ANZSCO 313214 Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist
Telecommunications Technical officers or technologists perform particular functions in telecommunication engineering, such as making the telecommunication networks more efficient, monitoring their performance, problem identification and fixing, and selecting and installing equipment.
Skill Level: Level 2 or Equivalent
Skill Assessment Authority: Engineers Australia (EA) / Australian Institute of Management (AIM)

Specializations of Telecommunications Technical Officer
- Network Installation & Maintenance
- Radio & Wireless Communication
- Fiber Optic & Broadband Systems
- Satellite Communication
- Mobile & Data Networks Support
On the Occupation List of Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist:
- 489 (S/T) Occupations List
- 482 TSS Visa Medium Term List
- 407 Training visa occupations List
- 482 TSS Visa Regional Occupation List
- 189 Skilled Independent and Family Sponsored 489
- Occupations List and 485 Graduate Work Stream
- 190 State/Territory Sponsored
- 186 ENS Visa Occupations List
- 187 RSMS Visa Occupations List
- 491 – Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) Occupation List
- 494 – Skilled Employer-Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) – Employer-sponsored stream
Not on the Occupation List of Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist:
- 482 TSS Visa Short-Term List
Visa Provision for Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist
Since this is a high-demand job in Australia, anyone may apply for a visa through the General Skilled Migration (GSM) Program. This includes Skilled Independent Subclass 189, the Skilled Work Regional Subclass 491, and the Skilled Nominated Subclass 190. If you have an offer of employment sponsored by an employer, then you may also be eligible to apply for multiple visas.
⋙ Unit Group 3132
Telecommunications Technical Specialists oversee the operation of complex networks and communication equipment. They design ways for customers to utilize these networks and handle communication with vendors, suppliers, and service providers. They ensure contractual obligations are met and may require licensing.
Skill Level Required
Most occupations in this unit group have bachelor’s degrees or higher qualifications. With at least five years of relevant experience, directly related vendor certification can also be considered. In some instances, formal qualifications will not suffice alone, and further expertise or in-house training may be required. It falls under the ANZSCO Skill Level 1.
Exceptions for Unit Group 3132
- Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
- Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states
- Countries free from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK, Canada, New Zealand, the US, and Ireland. Where mandatory licensing or registration is required, you must demonstrate a level of English sufficient to meet licensing/registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.
Occupations in this Group
- 313211 Radio Communications Technician
- 313212 Telecommunications
- 313213 Telecommunications Network Planner
- 313214 Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist
Language Proficiency to be Eligible
- IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
- OET result with a minimum grade of B in all sections;
- TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
- PTE Academic with a min score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking, and 65 overall.
Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist ' Responsibilities '
- They install, maintain, adjust, and locate faults in microwave, telemetry, multiplexing, satellite and other radio and electromagnetic systems, including communications equipment.
- They set up and connect network and telecommunication computer software, hardware, desktops, accessories, databases and operating systems.
- They maintain records of details, locations, and status of inventories, parts, equipment, tools, and documentation of communication policies, procedures, rules, and quality standards.
- They provide technical advice and information and monitor the performance of complex telecommunications networks and equipment.
- They plan network infrastructure developments that customers use to access telecommunications services.
- They work with vendors, suppliers, service providers, and external resources to meet their contract obligations and performance.
- They provide ongoing support for designing, optimizing, troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and resolving telecommunications network performance, defects, and faults.
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