263311: Telecommunications Engineer
Skill Level: 1
Assessing Authority: EA
Visa Options – ANZSCO 263311
Visa Type | Eligibility | MLTSSL | STSOL | ROL |
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Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
Subclass 491 (State/Territory nominated) | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
Subclass 491 (NOT nominated by State/Territory) | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
Subclass 485 (Graduate) | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
Subclass 482 (TSS) | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
Subclass 186 (ENS) | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
Subclass 187 (RSMS) | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
Subclass 407 (Training) | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
State Eligibility Summary Table – ANZSCO 263311
263311: Telecommunications Engineer
Description
Designs and develops telecommunications systems, devices and products.
Skill Level
Occupations at Skill Level 1 have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Specialisations
- Signals Officer (Army) (NZ)
Specialisation titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation.
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
Assessing Authority
“Currently there is no known caveats applicable to this occupation”. Refer to Department of Home Affairs website for updated list.