ANZSCO 263311
Telecommunications Engineer
Telecommunications Engineers design and optimise transmission, radio and network infrastructure. Note that Engineers Australia and ACS both assess telecom-adjacent occupations — picking the wrong authority costs months, so map your degree and duties carefully first.
- Assessing authority
- Engineers Australia
- Occupational category
- Professional Engineer
- Occupation list
- MLTSSL
- Indicative salary
- 100k – 170k
Quick answer
Who assesses ANZSCO 263311 Telecommunications Engineer?
Engineers Australia assesses ANZSCO 263311 Telecommunications Engineer at Professional Engineer level. The occupation has been listed on the MLTSSL, supporting subclass 189, 190, 491, 482 pathways. Indicative Australian salaries run from AUD 100,000 to AUD 170,000.
Visa pathways for Telecommunications Engineer
Subclasses this occupation has supported, subject to the current occupation list and each state's own nomination criteria.
- Subclass 189
- Subclass 190
- Subclass 491
- Subclass 482
Occupation lists change. Verify on the current skilled occupation list before lodging.
Career episode angles that work for Telecommunications Engineer
Three distinct, non-overlapping directions. Pick projects where you can show your own calculations, decisions and their consequences.
- 1
An RF, transmission or fibre link you designed with your own link budget and coverage analysis
- 2
A network capacity or quality problem you diagnosed from KPI data and engineered out
- 3
A rollout or migration where your design decisions governed performance and compliance
Technical content assessors look for
- RF planning & link budgets
- Optical transmission (DWDM, GPON)
- LTE / 5G radio design
- Network performance analysis
- Microwave & antenna design
- ACMA spectrum compliance
Mistakes specific to this occupation
Applying to Engineers Australia when ACS is the correct authority for your duties
Vendor configuration presented as engineering design
No measurements or KPIs to back the claim
Telecommunications Engineer salary in Australia
Market demand: High
Indicative planning range assembled from published market data and recruiter guides. See our engineer salary guide for discipline and experience breakdowns.
ANZSCO 263311 — frequently asked questions
Who assesses ANZSCO 263311 Telecommunications Engineer?
Engineers Australia is the assessing authority for ANZSCO 263311 Telecommunications Engineer. Engineers Australia assesses this occupation against the Stage 1 competency standard, normally through a Competency Demonstration Report unless your qualification is accredited or accord-recognised.
Is Telecommunications Engineer on the skilled occupation list?
ANZSCO 263311 Telecommunications Engineer has been listed on the MLTSSL, which supports the subclass 189, 190, 491, 482 pathways. Occupation lists are revised by legislative instrument — verify the current status on the Department of Home Affairs website before lodging an EOI or visa application.
What salary can a Telecommunications Engineer expect in Australia?
Indicative salaries for Telecommunications Engineer in Australia range from AUD 100,000 to AUD 170,000 depending on experience, state and sector. Graduate roles start lower and senior or specialist roles exceed the upper figure.
What should a Telecommunications Engineer write career episodes about?
Choose projects where you personally performed engineering analysis or design. For Telecommunications Engineer, strong episodes cover an rf, transmission or fibre link you designed with your own link budget and coverage analysis; a network capacity or quality problem you diagnosed from kpi data and engineered out; and a rollout or migration where your design decisions governed performance and compliance.
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