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Telecommunications Field Engineer

ANZSCO 313212 (2013). On the MLTSSL and CSOL. Assessed by Engineers Australia. Lowest 189 score invited: 85 points on 15 October 2026.

Lists

MLTSSL · CSOL

189 eligible

Yes

Latest 189 points

85

Sources: Home Affairs skilled occupation list (read 12 November 2026) and SkillSelect invitation rounds.

Key facts

  • Telecommunications Field Engineer has ANZSCO code 313212 and is on the MLTSSL and CSOL, according to the Home Affairs skilled occupation list read on 12 November 2026.
  • Telecommunications Field Engineer can be used for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189).
  • In the 15 October 2026 SkillSelect round, the lowest score invited for Telecommunications Field Engineer was 85 points (tie-break date 11 October 2026).
  • The assessing authority for Telecommunications Field Engineer is Engineers Australia.

Checked against Home Affairs every day. Last checked 11 November 2026.

Cite this page

AusVisaClock. “Telecommunications Field Engineer (ANZSCO 313212).” Updated 12 November 2026. https://ausvisaclock.com/occupation/telecommunications-field-engineer-313212/

The figures come from the Department of Home Affairs. You may quote them with a link to this page.

Visas for Telecommunications Field Engineer

Each visa this occupation can be used for, with the department’s latest 90% processing time.

Visa90% decided within
186 Employer Nomination24 months
189 Skilled Independent9 months
190 Skilled Nominated16 months
407 Training19 months
482 Skills in Demand9 months
485 Temporary Graduate33 days
489 Skilled Regional (closed)—
491 Skilled Work Regional30 months
494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional20 months

189 invitation history

Lowest points score invited for Telecommunications Field Engineer in each SkillSelect round we hold. All rounds.

RoundMin. pointsTie-break date
15 October 20268511 October 2026
4 June 2026Not invited—
13 November 202590—
21 August 2025Not invited—
7 November 202485—

Telecommunications Field Engineer questions

Is Telecommunications Field Engineer on the skilled occupation list?

Yes. Telecommunications Field Engineer (ANZSCO 313212) is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This is the department’s list as read on 12 November 2026.

Can Telecommunications Field Engineer apply for the 189 visa?

Yes, Telecommunications Field Engineer is on the MLTSSL, so it can be used for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189). In the 15 October 2026 round the lowest score invited was 85 points, with a tie-break date of 11 October 2026.

Who assesses Telecommunications Field Engineer?

The assessing authority for Telecommunications Field Engineer is Engineers Australia. You need a positive skills assessment from it before you lodge an EOI for a points-tested visa.