ICT Systems Test Engineer — Australian Capital Territory Nomination

ICT Systems Test Engineer in Australian Capital Territory — nomination overview

ICT Systems Test Engineer (ANZSCO 263213) is listed on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and Combined Skilled Occupation List (CSOL), qualifying it for state nomination in the Australian Capital Territory under the ACT Skilled Nominated Migration program. ICT Systems Test Engineers in the Australian Capital Territory design and execute integrated system test plans, validate functional and non-functional requirements, and support acceptance testing across federal government digital projects, ASD cyber programs, and defence systems requiring validation before deployment. Skilled migrants with a valid SkillSelect Expression of Interest may be invited to apply when the Australian Capital Territory opens a nomination round. Skills assessment is conducted by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), which assesses overseas ICT qualifications and systems testing experience, including through the RPL pathway, against Australian professional standards. English language proficiency and health and character requirements apply. The Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa grants permanent residence on grant. The Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa is provisional, requiring three years of regional residence and employment before a Subclass 191 application. Nomination adds five points for Subclass 190 or fifteen for Subclass 491. Government fees apply at nomination and visa stages. Processing in the Australian Capital Territory typically takes several weeks to two months. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.

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