Telecommunications Engineer — Western Australia Nomination

Telecommunications Engineer in Western Australia — nomination overview

Telecommunications Engineer (ANZSCO 263311) is listed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), qualifying it for state nomination in Western Australia under the Western Australia Skilled Migration program. Telecommunications Engineers in Western Australia design, build, and commission voice, data, and broadband network infrastructure across 5G infrastructure deployment in Perth, satellite and microwave backhaul for remote communities, and resources sector communications networks. Skilled migrants with a valid SkillSelect Expression of Interest may be invited to apply once Western Australia opens invitations for this occupation. Skills assessment is conducted by Engineers Australia, which assesses overseas telecommunications engineering qualifications and professional experience against the Australian engineering competency framework, including through the Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) pathway. 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 Western Australia typically takes six to ten weeks. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.

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