Telecommunications Engineer
A Telecommunications Engineer designs, implements, and maintains telecommunications networks and systems for Australian carriers, enterprises, and government agencies.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
High demand; 5G rollout and NBN extension programs are driving telecommunications engineering investment.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- MLTSSLMedium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List
Occupations eligible for permanent visas including Subclass 189 and 190.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- EAEngineers AustraliaVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
- 189Learn more →Skilled Independent visa
Permanent points-tested visa for workers not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state.
- 190Learn more →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 485Learn more →Temporary Graduate visa
Post-study work visa for recent graduates of Australian qualifications.
- 491Learn more →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| VIC | Victoria | View nomination → |
| WA | Western Australia | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
| ACT | Australian Capital Territory | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Design and implement fixed-line, mobile, and satellite telecommunications systems
- Configure and manage telecommunications equipment and protocols
- Conduct network capacity planning and performance optimisation
- Ensure compliance with ACMA and telecommunications regulatory standards
Skills required
- Telecommunications engineering and network design
- Voice, data, and mobile network technologies (4G/5G, VoIP, MPLS)
- ACMA regulatory compliance and spectrum management
- Telecommunications performance analysis and optimisation
Typical qualifications pathway
Bachelor's degree in telecommunications or electrical engineering. Engineers Australia assesses qualifications.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on MLTSSL and CSOL, enabling subclasses 186, 189, 190, 482, 485, 491, and 494 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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