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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 263111
  • ANZSCO 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?
The OSCA 2024 code is 272131 (ICT Network and Systems Engineer), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 272131?
ANZSCO 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer and ANZSCO 263113 Network Analyst (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is ICT Network and Systems Engineer on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and ANZSCO 263113 Network Analyst is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), according to the Home Affairs list checked on 21 October 2026.
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
Not yet. As of 21 October 2026, skilled occupation lists, skills assessments and visa applications still use ANZSCO codes.

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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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