Telecommunications Technician — New South Wales Nomination
NSW Skilled Nomination · Sydney
At a glance
- Program
- NSW Skilled Nomination
- Currently open
- Yes (per latest data — verify with state program)
- Capital
- Sydney
- Program notes
- Uses a Critical Skills List combined with targeted streams aligned to NSW priority sectors. Applicants must be invited to apply.
Official program page: https://www.nsw.gov.au/visas-and-migration
Skills assessment
For Telecommunications Technician, the assessing authority for migration purposes is TRA.
Telecommunications Technician in New South Wales — nomination overview
Telecommunications Technician (ANZSCO 342414) is listed on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and may be sponsored under employer-sponsored pathways in New South Wales. New South Wales has strong demand for telecommunications technicians in telecommunications networks, NBN infrastructure, and enterprise systems across Greater Sydney and regional NSW. Skilled migrants seeking to work in New South Wales in this occupation should identify a sponsoring employer, as all pathways are employer-driven rather than points-tested. Skills assessment is conducted by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA), covering overseas qualifications and work experience against Australian standards. English language proficiency, health, and character requirements must also be satisfied. Employer-sponsored pathways include the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand (Core Skills stream) visa for temporary work, the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme for permanent residence, and the Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa for regional placements. State nomination under Subclass 190 or 491 is not available for CSOL-only occupations. Employer sponsorship does not add SkillSelect points; permanent residence is secured through the employer's nomination rather than a points-tested EOI. Government fees apply at nomination and visa stages; processing in New South Wales typically takes one to three months. For advice tailored to your circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Visa pathways for Telecommunications Technician
All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that New South Wales nominates.
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 494Details →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.