ANZSCO Code: 135112 (ICT Project Manager)

ICT Project Manager plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates quality accredited ICT projects. They are 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.

ICT Project Manager Skill Assessment Authority:

Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Skill Level

1

Specialisation:

ICT Development Manager
Blockchain Planner

Unit Group: 1351 ICT Managers

Plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the acquisition, development, maintenance and use of computer and telecommunication systems within organisations.

Skill Level

Most occupations under this unit group are skill level 1 occupation and a relevant bachelor's degree or higher can equate to this skill level. At least five years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification 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.

Other Occupations in this Unit Group

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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.

Visa Options for Chief Information Officer:

  • 190 - Skilled Nominated visa

  • 407 - Training visa

  • 489 - State or Territory Nominated - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa

  • 482 - Medium Term Stream - Temporary Skill Shortage visa

  • 187 - Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme visa

  • 494 - Employer Sponsored Stream - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa

  • 491 - State or Territory Nominated - Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa

Overview of Key Employment Statistics for ICT Project Manager ANZSCO 135112:

Employed

Employed

49,600

Part-time share

Part-time share

7%

Female share

Female share

27%

Median weekly earnings

Median weekly earnings

N/A

Median age

Median age

43

Annual employment growth

Annual employment growth

N/A

State distributions

Learn how ICT Project Managers ANZSCO 135112 professionals are spread across different states and territories in Australia.

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New South Wales

38.5%

Victoria map

Victoria

30.7%

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Greenland

12.9%

South Australia map

South Australia

4.1%

Western Australia map

Western Australia

6.2%

Tasmania map

Tasmania

0.8%

Northern Territory map

Northern Territory

0.4%

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Australian Capital Territory

6.5%

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Frequently
asked questions

Have a look at frequently asked questions.

What is the ANZSCO code for ICT Project Manager?

The ANZSCO code for an ICT Project Manager is 135112, as classified by the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO).

How does ACS deduct years of work experience of an ICT Project Manager?

ACS deducts between two and six years from your work experience, depending on how closely it matches your educational background. For an ICT major degree relevant to an ICT Project Manager role, two years are deducted; if it is not relevant, four years are deducted. For an ICT minor degree relevant to an ICT Project Manager role, five years are deducted; if it is not relevant, six years are deducted.

What tasks are typically performed by a Professional ICT Project Manager ANZSCO 135112?

ICT Project Manager under ANZSCO 135112 plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates quality accredited ICT projects. They are 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.

Is ICT Project Manager a high demand occupation in Australia?

ICT Project Manager is at economy-wide average future demand, with it being in shortage in Northern Territory and Tasmania, and non-shortage in NSW, Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia, and ACT as per Skills Priority List 2023. It is also included on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), which highlights it as a medium demand skill in Australia.

How much does an ICT Project Manager make in Australia?

As per SEEK, the average annual salary for IT Project Manager jobs in Australia in 2024 ranges from $135,000 to $155,000.