The Information Technology (IT) sector is broad and works to provide technological services to the business sector. The IT sector has seen strong demand for its services and expertise, driven by the shift towards remote and hybrid work and increased reliance on online services, cloud platforms and cyber security. If you have skills in the Information Technology (IT) industry or you are a company looking to hire an internationally skilled worker in the IT industry, VisaEnvoy can assist you in determining the best pathway.
Skilled Migration
Former Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL)
The Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List was a temporary list of occupations given priority processing during COVID-19, and it no longer applies. Since 19 September 2026, skilled visa processing priorities are set by Ministerial Directions 121 (482 visas) and 122 (permanent and regional skilled visas such as the 186, 189, 190, 491 and 494). Occupations in priority sectors, including construction, healthcare, teaching, resources, agriculture, law enforcement and defence, are processed first, and applicants already in Australia are generally processed ahead of those applying from outside Australia. See our order of consideration page for details. The following occupation related to Information Technology (IT) were on the former PMSOL:
- Software and Applications Programmers Nec – ANZSCO 261399
- Analyst Programmer – ANZSCO 261311
- ICT Security Specialist – ANZSCO 262112
- Software Engineer – ANZSCO 261313
- Developer Programmer – ANZSCO 261312
- Multimedia Specialist – ANZSCO 261211
While the PMSOL applied, employer sponsored nominations and visa applications in these occupations were given priority processing.
Occupations in the Information Technology (IT) Industry
There are several types of occupations that are valuable to the Information Technology industry. For further information regarding the skills and qualifications of IT-related occupations see below:
- Analyst Programmer – ANZSCO 261311
- Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) – ANZSCO 342411
- Computer Network and Systems Engineer – ANZSCO 263111
- Developer Programmer – ANZSCO 261312
- ICT Account Manager – ANZSCO 225211
- ICT Business Analyst – ANZSCO 261111
- ICT Business Development Manager – ANZSCO 225212
- ICT Customer Support Officer – ANZSCO 313112
- ICT Managers Nec – ANZSCO 135199
- ICT Project Manager – ANZSCO 135112
- ICT Quality Assurance Engineer – ANZSCO 263211
- ICT Sales Representative – ANZSCO 225213
- ICT Security Specialist – ANZSCO 262112
- ICT Support and Test Engineers Nec – ANZSCO 263299
- ICT Support Engineer – ANZSCO 263212
- ICT Support Technicians Nec – ANZSCO 313199
- ICT Systems Test Engineer – ANZSCO 263213
- ICT Trainer – ANZSCO 223211
- Information and Organisation Professionals Nec – ANZSCO 224999
- Network Administrator – ANZSCO 263112
- Network Analyst – ANZSCO 263113
- Software and Applications Programmers Nec – ANZSCO 261399
- Software Engineer – ANZSCO 261313
- Software Tester – ANZSCO 261314
- Systems Administrator – ANZSCO 262113
- Systems Analyst – ANZSCO 261112
- Web Administrator – ANZSCO 313113
- Web Designer – ANZSCO 232414
- Web Developer – ANZSCO 261212
For additional information regarding Employer Sponsored Visas, see our page here.
Short Term Skilled Occupation List – PR Pathways
The following occupations are on the Short Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL):
- Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) – ANZSCO 342411
- ICT Account Manager – ANZSCO 225211
- ICT Business Development Manager – ANZSCO 225212
- ICT Customer Support Officer – ANZSCO 313112
- ICT Managers Nec – ANZSCO 135199
- ICT Project Manager – ANZSCO 135112
- ICT Quality Assurance Engineer – ANZSCO 263211
- ICT Sales Representative – ANZSCO 225213
- ICT Support and Test Engineers Nec – ANZSCO 263299
- ICT Support Engineer – ANZSCO 263212
- ICT Support Technicians Nec – ANZSCO 313199
- ICT Systems Test Engineer – ANZSCO 263213
- Information and Organisation Professionals Nec – ANZSCO 224999
- Network Administrator – ANZSCO 263112
- Network Analyst – ANZSCO 263113
- Software Tester – ANZSCO 261314
- Systems Administrator – ANZSCO 262113
- Web Administrator – ANZSCO 313113
- Web Designer – ANZSCO 232414
- Web Developer – ANZSCO 261212
For information regarding the available pathways to permanent residency in Australia for occupations on the STSOL, see our page here. Please note that since 7 December 2024, the 482 Skills in Demand visa uses the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) instead of the STSOL, and 482 holders can generally move to permanent residence through the 186 Temporary Residence Transition stream regardless of which occupation list their occupation was on.
Study Pathways to the Information Technology Sector
International students have the option to study in Australia to become skilled workers part of the Information Technology Sector.
Studying Information Technology Networking
If you are interested in studying IT Networking in Australia, the following occupations may be available to you:
- Network Administrator – ANZSCO 263112: currently on Short-term Skilled occupational list (STSOL)
- Network Analyst – ANZSCO 263113: currently on Short-term Skilled occupational list (STSOL)
- Computer Network and Systems Engineer – ANZSCO 263111: currently on Medium and Long-term Strategic Skill List (MLTSSL)
To see more information about studying IT Networking, see our page here.
Studying Website Development
If you are interested in studying Website Development in Australia, the following occupations may be available to you:
- Web Administrator – ANZSCO 313113: currently on Short-term Skilled occupational list (STSOL)
- Web Developer – ANZSCO 261212: currently on Short-term Skilled occupational list (STSOL)
To see more information about studying Website Development, see our page here.
Studying Computer Programming
If you are interested in studying Computer Programming in Australia, the following occupations may be available to you:
- ICT Support Technicians Nec – ANZSCO 313199: currently on Short-term Skilled occupational list (STSOL)
- ICT Customer Support Officer – ANZSCO 313112: currently on Short-term Skilled occupational list (STSOL)
- Web Administrator – ANZSCO 313113: currently on Short-term Skilled occupational list (STSOL)
To see more information about studying Computer Programming, see our page here.
Permanent Residency and Working in the Information Technology Sector
If you have skills in the Information Technology Sector, VisaEnvoy can assist you in finding the best visa to apply for that provides a pathway to permanent residency in Australia.
Professional Year Points for Skilled Migration
Another means by which you can maximise your points for the skilled migration program is to participate in the Monash Professional Pathways program that allows you to gain further experience and points towards your skilled visa application. This is available to Information Technology graduates. For further information, see our page here.
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