Description

ICT Managers (mec) need to direct, control, manage the acquisition along with the development and maintenance for the regular usage of telecommunication system operating in the organization.

Who are ICT Managers 135199?

It is a well-known fact that technology has become an integral part of different types of businesses. Therefore, virtually every business needs to hire a qualified IT professional.

One of the major roles in the IT department of a company is of an ICT manager. These professionals have a proactive approach and can prioritize tasks and work as great leaders of the IT department. From the optimal running of computer systems in a company to ensuring the efficient use of resources to maintain the costs and timelines of the systems, the professional must look after all the computing requirements of the company.

The demand for these professionals is growing in leaps and bounds in various industries including IT, media, telecommunication and software development. Those who want to migrate to Australia as skilled ICT professionals must consider the ANZSCO code 135199 for the job roles and duties of ICT Managers NEC.

ANZSCO offers a job description and skill requirement for ICT managers that aspirants can use in creating their own RPL application.

Job description:

You can match the job roles that ANZSCO has provided, which will help you select the code 135199 for your RPL report. In the report, you can, therefore, mention your key areas of knowledge and the responsibilities of your professional career. The job description is below:

• Professionals work as supervisors who maintain and monitor the computing requirements of a company.
• They must lead the IT department and ensure that all the projects run well.
• The professional has to work closely with the decision-makers of the company to implement efficient software solutions.
• These professionals apply their knowledge and understanding of the IT systems to evolve the best solutions.
• They must ensure that the IT teams have enough resources with which they can fulfill their tasks.
• The manager has to stay updated with the latest technological advancements to ensure the optimal working of the computer systems of the company.

Roles and responsibilities:

The role of an ICT manager seems to evolve in different types of industries in the coming years in Australia. Overall the roles and responsibilities, as given by the ANZSCO 135199 ICT Managers NEC consist of the following:

• The manager designs and coordinates all the activities that are related to ICT.
• They direct, administer and offer help in the day-to-day operational activities of the ICT department.
• The professional leads the ICT operations to ensure that the project is moving in the right direction.
• They resolve conflicts, if any, that appear in the progress or implementation of the projects.
• These professionals identify and correct the weaknesses in the projects.
• The manager establishes backup resources and contingency plans and set the delays.
• They make changes in the project as necessary by the supervisors on the basis of the feedback, client updates or reports of the IT Department.
• Professionals design and implement the ICT procedures, policies and practices for the company.
• They conduct system audits and evaluate the outcomes
• The professional offers coaching to employees, selects and hires the IT team and provides them with correct feedback.

Required qualifications:

• The educational requirements for ANZSCO 135199 ICT managers NEC are usually a bachelor or higher qualification in the ICT field.
• You may use the experience of at least 5 years for the compensation of formal education.
• In some instances, on-the-job training or related work experience is a necessary requirement.

Required skills:

An ICT manager is an experienced professional capable of understanding the clients’ problems, analyzing them and offering satisfactory solutions. Therefore, the required skills that you must demonstrate in your RPL report for this role are:

• Critical thinking and reasoning skills
• Effective communication
• Reading communication
• Decision-making skills
• Collaborative abilities
• Team building skills
• Ability to manage projects

Skill Level

1

Specializations

IT Service Delivery Management

Network Manager

Skill Assessment Authority

ACS (Australian Computer Society)

Occupation Lists

The occupation features in the following skills list -

• Combined Skilled Occupations List (STSOL MLTSSL)
• RSMS Occupations List (RSMSL)
• Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)

The occupation does not feature in the following skills list -

• Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
• Labor Market Testing Required for 457 List (LMTL)

Visa Provision

Since this occupation features in STSOL, you can apply for the following visas -

• Skilled Nominated 190
• Skilled Regional Nominated 489

The candidates may also apply for a visa under the GSM Program. However, the candidate must know that since the occupation belongs to the STSOL, the job may not always be available. If it does not appear in the online assessment, it is better to seek an employer sponsor of Australia.

Unit Group: 1351 ICT Managers

Description

The ICT Managers (nec) in Australia need to create, direct, control, manage the regular telecommunication system, within the organizational limits.

Tasks

• Determining the security of ICT Systems
• Managing the ICT Operations and prioritizing between maintenance, development and operations
• Heading the installation and selection of the ICT resources and providing resource training accordingly
• Developing information and communication technology plans, methodology and strategy
• Determining the technology requirements to meet them in future

Skill level

The candidate applying for this job post must have the following skills -

• Bachelor's degree or higher education
• 5 years of experience or relevant vendor certification
• Some firms may even require you to produce your job training certificate.

Occupation in the group

English Requirement

A minimum of the following score is required in the respective exams -

• IELTS- 7 (speaking), 6 (L, R, W), 7 (Overall)
• OET- B (all sections)
• PTE Academics- 50 (L, R, W), 65 (speaking), 65 (overall)
• TOEFL iBT- L:12, R:13, W:21, S:23 , L93

Exceptions

• The Australian Graduate Exceptions can apply in some states and territories
• Priority Skilled List may be an essential requirement.
• Candidates from UK, US, Canada, New Zealand and Ireland do not need to show their IELTS or OET results.

If registration or licensing is required, the candidates will need to show the IELTS or OET results.

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