Who assesses Telecommunications Network Engineer (263312) for migration?

EA (Engineers Australia) is the assessing authority for Telecommunications Network Engineer under code 263312. It assesses engineering competence, usually through a Competency Demonstration Report or an accredited-qualification pathway.

Which occupation lists include Telecommunications Network Engineer?

Our current data places 263312 on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This links to visa subclasses 189, 190, 491, 482, 186, 494, 485 and 407. Lists change, so EMC Australia confirms the position at the time you apply.

What evidence helps a Telecommunications Network Engineer (263312) skills assessment?

Prepare engineering qualifications and telecommunications network employment. Reference letters should describe duties such as: design telecommunications network topology.

My job title isn't exactly 'Telecommunications Network Engineer'. Can I still use 263312?

Yes, if your actual duties match. Assessors look at what you did — for Telecommunications Network Engineer, that means work centred on engineering telecommunications networks — rather than your employer's title. If your duties fit a neighbouring code in unit group 2633 better, nominate that instead.

Where do Telecommunications Network Engineers (263312) work in Australia?

Telecommunications Network Engineers are commonly employed by carriers, NBN and network vendors. Regional employers may also open 491 or 494 options for 263312.

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Telecommunications Network Engineer 263312

Yes. Telecommunications Network Engineer (263312) can be used for an Australian visa. It is on the MLTSSL and CSOL. EA is the assessing authority. The stored subclasses are 189, 190, 491, 482, 186, 494, 485 and 407.

Telecommunications Network Engineer (263312): Design, construct, install, commission and maintain telecommunications equipment and systems.

If your work is mainly about engineering telecommunications networks, ANZSCO 263312 Telecommunications Network Engineer is the code to examine first. It belongs to unit group 2633 Telecommunications Engineering Professionals, and in our data it appears on MLTSSL and CSOL. This page sets out the duties, assessment and visa options that apply to this specific occupation. See how this occupation can connect to points-tested skilled visas, state nomination and employer sponsorship — including a EA skills assessment.

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ANZSCO

263312

Assessing authority

Occupation lists

MLTSSL · CSOL

Industry

ICT & software

Can this occupation migrate?

Potentially — if the list, the assessment and the rest of the profile fit.

Telecommunications Network Engineer can be relevant to skilled and employer-sponsored pathways. Your actual options depend on age, English, qualifications, work history, the skills assessment, points, state nomination, and whether an employer can sponsor the position. A place on a list is not a grant.

Potential visa pathways

Start with the pathway type, not only the subclass.

Points-tested

For skilled applicants who may qualify on occupation, skills assessment, points and invitation.

Employer-sponsored

For applicants with an Australian employer willing and able to sponsor an eligible position.

Other pathways

These are the other subclasses stored for this occupation.

State nomination

Lists change. We check this year’s program.

Whether Telecommunications Network Engineer is open for 190 or 491 depends on the state, the stream, and the month. NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern Territory each run their own program. Occupation-specific status is checked against the current list — not a screenshot from last year.

EOI and state nomination

NSWclosed
VICclosed
QLDclosed
SAunavailable
WAnot announcedGoldfields
TASopen
ACTnot announced
NTclosed

Skills assessment

Skills assessment for Telecommunications Network Engineer

The assessment tests whether your qualification and work match this nominated occupation. EA is the usual authority. Confirm it on the current Home Affairs list before you apply. A suitable outcome is generally required before a points-tested EOI.

How skills assessments work

Points and other factors

The occupation is only the starting point.

Age

Points sit in set age bands. Confirm the current test before you claim a number.

English

Competent English is the usual baseline. Proficient or superior English can add points.

Skilled employment

Work in the nominated or closely related occupation can add points. Dates have to survive a skills assessment.

Qualifications

Recognised qualifications can add points. The assessing authority decides comparability.

Australian study and partner

Australian study, specialist education, partner skills or community language may add points.

Nomination

State nomination (190) or regional nomination (491) can add points. 189 has neither.

Points calculator

Occupation match

Is Telecommunications Network Engineer the right code?

Nominate the work you actually do, not the job title on a card. Confirm the official ANZSCO description before you pay for an assessment.

Design telecommunications network topology
Plan fibre, mobile and transmission networks
Configure core and access network equipment
Optimise network performance and capacity
Manage network rollout projects

Questions

Before you start an assessment

EA (Engineers Australia) is the assessing authority for Telecommunications Network Engineer under code 263312. It assesses engineering competence, usually through a Competency Demonstration Report or an accredited-qualification pathway.

Related occupations

Roles often confused with this one.

These are similar job titles. The visa list and skills assessment still depend on the code that matches the work you do.

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Not sure which pathway fits.

Tell us the occupation, the assessment if you have one, and where you are willing to live. We will say whether 189, 190, 491 or an employer visa is worth the next fee.