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OSCA 2024 · 272331 · Skill level 1

Telecommunications Engineer: OSCA 272331

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

Telecommunications Engineer is OSCA 2024 code 272331. It corresponds to 2 ANZSCO codes (263311 and 263312). All of them are on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.

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ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO codes for OSCA 272331

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

  • ANZSCO 263311

    Telecommunications Engineer

    On the Core Skills Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 263311

  • ANZSCO 263312

    Telecommunications Network Engineer

    On the Core Skills Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 263312

The job

What a telecommunications engineer does

Plans, designs, develops and monitors telecommunication systems, networks, devices and broadcasting equipment.

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

Also known as

  • Telecommunications Network Engineer

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Designs and develops telecommunications products, systems and networks
  • Monitors and maintains the performance of complex telecommunication products, networks and systems
  • Tests and evaluates telecommunications products, systems and networks to ensure functionality, performance and emergency contingency planning
  • Provides technical support and troubleshooting for telecommunication products, systems and networks
  • Develops and implements system and network security measures, and ensures compliance with regulations and legislation
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Questions

OSCA 272331: common questions

What is the OSCA code for telecommunications engineer?
The OSCA 2024 code is 272331 (Telecommunications 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 272331?
ANZSCO 263311 Telecommunications Engineer and ANZSCO 263312 Telecommunications Network Engineer. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Telecommunications Engineer on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 263311 Telecommunications Engineer is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and ANZSCO 263312 Telecommunications Network Engineer is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), 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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