Telecommunications Network Planner – ANZSCO 313213

Telecommunications Network Planner (ANZSCO 313213) is a skill level 2 occupation assessed by Engineers Australia (EA) for Australian skilled migration. It is on the MLTSSL, CSOL lists and can be used for subclass 189, subclass 190, subclass 491, subclass 491F, subclass 485, subclass 482, subclass 186, subclass 494, subclass 407. 4 of 8 states and territories currently nominate it.

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Quick facts

ANZSCO code: 313213
Skill level: 2 – Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma, or at least 3 years of relevant experience.
Assessing authority: Engineers Australia
Occupation lists: MLTSSL, CSOL
English test for skills assessment: Required
ANZSCO unit group: 3132 Telecommunications Technical Specialists

Telecommunications Network Planner job description and duties

Plans the development of customer access telecommunications network infrastructure.

Tasks include

Installing, maintaining, repairing and diagnosing malfunctions of microwave, telemetry, multiplexing, satellite and other radio and electromagnetic wave communication systems
Configuring and integrating network and telecommunications technology with computer software, hardware, desktops, peripherals, databases and operating systems
Developing and recording logs of the details, locations and status of inventories, parts, equipment and instruments and maintaining the documentation of communication policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations, and quality standards
Providing technical advice and information, and monitoring the performance of complex telecommunications networks and equipment
Planning the development of customer access telecommunications network infrastructure
Liaising with vendors, suppliers, service providers and external resources and monitoring contractual obligations and performance delivery
Providing ongoing operational support in designing, optimising, troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing and resolving of telecommunications network performance malfunctions, defects and faults

Education and skill level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. In Australia: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) In New Zealand: NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) At least three years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

What the assessing authority expects: Engineering qualification assessed through the Australian accredited, Washington/Sydney/Dublin Accord or CDR pathway.

Visa options for Telecommunications Network Planner

Eligible means the occupation is on a list the visa accepts. You still need to meet every other requirement.

Subclass 189 Skilled Independent: Eligible (via MLTSSL)
Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated: Eligible (via MLTSSL / STSOL)
Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional – State/Territory nominated: Eligible (via MLTSSL / STSOL / ROL)
Subclass 491F Skilled Work Regional – Family sponsored: Eligible (via MLTSSL)
Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate – Post-Vocational Education Work: Eligible (via MLTSSL)
Subclass 482 Skills in Demand – Core Skills stream: Eligible (via CSOL)
Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme – Direct Entry: Eligible (via CSOL)
Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional – Employer sponsored: Eligible (via MLTSSL / STSOL / ROL)
Subclass 407 Training visa: Eligible (via MLTSSL / STSOL / ROL)

State and territory nomination for Telecommunications Network Planner

4 of 8 states and territories currently list this occupation: Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, Australian Capital Territory. Onshore means already living in that state; offshore means living outside Australia.

New South Wales: 190 No, 491 Closed 26–27, onshore No, offshore No. Unit group 3132 is not on the NSW Skills List.
Victoria: 190 Yes, 491 Not yet open, onshore VIC residents, offshore Yes. All 190-eligible occupations (no state list).
Queensland: 190 No, 491 No, onshore No, offshore No. Not on the Queensland onshore or offshore list.
South Australia: 190 Yes, 491 Yes, onshore SA residents, offshore Yes. SA Graduates: 190 & 491; Skilled Employment in SA: 190 & 491; Outer Regional Skilled Employment: 190 & 491; Offshore: 190 & 491.
Western Australia: 190 No, 491 No, onshore No, offshore No. Not on WASMOL or the Graduate occupation list.
Tasmania: 190 Yes, 491 Yes, onshore TAS residents, offshore No. Living in Tasmania: Skilled Employment, Graduate or Established Resident pathways; Overseas 491 (OSOP) closed for 2026–27.
Australian Capital Territory: 190 Yes, 491 Yes, onshore Canberra residents, offshore Yes. ACT Nominated Migration Program Occupation List.
Northern Territory: 190 Closed, 491 By exception, onshore NT grads/residents only, offshore No. 491 onshore only, by exception for NT Graduate or Resident applicants with urgent visa or age deadlines.

Based on each state's official 2026–27 lists and program pages. Being listed does not guarantee an invitation.

Skills assessment for Telecommunications Network Planner

Engineers Australia places you in one of four categories (Professional Engineer, Engineering Technologist, Engineering Associate or Engineering Manager) and assesses your qualification through one of three routes depending on where and how you studied.

