OSCA 2024 · 272131 · Skill level 1
ICT Network and Systems Engineer: OSCA 272131
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
ICT Network and Systems Engineer is OSCA 2024 code 272131. It corresponds to 2 ANZSCO codes (263111 and 263113). All of them are on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO codes for OSCA 272131
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 263111
Computer Network and Systems Engineer
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.
Visas for ANZSCO 263111ANZSCO 263113 · in part
Network Analyst
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Short-term Skilled Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 263113
The job
What an ict network and systems engineer does
Designs, implements, monitors and maintains computer networks, systems and infrastructure, and takes responsibility for configuration, installation and maintenance of computer hardware and software. Develops, documents and implements project plans and procedures, including for network security. Develops testing procedures, performs audits on computer hardware, software, networks, systems and infrastructure, and provides technical support where required.
Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
Specialisations
- ICT Infrastructure Engineer
- ICT Network Engineer
- ICT Systems Integrator
- Network Analyst
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Builds, implements, monitors and maintains computer networks and systems
- Researches, analyses, manages and monitors network infrastructure
- Ensures the ongoing performance of networks and systems
- Develops and modifies software and network programs through use of programming code
- Configures, installs and maintains computer hardware and software
- Develops and documents project plans and procedures regarding system configuration, incident resolutions, and system and network maintenance
- Plans, develops and implements network security measures, policies and procedures
- Develops testing procedures and audits computer hardware, software, networks and systems
- Provides technical support to resolve computer network and system issues
Unit group 2721
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Questions
OSCA 272131: common questions
What is the OSCA code for ict network and systems engineer?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 272131?
Is ICT Network and Systems Engineer on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.
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