ANZSCO Code: 263213 (ICT Systems Test Engineer)
ICT Systems and Test Engineer specifies, develops and writes test plans and test scripts, produces test cases, carries out regression testing, and uses automated test software applications to test the behaviour, functionality and integrity of systems, and documents the results of tests in defect reports and related documentation.
ICT Systems Test Engineer Skill Assessment Authority:
Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Skill Level
1
Alternative Titles
Systems Tester
Test Analyst (ICT)
Unit Group: 2632 ICT Support and Test Engineers
Develop procedures and strategies to support, create, maintain and manage technical quality assurance processes and guidelines and systems infrastructure, investigate, analyse and resolve system problems and performance issues, and test the behaviour, functionality and integrity of systems.
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
- Scheduling and conducting quality audit inspections, and analysing and reviewing systems, data and documentation
- Identifying variations and potential high-risk areas in securing adherence to standards and procedures
- Recommending corrective action plans and improvements in the resolution of non-compliance with standards detected through monitoring and auditing of processes and procedures
- Communicating, educating and liaising with users and management to ensure awareness and adherence to standards, procedures and quality control issues and activities
- Assisting in troubleshooting, diagnosing, testing and resolving system problems and issues
- Developing, conducting and providing technical guidance and training in application software and operational procedures
- Analysing, evaluating and diagnosing technical problems and issues such as installation, maintenance, repair, upgrade and configuration and troubleshooting of desktops, software, hardware, printers, Internet, email, databases, operating systems and security systems
- Testing, identifying and diagnosing functionality errors and faults in systems, and programming code within established testing protocols, guidelines and quality standards to ensure systems perform to specification
- Performing organisational systems architecture reviews and assessments, and recommending current and future hardware and software strategies and directions
- Creating and reviewing technical documentation such as procedural, instructional and operational guides and manuals, technical reports and specifications and maintenance inventory systems
/Visa Options for ICT Systems Test Engineer:
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 Systems Test Engineer ANZSCO 263213:
Employed
1,800
Part-time share
10%
Female share
43%
Median weekly earnings
N/A
Median age
39
Annual employment growth
N/A
State distributions
Learn how ICT Systems Test Engineer ANZSCO 263213 professionals are spread across different states and territories in Australia.
New South Wales
32.8%
Victoria
31.0%
Greenland
12.7%
South Australia
8.2%
Western Australia
4.9%
Tasmania
0.4%
Northern Territory
0.2%
Australian Capital Territory
9.8%
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Frequently
asked questions
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What is the ANZSCO code for an ICT Systems Test Engineer?
The ANZSCO code for an ICT Systems Test Engineer is 263213, as classified by the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO).
How does ACS deduct years of work experience of an ICT Systems Test Engineer?
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 Systems Test Engineer role, two years are deducted; if it is not relevant, four years are deducted. For an ICT minor degree relevant to an ICT Systems Test Engineer role, five years are deducted; if it is not relevant, six years are deducted.
What tasks are typically performed by an ICT Systems Test Engineer ANZSCO 263213?
ICT Systems Test Engineer under ANZSCO 263213 specifies, develops and writes test plans and test scripts, produces test cases, carries out regression testing, and uses automated test software applications to test the behaviour, functionality and integrity of systems, and documents the results of tests in defect reports and related documentation.
Is ICT Systems Test Engineer a high demand occupation in Australia?
ICT Systems Test Engineer has an economy-wide average future demand with it being in shortage throughout all of the states of Australia as per the 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.