OSCA 2024 · 272233 · Skill level 1
ICT Test Analyst: OSCA 272233
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
ICT Test Analyst is OSCA 2024 code 272233. It corresponds to 3 ANZSCO codes (261314, 263213 and 263299). All of them are on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO codes for OSCA 272233
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 261314
Software Tester
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Short-term Skilled Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 261314ANZSCO 263213
ICT Systems Test Engineer
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Short-term Skilled Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 263213ANZSCO 263299
ICT Support and Test Engineers nec
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Short-term Skilled Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 263299
The job
What an ict test analyst does
Specifies, develops and executes test plans and test scripts, produces test cases, carries out testing using various techniques, and documents the results of tests in defect reports and related documentation. Uses automated test software applications to test the behaviour, functionality and integrity of ICT software and systems.
Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
Specialisations
- Automation Test Engineer
- Software Tester
- Systems Test Engineer (ICT)
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Tests, identifies and diagnoses functionality errors and faults in software and/or systems
- Defines user acceptance scenarios based on business requirements
- Develops test plans outlining strategy, scope, resources and timelines for testing software and/or systems
- Develops test cases describing the input, execution conditions and expected output of systems to examine functionality
- Creates and maintains test documentation such as procedural and operational manuals, as well as test cases and test reports
- Conducts unit, integration and functional testing to ensure software meets requirements
- Tests software across different platforms, browsers, operating systems and devices
- Provides feedback and recommendations based on analysis of test results, and ensures it aligns with business requirements and specifications
- May automate software and/or system test cases using testing tools and frameworks
- May undertake system performance, load and stress testing
Unit group 2722
Other occupations in ICT Quality Engineers and Test Analysts
Questions
OSCA 272233: common questions
What is the OSCA code for ict test analyst?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 272233?
Is ICT Test Analyst 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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