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ANZSCO 263212Skill level 1Version 5Updated 2026-04-26

ICT Support Engineer

An ICT Support Engineer provides technical support and troubleshooting for ICT systems, applications, and infrastructure in Australian organisations, resolving escalated incidents.

Indicative salary range
$70,000 - $120,000 (2025 indicative)

Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.

Labour market demand

Consistent demand; ICT support roles are required across all sectors.

Occupation list membership

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  • STSOLShort-Term Skilled Occupation List

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Assessing authority

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Visa pathways

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State nominations

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CodeState / TerritoryDetails
WAWestern AustraliaView nomination →
SASouth AustraliaView nomination →
ACTAustralian Capital TerritoryView nomination →

Key duties

  • Diagnose and resolve complex ICT incidents escalated from Level 1/2 support
  • Manage vendor relationships and escalate to third-party support as required
  • Maintain technical knowledge base and support documentation
  • Implement fixes and workarounds to restore service availability

Skills required

  • ICT incident management and ITIL service management
  • Technical troubleshooting across platforms and applications
  • Vendor management and escalation procedures
  • Knowledge management and documentation

Typical qualifications pathway

Bachelor's degree in IT; ITIL Foundation certification is valued. ACS assesses qualifications.

Visa & occupation list information

Listed on STSOL and CSOL, supporting subclasses 186, 190, 482, 491, and 494 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.

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