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OSCA 2024 · 272232 · Skill level 1

ICT Support Engineer: OSCA 272232

ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026

ICT Support Engineer is OSCA 2024 code 272232. It corresponds to ANZSCO 263212 ICT Support Engineer, which is on the STSOL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 272232

Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.

The job

What an ict support engineer does

Develops support procedures and strategies for systems, networks, operating systems and applications development. Solves problems and provides technical expertise and direction in support of system infrastructure and process improvements, and diagnoses and resolves complex system problems.

Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience

Also known as

  • Support Analyst

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Diagnoses and resolves technical problems related to hardware, software, networks and systems
  • Prioritises and triages incoming incidents and service requests to ensure timely response and escalation
  • Diagnoses functionality errors and faults in systems and programming code to ensure systems perform to specification
  • Develops, conducts and provides technical guidance and training in application software and operational procedures
  • Performs system reviews and assessments, and recommends hardware and software strategies and directions

Unit group 2722

Other occupations in ICT Quality Engineers and Test Analysts

Questions

OSCA 272232: common questions

What is the OSCA code for ict support engineer?
The OSCA 2024 code is 272232 (ICT Support 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 272232?
ANZSCO 263212 ICT Support Engineer. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is ICT Support Engineer on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 263212 ICT Support Engineer is on the 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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