required for overseas applicants. Must meet residence history guidelines in Tasmania without residing in another Australian state/territory recently. |
| Visa Subclass | Visa Stream / Category | Pathway Type | Key Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subclass 189 | Skilled Independent Visa | Direct Permanent Residency (PR) | Points-tested (Min. 65 pts), invitation required, under 45 years. |
| Subclass 190 | Skilled Nominated Visa | State Nominated PR | State nomination required (+5 points bonus), commitment to live/work in nominating state. |
| Subclass 491 | Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) | 5-Year Provisional (PR 191 Pathway) | Nomination by regional state or family sponsorship (+15 points bonus), 3-year regional requirement. |
| Subclass 482 | Skills in Demand Visa (TSS) | Employer Sponsored Temporary Work | Sponsorship by Australian employer, Core or Specialist Skills stream. |
| Subclass 186 | Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS DE) | Employer Nominated PR | Requires employer nomination, positive EA assessment, and relevant work experience. |
Engineers Australia requires high-resolution colour PDF scans of the following original documents:
- Identification: Current passport bio-page, official national identity card, and standard passport photo.
- Academic Credentials: Bachelor degree certificate, full academic transcripts, and official syllabus/course outline in Telecommunications or Electronics Engineering.
- Employment Evidence: Official work reference letters on company letterhead (detailing job title, weekly working hours, supervisor details, salary, and detailed engineering duties), tax returns, employment contracts, and pay slips.
- English Test Report: Official scorecard for IELTS, PTE Academic, or TOEFL iBT.
- CDR Deliverables: CPD record, 3 Career Episodes, Summary Statement, and tailored CV/Resume.
Applicants holding non-accredited qualifications must submit a Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) mapped to EA Stage 1 Competencies:
A detailed table listing technical education, domain-specific engineering tools (MATLAB, OptiSystem, CST Studio Suite, Wireshark, GNS3), industry standards compliance, safety protocols, and professional memberships.
Technical narrative accounts (1,000–2,500 words each) written in the first person ("I designed", "I calculated", "I deployed"):
- CE 1: Design, installation, or link budget optimization of a telecom network infrastructure (e.g., fiber-optic backbone or 4G/5G cellular system).
- CE 2: Technical research, signal propagation modeling, network testing, or hardware maintenance/troubleshooting project.
- CE 3: Network migration, disaster recovery deployment, spectrum management, or telecom system integration project.
A comprehensive cross-referencing matrix linking your Career Episode paragraphs directly to Washington Accord / EA Stage 1 competency elements for Professional Engineers.
A professionally structured CV highlighting your telecommunications engineering roles, software tools, hardware competencies, and technical achievements.
| Test Name | Competent English (EA Minimum Requirement) | Proficient English (+10 Points) | Superior English (+20 Points) |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / General | 6.0 in L, R, W; 7.0 in Speaking & Overall | 7.0 in each band | 8.0 in each band |
| PTE Academic | 50 in L, R, W; 65 in Speaking & Overall | 65 in each section | 79 in each section |
| TOEFL iBT | L:12, R:13, W:21, S:23 (Overall 93) | L:24, R:24, W:27, S:23 | L:28, R:29, W:30, S:26 |
| Category / Authority | Assessment or Application Type | Fee (AUD incl. GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Engineers Australia | Standard CDR Assessment Pathway | $1,001.00 |
| Engineers Australia | Washington / Sydney / Dublin Accord Pathway | $539.00 |
| Engineers Australia | Fast Track Service (20 Business Days) | $385.00 |
| Engineers Australia | Relevant Skilled Employment Assessment | $517.00 |
| Department of Home Affairs | Subclass 189 Skilled Independent Base Application Charge | $6,135.00 |
| Department of Home Affairs | Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated Base Charge | $6,140.00 |
| Department of Home Affairs | Subclass 491 Regional Base Charge | $4,640.00 |
| Department of Home Affairs | Subclass 482 Skills Shortage Base Charge | $3,035.00 - $4,015.00 |