Unleash Your Potential as Telecommunications Network Engineer (ANZSCO 263312)
TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK ENGINEER - ANZSCO 263312
| ANZSCO Code | Skill Level | Assessing Authority | Occupation List Inclusion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 263312 | Skill Level 1 (Bachelor Degree or higher) | Engineers Australia (EA) | Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) & Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) / australian immigration skills list |
| 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 Network Engineer | 263312 | 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 Network Engineer MAY need to submit a Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) as part of their visa requirements.
| 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 on the skill occupation list australia 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 telecommunications core networks, switching centers, IP/MPLS transport, and fiber-optic distribution
- configuring carrier-grade routers, switches, optical cross-connects, base station controllers, and signaling gateways
- analyzing network traffic patterns, bandwidth utilization, Quality of Service (QoS), latency, and packet loss metrics
- ensuring telecommunications infrastructure meets national regulatory guidelines, ACMA standards, and security benchmarks
- managing high-capacity network expansion projects, equipment rollouts, SLA monitoring, and vendor integrations
- developing network resilience strategies, redundant failover mechanisms, and disaster recovery procedures
- coordinating cross-functional technical teams for complex core network troubleshooting and system upgrades
- preparing detailed technical specifications, topology diagrams, routing policies, and capacity planning reports for the skilled employment list
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 on the skill list australia. |
| 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 for a work australia visa. |
| 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 for your skills assessment:
- 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 to satisfy visa requirements.
- 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 to complete their skills assessment for a visa application:
A detailed table listing technical training, domain software tools (Cisco Packet Tracer, GNS3, Wireshark, Opnet, OptiSystem), industry standards, safety protocols, and professional memberships.
Technical narrative accounts (1,000–2,500 words each) written in the first person ("I designed", "I configured", "I optimized"):
- CE 1: Design, configuration, or expansion of a carrier IP/MPLS core telecom network or fiber-optic backbone infrastructure.
- CE 2: Technical analysis, traffic congestion modeling, QoS optimization, or network protocol migration project.
- CE 3: Network resilience enhancement, disaster recovery implementation, or multi-vendor hardware deployment 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 network engineering experience, tool proficiencies, hardware capabilities, and key project outcomes.
| 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 Skills 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 |