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ANZSCO-based ICT Occupations

General Skilled Migration SOL & ENSOL

261111 ICT Business Analyst
SMP: NT, TAS^, VIC, WA
Identifies and communicates with users to formulate and produce a requirements specification to create system and software solutions.
• Business Analyst (IT)
• Business Consultant (IT)
• Business Systems Analyst


261112 Systems Analyst
SMP: NT, TAS^, VIC
Evaluates processes and methods used in existing ICT systems, proposes modifications, additional system components or new systems to meet user needs as expressed in specifications and other documentation.


261311 Analyst Programmer
SMP: NSW, TAS^, VIC
Analyses user needs, produces requirements documentation and system plans, and encodes, tests, debugs, maintains and documents programs and applications.
• Programmer Analyst


261312 Developer Programmer
SMP: NSW, TAS^, VIC
Interprets specifications, technical designs and flow charts, builds, maintains and modifies the code for software applications, constructs technical specifications from a business functional model, and tests and writes technical documentation.
• Applications Developer
• ICT Developer
• ICT Programmer
• Communications Programmer (Systems)
• Database Developer
• Database Programmer (Systems)
• Network Programmer
• Software Developer
• Software Programmer


261313 Software Engineer
SMP: NSW, NT, TAS^, VIC
Designs, develops, modifies, documents, tests, implements, installs and supports software applications and systems.
• Software Architect
• Software Designer
• Computer Applications Engineer
• Database Designer
• Systems Architect


Note: The occupations in this column are based on the new Skilled Occupations List (SOL) from 1 July 2010 and is based on the ANZSCO.
Click here to view IT Occupations listed on the old SOL. Occupations on the SOL are also on the ENSOL.

^ Note: Tasmanian state sponsorship requires job offer or strong interest from local employer.

ENSOL and possible SMP (non-SOL)

135111 Chief Information Officer *
SMP: ACT, NSW, WA
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the ICT strategies, plans and operations of an organisation to ensure the ICT infrastructure supports the organisation's overall operations and priorities.


261314 Software Tester *
SMP: VIC
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 computer software, and documents the results of tests in defect reports and related documentation.


261399 Software & Applications Programmers NEC *
SMP: VIC
This occupation group covers Software and Applications Programmers not elsewhere classified.


262111 Database Administrator *
SMP: NT, SA, VIC
Plans, develops, configures, maintains and supports an organisation's database management system in accordance with user requirements ensuring optimal database integrity, security, backup, reliability and performance.
• Database Operator
• Database Specialist
• Database Support
• DBA
• Database Analyst


262112 ICT Security Specialist *
SMP: VIC
Establishes, manages and administers an organisation's ICT security policy and procedures to ensure preventive and recovery strategies are in place, and minimise the risk of internal and external security threats.
• Security Administrator
• Information Technology Security Manager


262113 Systems Administrator *
SMP: NSW, NT
Plans, develops, installs, troubleshoots, maintains and supports an operating system and associated server hardware, software and databases ensuring optimum system integrity, security, backup and performance.
• Systems Manager


263113 Network Analyst *
Researches and analyses network architecture, and recommends policies and strategies for designing, planning and coordinating an organisation's network such as the total system environment and architecture. May also perform operational tasks such as monitoring system performance, software and hardware upgrades, backups, support and network maintenance.
• Network Consultant
• Network Designer
• Network Strategist
• Network Architect


263111 Computer Network & Systems Engineer *
SMP: NT, VIC
Plans, develops, deploys, tests and optimises network and system services, taking responsibility for configuration management and overall operational readiness of network systems, especially environments with multiple operating systems and configurations, and provides troubleshooting and fault-finding services for network problems.
• Computer Network Engineer
• Computer Systems Integrator


263112 Network Administrator *
SMP: SA
Installs and maintains hardware and software, documents diagnosis and resolution of faults, manages user passwords, security and inventory documentation, ensures the efficient performance of servers, printers and personal computers, and attends to other operational tasks. May also perform tasks such as help desk support and user training.
• LAN Administrator


263213 ICT Systems Test Engineer *
SMP: ACT, SA
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.
• Systems Tester
• Test Analyst (ICT)


* Note: The occupations in this column are suitable for Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) applications and are based on the ENSOL from 5 December 2010.
These occupations may also be on a State Migration Plan (SMP) for GSM purposes but are not on the SOL.