Information Technology (IT) Industry

The Information Technology (IT) sector is broad and works to provide technological services to the business sector. The IT sector has seen increased demand for its services and expertise due to COVID-19 and the shift towards working-from-home and increased reliance on online services and networks. 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

Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL)

The Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List indicates the relevant occupations that are in high demand in Australia to fill labour shortages in various sectors due to the impacts of COVID-19. The following occupation related to Information Technology (IT) are on this list:

Employer sponsored nominations and visa applications with an occupation on the PMSOL will be 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:

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):

For information regarding the available pathways to permanent residency in Australia for occupations on the STSOL, see our page here.

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:

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:

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:

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.

Book an appointment today for a commitment free briefing with our Registered Migration Agents to find more about your visa options.