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SOFTWARE TESTER

ANZSCO 261314 - REGISTERED MIGRATION AUSTRALIA




Description
A Software Tester specifies, develops and writes test plans and test scripts, produces test cases, carries out regression testing, and uses automated test software applications to test the behaviour, functionality and integrity of computer software, and documents the results of tests in defect reports and related documentation. In Australia a Software Tester is a Skill Level 1 occupation.

 

 

Occupation Lists

Software Tester is on the following skill lists:

 

 

This occupation is not on the following skill lists:

 

 

 

 

Group: 2613 Software and Applications Programmers

 

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia


The job of a Software Tester in Australia is to design, develop, test, maintain and document program code in accordance with user requirements, and system and technical specifications.

 

Tasks

  • researching, consulting, analysing and evaluating system program needs
  • identifying technology limitations and deficiencies in existing systems and associated processes, procedures and methods
  • testing, debugging, diagnosing and correcting errors and faults in an applications programming language within established testing protocols, guidelines and quality standards to ensure programs and applications perform to specification
  • writing and maintaining program code to meet system requirements, system designs and technical specifications in accordance with quality accredited standards
  • writing, updating and maintaining technical program, end user documentation and operational procedures
  • providing advice, guidance and expertise in developing proposals and strategies for software design activities such as financial evaluation and costings for recommending software purchases and upgrades

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in the Software Tester unit group (Group 2613) 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 Software Tester Group

 

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same Software Tester 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

 

  • Software Tester is currently assessed with ACS - (Australian Computer Society); more information regarding assessment bodies

 

Visa Caveat

 

  • The following caveat applies to the Subclass 457 visa and ENS Direct Entry Stream application:
    Caveat 1:
    The position does not require a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience.

 

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