ANZSCO Code: 263311 (Telecommunications Engineer)
Telecommunication Engineer designs and develops telecommunications systems, devices and products.
Engineering Professionals NEC Skill Assessment Authority:
Engineers Australia
Skill Level
1
Specialisation:
Signals Officer (Army) (NZ) (S)
Unit Group: 2633 Telecommunications
Professionals
Design, construct, install, service and support telecommunications equipment, systems and facilities.
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
- 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
/Visa Options for Telecommunications Engineer:
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 Telecommunications Engineer ANZSCO 263311:
Employed
2,700
Part-time share
8%
Female share
10%
Median weekly earnings
N/A
Median age
41
Annual employment growth
N/A
State distributions
Learn how Telecommunications Engineer ANZSCO 263311 professionals are spread across different states and territories.
New South Wales
38.4%
Victoria
27.7%
Greenland
13.5%
South Australia
4.6%
Western Australia
10.1%
Tasmania
0.8%
Northern Territory
0.9%
Australian Capital Territory
4.1%
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Frequently
asked questions
Have a look at frequently asked questions.
What is the ANZSCO code for Telecommunications Engineer?
The ANZSCO code for a Telecommunications Engineer is 263311, as classified by the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO).
What is the minimum qualification required for skill assessment as a Telecommunications Engineer?
To receive an assessment as a Professional Telecommunications Engineer ANZSCO 263311, you typically need a bachelor's degree or higher qualification in Telecommunication Engineering. 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.
What tasks are typically performed by a Professional Telecommunications Engineer ANZSCO 263311?
Telecommunications Engineer ANZSCO 263311 designs and develops telecommunications systems, devices and products.
Is Telecommunications Engineer a high demand occupation in Australia?
Telecommunications Engineering has an economy-wide average future demand with it being in shortage in only NSW, while Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, Northern Territory, and ACT do not have a shortage 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.
If I have a degree in Electronics and Communication engineering, can I get an assessment as an Electronics Engineer?
If you have a degree in Electronics and Communication engineering, you can get an assessment in both Electronics Engineer or Telecommunications Engineer. However, your projects or career episodes need to be relevant to the occupation, and your resume should have relevant subjects.