Skilled occupation list / ANZSCO 313214
Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist
ANZSCO 313214 (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
Key facts
- Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist has ANZSCO code 313214 and is on the MLTSSL and CSOL, according to the Home Affairs skilled occupation list read on 12 November 2026.
- Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist can be used for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189).
- In the 15 October 2026 SkillSelect round, the lowest score invited for Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist was 85 points (tie-break date 14 October 2026).
- The assessing authority for Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist is Engineers Australia.
Checked against Home Affairs every day. Last checked 11 November 2026.
Cite this page
AusVisaClock. “Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist (ANZSCO 313214).” Updated 12 November 2026. https://ausvisaclock.com/occupation/telecommunications-technical-officer-or-technologist-313214/
The figures come from the Department of Home Affairs. You may quote them with a link to this page.
Visas for Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist
Each visa this occupation can be used for, with the department’s latest 90% processing time.
| Visa | 90% decided within |
|---|---|
| 186 Employer Nomination | 24 months |
| 189 Skilled Independent | 9 months |
| 190 Skilled Nominated | 16 months |
| 407 Training | 19 months |
| 482 Skills in Demand | 9 months |
| 485 Temporary Graduate | 33 days |
| 489 Skilled Regional (closed) | — |
| 491 Skilled Work Regional | 30 months |
| 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional | 20 months |
189 invitation history
Lowest points score invited for Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist in each SkillSelect round we hold. All rounds.
| Round | Min. points | Tie-break date |
|---|---|---|
| 15 October 2026 | 85 | 14 October 2026 |
| 4 June 2026 | Not invited | — |
| 13 November 2025 | 90 | — |
| 21 August 2025 | Not invited | — |
| 7 November 2024 | 90 | — |
Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist questions
Is Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist (ANZSCO 313214) 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 Technical Officer or Technologist apply for the 189 visa?
Yes, Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist 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 14 October 2026.
Who assesses Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist?
The assessing authority for Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist is Engineers Australia. You need a positive skills assessment from it before you lodge an EOI for a points-tested visa.
Get an email when the next 189 round is out, with the cut-off for Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist.
US$39/year