Registered Migration Australia

TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER

ANZSCO 263311 - Registered Migration Australia




Description
A Telecommunications Engineer designs and develops telecommunications systems, devices and products. In Australia a Telecommunications Engineer is a Skill Level 1 occupation.

 

 

Specialisations

 

  • Signals Officer (Army) (NZ) (S)

 

 

Occupation Lists
Telecommunications Engineer is on the following skill lists:

 

 

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Group: 2633 Telecommunications Engineering Professionals

 

Telecommunications Engineer job description - Registered Migration Australia


The job of a telecommunications engineer in Australia is to design, construct, install, service and support telecommunications equipment, systems and facilities. The number of job openings for telecommunication engineers going forward is expected to be low.

 

Tasks

  • planning, designing, building, configuring and commissioning telecommunications devices, networks and systems, such as voice, radio, two-way, data, microwave, satellite and digital data systems, and ensuring telecommunications systems interconnect with equipment from different manufacturers, service providers and users
  • compiling engineering project proposals to define goals, identify scope, background and need, and ascertain cost of equipment, parts and services
  • evaluating and procuring new products and services from vendors
  • ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures in the provision of telecommunications systems
  • selecting and developing new telecommunications sites by locating sites, filing documents, drawing up documents for approval, drafting construction drawings and following through to approval
  • determining appropriate configurations of telecommunications hardware and software, ensuring desired performance of telecommunications equipment
  • preparing and interpreting specifications, drawings and regulations for the use of telecommunications equipment
  • determining the type and arrangement of circuits, transformers, circuit-breakers, transmission lines and equipment
  • identifying and analysing problems and needs of existing telecommunications systems, such as interference, intelligibility and clarity, to determine the most appropriate means of reducing, eliminating and avoiding current and future problems and improve communications monitoring telecommunications systems to assess need for updates, upgrades, enhancements, preventive maintenance and new systems
  • assessing performance levels of system hardware and software to project future needs, and developing short- and long-terms plans for updating equipment, adding capabilities, enhancing existing systems and providing improved telecommunications

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in the Telecommunications Engineer unit group (Group 2633) have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

 

 

Occupations within the Telecommunications Engineer Group

 

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same telecommunications engineer group, if not specifically listed in the STSOL or MLTSSL, the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

English Requirement

 

  • IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
  • OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
  • PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

  • Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
  • Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
  • Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

 

Assessment Authority

 

  • Telecommunications Engineer is currently assessed with EA - (Engineers Australia); more info regarding assessment bodies.

 

Average Income

The average salary for a Telecommunications Engineer in Australia is $ 118,652 for male employees and $ 112,077 for female employees per year. Average Age: Males: 43.5 Females: 43.3 Persons: 43.5

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 2633) Telecommunications engineering professionals - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

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