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ANZSCO 261112Skill Level 1

Systems Analyst

Evaluates processes and methods used in existing ICT systems, proposes modifications, additional system components or new systems to meet user needs as expressed in specifications and other documentation.

Skill Level

Level 1

Bachelor degree or higher

Assessing Authority

ACS

Australian Computer Society Incorporated

Eligible Visas

11

visa subclasses

Skilled Lists

2

active lists

Your Pathway

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1

Skills Assessment

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2

Expression of Interest

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3

Visa Application

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Overview

What this occupation involves according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Evaluates processes and methods used in existing ICT systems, proposes modifications, additional system components or new systems to meet user needs as expressed in specifications and other documentation.

Typical Tasks

Common duties performed in this role.

Working with users to formulate and document business requirements
Identifying, investigating, and analysing business processes, procedures and work practices
Identifying and evaluating inefficiencies and recommending optimal business practices, and system functionality and behaviour
Using project management methodologies, principles and techniques to develop project plans and to cost, resource and manage projects
Taking responsibility for deploying functional solutions, such as creating, adopting and implementing system test plans, which ensure acceptable quality and integrity of the system
Creating user and training documentation, and conducting formal training classes
Developing functional specifications for use by system developers
Using data and process modelling techniques to create clear system specifications for the design and development of system software
Acting as a central reference and information source, providing guidance and assistance in the system project decision making process
Consulting with users and programmers to design improvements to the functionality of websites, apps and systems

Education & Experience

Indicative requirements for skills assessment.

Qualification

Bachelor degree or higher

Work Experience

Relevant work experience that may substitute for formal qualifications.

Closely Related Field

A qualification in a closely related field may be accepted with additional experience.

Documents Checklist

Common documents needed for the skills assessment application.

Assessing Authority

The organisation that assesses your skills for this occupation.

Australian Computer Society Incorporated

ACS

Skills Assessment Requirements

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ACS Migration Skills Assessment is the official skills assessment service for IT, Data Science, and Cyber Security professionals seeking to migrate to Australia. The assessment evaluates qualifications and work experience against ANZSCO occupations to determine suitability for skilled migration visas.

Important note

Priority processing is available at no additional fee for applicants with visa deadlines less than 12 weeks from application date (with at least 2 weeks' notice required). ACS cannot provide pre-assessment suitability advice due to the complex nature of the assessment—formal assessment must be completed first. Applicants can apply for up to three ANZSCO codes at once for one fixed price. The assessment evaluates qualifications for Major/Minor/Insufficient ICT content and reviews work experience episodes for relevance and skill level alignment with nominated occupations.

Eligibility Criteria

6 criteria
  • Applicant must be an IT, Data Science, or Cyber Security professional with occupation on ACS-assessed ANZSCO lists
  • Professional ICT work experience from age 18 and over is applicable
  • Educational qualifications and/or work experience must be at professional ICT level
  • Skills and experience must be closely related to the nominated ANZSCO occupation
  • Each applicant is assessed on an individual basis and must meet ACS assessment criteria
  • No English language test requirement for skills assessment
  • Personal identification documents
  • Educational qualification documents for Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) comparability assessment
  • Work experience documentation and employment episode details

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