ANZSCO 261313 — ICT — Assessed by ACS
261313
Skill Level 1
ACS
ICT
189 / 190 / 491
Points-tested pathway
As a Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313), you'll need a positive skills assessment from ACS before you can lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI).
With a Skill Level 1 occupation, you're eligible for the maximum education points if you hold a relevant Bachelor's degree or higher. A Doctorate in a STEM field can add an additional 10 points via the Specialist Education category.
The age sweet spot is 25-32 years (30 points). Combined with Superior English (IELTS 8+, 20 points) and 3+ years of Australian work experience, you can significantly boost your score.
Information sourced from publicly available Australian government data. This is not official immigration advice. Always verify with your registered migration agent (MARA) or the Department of Home Affairs.
