Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist — Subclass 482 Pathway
Skills in Demand visa · 1-4 years (Specialist Skills, Core Skills, or Essential Skills stream)
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 482 — Skills in Demand visa
- Points test
- Not points-tested
- Sponsor
- Employer sponsor required
- Eligibility list
- MLTSSLSTSOLROLCSOL
- Base fee
- from $1,455 short-term / from $3,035 medium-term (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~1-4 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist for migration purposes is handled by: EA.
Skills assessment is only required for some occupation/passport combinations — the assessing body is the same one listed for the ANZSCO code.
Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist (ANZSCO 313214) is eligible for the Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage visa. As an MLTSSL occupation, it qualifies for the Medium-term stream of the Subclass 482 visa, allowing stays of up to four years with a pathway to permanent residence. Telecommunications Technical Officers or Technologists support the design, installation, and operation of telecommunications systems and network infrastructure. The visa is not points-tested. An approved sponsor must nominate the position and demonstrate genuine efforts to recruit locally before engaging an overseas worker. Skills assessment by Engineers Australia (EA) is required, covering qualifications and work experience against Australian standards. English proficiency through an approved test and health and character checks are also mandatory. Processing typically takes one to four months after all documentation is submitted, though complex cases may take longer. The Subclass 482 application fee is approximately AUD 3,115 (primary applicant). Sponsors must pay the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy, which contributes to training Australian workers. The levy amount depends on the sponsor's annual turnover and the duration of the visa granted. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Key requirements
High-level criteria for Subclass 482. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Nominated by an approved Australian sponsor
- Position pays at least the relevant Core Skills Income Threshold
- At least one year of relevant work experience in the nominated occupation
- Positive skills assessment if required for the occupation/passport combination
- Vocational English (IELTS 5.0 in each component or equivalent)
- Health and character requirements
Other visa pathways for Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 189Details →Skilled Independent visa
Permanent points-tested visa for workers not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state.
- 190Details →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 485Details →Temporary Graduate visa
Post-study work visa for recent graduates of Australian qualifications.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Details →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations for Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.