Telecommunications Engineer (ANZSCO 263311)

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    What a Telecommunications Engineer does

    Designs and develops telecommunications systems, devices and products.

    Specialisations
    Signals Officer (Army) (NZ)

    Key facts

    ANZSCO code
    263311
    Skill level
    1Bachelor degree or higher
    Visas that list it
    189190491494
    Assessing authority
    Engineers Australia
    National shortage
    No shortage

    Visa options

    Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.

    Main tasks

    • planning, designing, building, configuring and commissioning telecommunications devices, networks and systems, such as voice, radio, two-way, data, microwave, satellite and digital data systems, and ensuring telecommunications systems interconnect with equipment from different manufacturers, service providers and users
    • compiling engineering project proposals to define goals, identify scope, background and need, and ascertain cost of equipment, parts and services
    • evaluating and procuring new products and services from vendors
    • ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures in the provision of telecommunications systems
    • selecting and developing new telecommunications sites by locating sites, filing documents, drawing up documents for approval, drafting construction drawings and following through to approval
    • determining appropriate configurations of telecommunications hardware and software, ensuring desired performance of telecommunications equipment
    • preparing and interpreting specifications, drawings and regulations for the use of telecommunications equipment
    • determining the type and arrangement of circuits, transformers, circuit-breakers, transmission lines and equipment
    • identifying and analysing problems and needs of existing telecommunications systems, such as interference, intelligibility and clarity, to determine the most appropriate means of reducing, eliminating and avoiding current and future problems and improve communications
    • monitoring telecommunications systems to assess need for updates, upgrades, enhancements, preventive maintenance and new systems
    • assessing performance levels of system hardware and software to project future needs, and developing short- and long-terms plans for updating equipment, adding capabilities, enhancing existing systems and providing improved telecommunications

    Shortage by state

    • NationalNo shortage
    • ACTNo shortage
    • NSWNo shortage
    • NTNo shortage
    • 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 a Telecommunications Engineer do?

    Designs and develops telecommunications systems, devices and products. (ABS ANZSCO description.)

    Is Telecommunications Engineer on the skilled occupation list?

    Yes. Telecommunications Engineer (ANZSCO 263311) is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 189, 190, 491 and 494 visas.

    What is the ANZSCO code for Telecommunications Engineer?

    263311. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.

    How can a Telecommunications Engineer migrate to Australia?

    The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Telecommunications Engineer for the Subclass 189, Subclass 190, 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 Telecommunications Engineer for an Australian visa?

    Engineers Australia, the skills assessing authority listed for 263311.

    Is Telecommunications Engineer 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.

    Sources

    1. 1Department of Home Affairs, skilled occupation listimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au
    2. 2Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO – Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 2022, CC BY 4.0abs.gov.au
    3. 3Jobs and Skills Australia, Occupation Shortage List, 2025 listjobsandskills.gov.au