The process

Check your qualification: Is it EA-accredited, from a Washington/Sydney/Dublin Accord country, or neither?
Pick your category: Professional Engineer, Technologist, Associate or Manager.
Choose a pathway: Australian accredited, Accord, or Competency Demonstration Report (CDR).
Apply online: Upload documents (and your CDR if needed) and pay. Fast-track is optional.
Outcome: Usually about 15 weeks before an assessor is assigned for standard applications.

What you need for this occupation

Telecommunications Network Planner falls in Engineers Australia's Engineering Associate category. Choose one pathway:

Australian accredited: an EA-accredited Australian qualification; skilled employment assessment optional.
Washington, Sydney or Dublin Accord: an accredited degree from a full signatory country, completed after it joined.
Competency Demonstration Report (CDR): any other engineering qualification, plus three career episodes and a summary statement.

Documents checklist

Passport and CV
Degree certificate and full transcripts
English test results
For CDR: three career episodes, summary statement and CPD list
Employment evidence if requesting a skilled employment assessment

Key facts

Australian accredited: AUD 346.50
Accord qualification: AUD 555.50
CDR (standard): AUD 1,034 (with skilled employment AUD 1,512.50)
Fast-track: + AUD 396
Validity for visas: Home Affairs generally accepts an assessment for 3 years unless the letter says otherwise

English language requirement

For the Engineers Australia skills assessment

English test required. Engineers Australia requires an English test result with your application unless you are exempt. Only tests taken at a secure test centre are accepted, and your scores must still be valid and verifiable with the test provider during the assessment. Minimum scores below apply to applications submitted from 1 January 2026.

IELTS (General or Academic, One Skill Retake accepted): Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6, Speaking 6
PTE Academic: Listening 47, Reading 48, Writing 51, Speaking 54
TOEFL iBT: Listening 16, Reading 16, Writing 19, Speaking 19
Cambridge C1 Advanced: Listening 169, Reading 169, Writing 169, Speaking 169

Exempt if you graduated from an Australian institution after at least two academic years (92+ weeks) of CRICOS-registered study at AQF level 6 or above.
Exempt if you are a citizen of, and hold a valid passport from, the UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand or the Republic of Ireland (documentary evidence required).
Multiple results may be combined case by case if they are the same test type and all still valid.
Upload your score card and enter the test report, registration or score report number when you apply.

For the visa (189, 190 and 491)

Separately, the visa needs at least Competent English. Minimum scores for tests taken on or after 7 August 2025:

IELTS (Academic or General): Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0, Speaking 6.0
PTE Academic: Listening 47, Reading 48, Writing 51, Speaking 54
TOEFL iBT: Listening 16, Reading 16, Writing 19, Speaking 19
OET: Listening 290, Reading 310, Writing 290, Speaking 330

Proficient English adds 10 points and Superior English adds 20 points in the points test.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Telecommunications Network Planner?

The ANZSCO code for Telecommunications Network Planner is 313213. It is a skill level 2 occupation.

Who assesses Telecommunications Network Planner for Australian migration?

Telecommunications Network Planner is assessed by Engineers Australia (EA). You need a positive skills assessment before you can apply for most skilled visas.

Which Australian visas can a Telecommunications Network Planner apply for?

Telecommunications Network Planner is on the MLTSSL, CSOL lists, so it can be used for: 189 Skilled Independent; 190 Skilled Nominated; 491 Skilled Work Regional – State/Territory nominated; 491F Skilled Work Regional – Family sponsored; 485 Temporary Graduate – Post-Vocational Education Work; 482 Skills in Demand – Core Skills stream; 186 Employer Nomination Scheme – Direct Entry; 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional – Employer sponsored; 407 Training visa. You must still meet every other visa requirement.

Which states nominate Telecommunications Network Planner?

4 of 8 states and territories currently list Telecommunications Network Planner: Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, Australian Capital Territory. Each state has extra criteria such as residence, employment and points.

Do I need an English test for the Telecommunications Network Planner skills assessment?

Yes. Engineers Australia requires an English test result with your application unless you are exempt. Only tests taken at a secure test centre are accepted, and your scores must still be valid and verifiable with the test provider during the assessment. Minimum scores below apply to applications submitted from 1 January 2026.

Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics ANZSCO 2022 (CC BY 4.0), Department of Home Affairs skilled occupation lists, Engineers Australia and state and territory nomination pages. Checked November 2026. General information only, not migration advice. Search all ANZSCO occupations.