OSCA CODES
OSCA CODE 314133 - Telecommunications Field Engineer
Description
Plans, designs, commissions and monitors complex telecommunications networks and associated equipment, provides technical advice and information, and identifies complex problems and initiates action to resolve them.
Average Income
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the average annual salary for Telecommunications Field Engineer jobs in Australia ranges from $90,000 to $100,000. However, this pay scale can vary depending on experience level, location, and industry sector.
Required Skill Level for Migration as Telecommunications Field Engineer
Skill Level: 2
Skill Priority in 2024
The Skills Priority List (SPL) highlights the shortage status of engineering managers across various Australian regions:
| Region | Status |
|---|---|
| AUS | No Shortage(NS) |
| NSW | No Shortage(NS) |
| VIC | No Shortage(NS) |
| QLD | Shortage(S) |
| SA | No Shortage(NS) |
| WA | No Shortage(NS) |
| TAS | No Shortage(NS) |
| NT | No Shortage(NS) |
| ACT | No Shortage(NS) |
Future Demand: At economy-wide average.
Australian Visa Options for Telecommunications Field Engineer
| Visa Name | Description | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| 189 Skilled Independent Visa | Points-based visa for skilled workers, offering permanent residency. | 9-12 months |
| 190 Skilled Nominated Visa | State-nominated permanent visa for skilled workers. | 9-12 months |
| 485 Temporary Graduate Visa | Temporary visa for recent graduates to gain work experience in Australia. | 4-9 months |
| 491 Skilled Regional Visa (State) | Provisional visa for skilled workers nominated by a state government. | 10-15 months |
| 491 Skilled Regional Visa (Family) | Provisional visa for skilled workers sponsored by a family member. | 10-15 months |
| 186 Employer Nomination Scheme Visa | Employer-nominated permanent residency visa for skilled workers. | 10-15 months |
| 407 Training Visa | Training visa for occupational training or professional development. | 4-6 months |
| 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa | Employer-sponsored regional visa, valid for up to 5 years with pathways to permanent residency. | 9-15 months |
| 482 Temporary Skill Shortage – Medium Term Stream | Temporary visa for skilled workers in medium-term occupations. | 4-7 months |
Tasks of an Telecommunications Field Engineer
- Plans and designs telecommunications networks and related equipment.
- Oversees and monitors the installation of telecommunications networks and equipment.
- Provides technical guidance and information to clients and team members.
- Identifies and analyzes complex issues in telecommunications networks and equipment.
- Takes necessary steps to address and resolve issues in telecommunications networks and equipment.
- Tests and assesses the performance of telecommunications networks and equipment.
Round Results
| Round Date | Lowest Points Score Invited subclass 189 (Points-tested stream) | Lowest Points Score Invited subclass 491 (Family Sponsored Regional) |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-22 |
Offshore: 65 Onshore: Not invited |
Offshore: Not invited Onshore: Not invited |
| 2022-12-08 | Offshore: 65 Onshore: 65 |
Offshore: N/A Onshore: N/A |
| 2024-06-13 | 100 | N/A |
| 2024-09-05 | 95 | N/A |
| 2024-11-07 | 85 | N/A |
Job Outlook for Telecommunications Field Engineers (2024)
| Median Weekly Earnings | N/A |
| Part-time Share | 9% |
| Female Share | 5% |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Annual Employment Growth | N/A |
| Employed | 850 |
[See: Australian Bureau of Statistics for the most updated data on Telecommunications Field Engineers]
