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Job description
This occupation group covers computing professionals not elsewhere classified.
Similar occupations
Computer Analyst, Computer Scientist, Computing Tester, Database Analyst, Local Area Network (LAN) Controller.
Skill level
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.
Note: If you are seeking a skills assessment for skilled migration purposes, different skill level requirements may apply. For information on skills assessment, see the relevant skills assessing authority below.
Skilled occupation information
Points awarded for General Skilled Migration purposes are shown in the table below.
The table also shows if this occupation is on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL), part of the Employer Nomination Scheme and on the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL).
| Points | SOL | ENSOL | MODL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Skills assessment authority
Before you can migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant you must have your skills assessed by the relevant national assessment authority. The assessment authority for your occupation is:
Australian Computer Society (ACS)
The ACS is the recognised association for ICT professionals and conducts skills assessments for overseas-trained computing professionals. ACS has a large and active membership from all levels of the industry and is regarded as the public voice of computing professionals, and the guardian of the code of ethics and professional conduct and practice within the ICT industry.
To obtain a positive skills assessment for skilled migration, you will need to satisfy criteria set out by the ACS and usually need to meet a certain level of ICT professional experience.
Australian Computer Society
PO Box Q534 Queen Victoria Building
SYDNEY NSW 1230
AUSTRALIA
Telephone:61 2 9299 3666
Fax: 61 2 9299 3997
Email: info@acs.org.au
Website: http://www.acs.org.au
Licensing or registration requirements
In many occupations you must be registered with or obtain a license from a local authority in the state or territory where you wish to practise your occupation. Select from the following state links to find out details of the local authority in your state.
New South Wales
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in New South Wales.
Victoria
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Victoria.
Queensland
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Queensland.
South Australia
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in South Australia.
Western Australia
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Western Australia.
Tasmania
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Tasmania.
Northern Territory
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in the Northern Territory.
Australian Capital Territory
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in the ACT.
Additional training
You may require additional training in Australia before you can get your skills recognised, licensed or registered. For more information contact the relevant state or territory licensing or registration body listed above. You can also check with the Overseas Qualifications Unit in your state or territory.
See: Overseas Qualifications Unit
Industry association memberships
You may benefit from becoming a member of a relevant industry association for your occupation. This could help you with your employment prospects, networking, contact with industry and professional development and may provide you with important information and support.
New South Wales
Australian Computer Society
Sydney Mechanics School of Arts
Lower Ground Floor, 280 Pitt street
Sydney NSW 2000
Telephone: 61 2 9261 4411
Fax: 61 2 9261 4277
Email: acsnsw@acslink.net.au
Website: http://www.acs.org.au/nsw
Victoria
Australian Computer Society Inc. (Victorian Branch)
The Tea House
28 Clarendon Street
South Melbourne Vic. 3205
Postal Address:
Locked Bag 36
South Melbourne Vic. 3205
Telephone: 61 3 9690 8000
Fax: 61 3 9690 0201
Email: acsvic@acsvic.com
Website: http://www.acs.org.au/vic
Queensland
Australian Computer Society
Level 5, 262 Adelaide Street
Brisbane Qld 4000
Postal Address:
PO Box 10327
Adelaide Street
Brisbane Qld 4000
Telephone: 61 7 3220 0666
Fax: 61 7 3220 0688
Email: acsqld@acslink.net.au
Website: http://www.acs.org.au/qld
South Australia
Australian Computer Society
7 Glen Osmond Rd
Eastwood SA 5063
Postal Address:
GPO Box 2423
Adelaide SA 5001
Telephone: 61 8 8271 7666
Fax: 61 8 8271 7666
Email: acssa@acs.org.au
Website: http://www.acs.org.au/sa
Western Australia
Australian Computer Society
Suite 4, 342 Albany Highway
Victoria Park WA 6100
Telephone: 61 8 9470 4878
Fax: 61 8 9470 4912
Email: acswa@acs.org.au
Website: http://www.acs.org.au/wa
Tasmania
Australian Computer Society
API Centre
69 Liverpool Street
Hobart Tas. 7000
Telephone: 61 3 6234 8400
Fax: 61 3 6231 3659
Email: acstas@acslink.net.au
Website: http://www.acs.org.au/tas
Northern Territory
Australian Computer Society
G4, 30 Duke Street
Stuart Park NT 0820
Postal Address:
GPO Box 213
Darwin NT 0801
Telephone: 61 8 8941 4650
Fax: 61 8 8941 4632
Email: acsnt@acslink.net.au
Website: http://www.acs.org.au/nt
Australian Capital Territory
Australian Computer Society
Postal Address:
PO Box 779
Mawson ACT 2607
Telephone: 61 2 6290 0711
Fax: 61 2 6290 0722
Email: acscanb@acslink.net.au
Website: http://www.acs.org.au/act
Information Technology Professionals Association (ITPA)
A branch of the Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia (ACT Branch)
7 Napier Close
Deakin ACT 2600
Telephone: 61 2 6281 5311
Fax: 61 2 6281 3419
Email: infoact@apesma.asn.au
Website: http://www.apesma.asn.au/