ANZSCO Code: 261111 (ICT Business Analyst)

ICT Business Analyst identifies and communicates with users to formulate and produce a requirements specification to create system and software solutions.

ICT Business Analyst Skill Assessment Authority:

Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Skill Level

1

Specialisation:

None

Unit Group: 2611 ICT Business and Systems
Analysts

Work with users to formulate system requirements, develop system plans and documentation, review and evaluate existing systems, and design and modify systems to meet users' business needs.

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.

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Tasks

  • Working with users to formulate and document business requirements
  • Identifying, investigating, and analysing business processes, procedures and work practices
  • Identifying and evaluating inefficiencies and recommending optimal business practices, and system functionality and behaviour
  • Using project management methodologies, principles and techniques to develop project plans and to cost, resource and manage projects
  • Taking responsibility for deploying functional solutions, such as creating, adopting and implementing system test plans, which ensure acceptable quality and integrity of the system
  • Creating user and training documentation, and conducting formal training classes
  • Developing functional specifications for use by system developers
  • Using data and process modelling techniques to create clear system specifications for the design and development of system software
  • Acting as a central reference and information source, providing guidance and assistance in the system project decision-making process

Visa Options for ICT Business Analyst:

  • 186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa

  • 189 - Points-Tested - Skilled Independent visa

  • 190 - Skilled Nominated visa

  • 407 - Training visa

  • 485 - Graduate Work - Temporary Graduate visa

  • 489 - Family Sponsored - Skilled Regional (Provisional) 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

  • 491 - Family Sponsored - Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa

Overview of Key Employment Statistics for ICT Business Analyst ANZSCO 261111:

Employed

Employed

20,300

Part-time share

Part-time share

10%

Female share

Female share

36%

Median weekly earnings

Median weekly earnings

N/A

Median age

Median age

41

Annual employment growth

Annual employment growth

N/A

State distributions

Learn how ICT Business Analyst ANZSCO 261111 professionals are spread across different states and territories of Australia.

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New South Wales

40.7%

Victoria map

Victoria

31.4%

Greenland map

Greenland

11.7%

South Australia map

South Australia

4.1%

Western Australia map

Western Australia

6.2%

Tasmania map

Tasmania

0.7%

Northern Territory map

Northern Territory

0.3%

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Australian Capital Territory

4.9%

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Frequently
asked questions

Have a look at frequently asked questions.

What is the ANZSCO code for ICT Business Analyst?

The ANZSCO code for a ICT Business Analyst is 261111, as classified by the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO).

How does ACS deduct years of work experience of an ICT Business Analyst?

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 Business Analyst role, two years are deducted; if it is not relevant, four years are deducted. For an ICT minor degree relevant to an ICT Business Analyst role, five years are deducted; if it is not relevant, six years are deducted.

What tasks are typically performed by a Professional ICT Business Analyst ANZSCO 261111?

ICT Business Analyst under ANZSCO 261111 identifies and communicates with users to formulate and produce a requirements specification to create system and software solutions.

Is ICT Business Analyst a high demand occupation in Australia?

ICT Business Analyst has an economy-wide average future demand with it being in shortage in states such as Tasmania and Northern Territory; while NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, and ACT do not have shortages as per Skills Priority List 2023. It is included on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), which highlights it as a skill in demand in Australia.

How much does an ICT Business Analyst earn in Australia?

As per SEEK, the average annual salary for IT Business Analyst jobs in Australia in 2024 ranges from $105,000 to $125,000.