ICT Project Manager (ANZSCO 135112)
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What an ICT Project Manager does
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates quality accredited ICT and cyber security projects. Accountable for day-to-day operations of resourcing, scheduling, prioritisation and task coordination, and meeting project milestones, objectives and deliverables within agreed timeframes and budgets.
- Specialisations
- ICT Development Manager, ICT Security Project Manager
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 135112
- Skill level
- 1Bachelor degree or higher
- Skilled lists
- Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)Regional Occupation List (ROL)
- Assessing authority
- ACS
- National shortage
- No shortage
Visa options
Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.
Points-tested
- Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedVia STSOLEligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedVia STSOL and ROLEligible
- Subclass 491, family sponsoredNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Employer-sponsored
Main tasks
- analysing information needs and specifying technology to meet those needs
- formulating and directing information and communication technology (ICT) strategies, policies and plans
- directing the selection and installation of ICT resources and the provision of user training
- directing ICT operations and setting priorities between system developments, maintenance and operations
- overseeing the security of ICT systems
Shortage by state
- NationalNo shortage
- ACTNo shortage
- NSWNo shortage
- NTShortage
- QLDNo shortage
- SANo shortage
- TASNo shortage
- VICNo shortage
- WANo shortage
State and territory nomination
For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.
Common questions
What does an ICT Project Manager do?
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates quality accredited ICT and cyber security projects. Accountable for day-to-day operations of resourcing, scheduling, prioritisation and task coordination, and meeting project milestones, objectives and deliverables within agreed timeframes and budgets. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is ICT Project Manager on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. ICT Project Manager (ANZSCO 135112) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and Regional Occupation List (ROL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 186, 190, 482, 491 and 494 visas.
What is the ANZSCO code for ICT Project Manager?
135112. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can an ICT Project Manager migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include ICT Project Manager for the Subclass 186, Subclass 190, Subclass 482, Subclass 491 and Subclass 494 visas. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.
Who assesses ICT Project Manager for an Australian visa?
ACS, the skills assessing authority listed for 135112.
Is ICT Project Manager in demand in Australia?
Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "No shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.