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ICT MANAGERS NEC | ANZSCO 135199

Not every ICT leadership role fits neatly under Chief Information Officer or ICT Project Manager, and roles such as Network Manager and IT Service Delivery Manager have their own dedicated code. Under ANZSCO 135199, known as ICT Managers not elsewhere classified, or nec, skilled ICT leaders are being sponsored by businesses across every industry running a serious technology function. Because this is a catch all code within the ICT managers group, applicants and employers both need to be clear on why the role belongs here rather than under a more specific ICT management occupation.

This guide covers what an ICT Manager nec actually does, the English language standard applicants need to meet, and a full breakdown of two of the most common visa pathways for this occupation: the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa and the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme.

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ANZSCO 135199

WHAT DOES AN ICT MANAGER NEC DO?

An ICT Manager nec under ANZSCO 135199 plans, organises, directs, controls, and coordinates the acquisition, development, maintenance, and use of computer and telecommunication systems within organisations. The occupation sits at ANZSCO Skill Level 1, which generally means a bachelor degree or higher qualification, though at least five years of relevant experience can substitute for the formal qualification in many cases. Recognised specialisations under this occupation include IT Service Delivery Manager and Network Manager.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Heading the selection and installation of ICT resources and providing user training accordingly
• Developing information and communication technology plans, methodology, and strategy
• Determining the technology requirements needed to meet organisational needs
• Directing and administering the day to day operations of the ICT department
• Leading ICT operations and resolving conflicts that arise during project progress or implementation
• Identifying and correcting weaknesses in ICT projects
• Establishing backup resources and contingency plans
• Adjusting projects as needed based on feedback, client updates, or departmental reports

One thing worth flagging early: because this is a not elsewhere classified code within the ICT managers group, it is important to confirm the role does not fit better under a more specific occupation such as Chief Information Officer or ICT Project Manager. More on that further down.

CSOL List

SUBCLASS 482 FOR ICT MANAGERS NEC – CSOL LIST

The Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa replaced the older Temporary Skill Shortage visa, and a new occupation list came with it. The Core Skills Occupation List, known as the CSOL, brought the earlier strategic skills lists together into a single list covering several hundred occupations across professional, technical, and managerial fields.

ICT Managers nec sits on the CSOL under the code ANZSCO 135199, and this is the code an employer nominates against for a Core Skills stream 482 visa. Because it is a Skill Level 1 nec occupation, Home Affairs and the assessing authority pay particularly close attention to whether the role has been correctly classified, since a role that fits better under a more specific ICT management occupation should generally be nominated under that code instead.

ANZSCO Requirements

SUBCLASS 482 ANZSCO REQUIREMENT FOR ICT MANAGERS NEC

The nominated position has to genuinely reflect a senior ICT management role that is not better described by another specific ICT management occupation. The Department looks at the actual scope of the role, including whether the applicant directs ICT strategy, operations, and resources at an organisational level, rather than performing a narrower technical or support function.

Because this occupation sits at ANZSCO Skill Level 1, applicants generally need a bachelor degree or higher qualification, ideally with a strong ICT component, or at least five years of relevant experience where a formal qualification is not held. If a role would be more accurately described as Chief Information Officer or ICT Project Manager, that specific code should be used instead of this nec category, so getting the classification right at the nomination stage matters a great deal.

482 Visa Requirements

SC 482 VISA REQUIREMENT FOR ICT MANAGERS NEC

To be granted a Subclass 482 visa under the Core Skills stream as an ICT Manager nec, applicants generally need to meet the following:

• A genuine, approved sponsor. The employer must be an approved Standard Business Sponsor, or in the process of becoming one
• An approved nomination for ANZSCO 135199, with a salary at or above the Core Skills Income Threshold and the market rate for the role
• At least one year of full time equivalent work experience in a highly relevant ICT management role, within the past five years
• Meeting the Competent English requirement, unless an exemption applies
• A clear health examination through an approved panel physician
• Police clearance certificates from every country lived in for twelve months or more

Salary and income thresholds are indexed regularly, so it is always worth checking the current figure on the Home Affairs website before an employer lodges a nomination. Visa grants can range from one to four years depending on individual circumstances, and a partner along with dependent children can be included as secondary applicants.

482 Skills Assessment

Skills Assessment Requirement for ICT Manager nec – Subclass 482 Skills in Demand (SID) Visa

The Australian Computer Society, generally known as ACS, is the assessing authority for ICT Managers nec. A skills assessment is not automatically mandatory for every 482 applicant in this occupation, though Home Affairs can request one, and many employers arrange it anyway to support a stronger nomination.

Where a skills assessment is used, applicants with a bachelor degree or higher with an ICT major closely related to the occupation generally need around two years of relevant experience within the last ten years. Applicants with a non ICT qualification comparable to an Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma or higher generally need around six years of relevant experience across their work history instead. Applicants without a suitable qualification can apply through the Recognition of Prior Learning, or RPL, pathway, which requires demonstrating how the applicant's ICT knowledge was acquired and submitting two detailed project reports.

A strong application usually includes certified academic transcripts where relevant, detailed employment reference letters, and clear evidence of the applicant's authority over ICT strategy, resources, and operations.

Subclass 186

SUBCLASS 186 FOR ICT MANAGERS NEC – EMPLOYER NOMINATION SCHEME

The Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme is Australia's main permanent employer sponsored visa, and for many ICT Managers nec already working in Australia on a 482 visa, it is the natural next step. The Direct Entry stream is the relevant pathway for applicants who have not yet worked long enough with their employer to qualify for the Temporary Residence Transition stream, or who are applying from outside Australia altogether.

Unlike the 482, a grant under the 186 gives the applicant and their family permanent residency from the day it is approved, with no further visa renewals needed.

186 Visa Requirements

SC 186 VISA REQUIREMENT FOR ICT MANAGERS NEC

For the Direct Entry stream, applicants generally need to meet the following:

• A nomination from an approved Australian employer for a genuine, full time, ongoing ICT Manager position that is correctly classified under this nec code
• A salary that meets or exceeds the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold and the market rate for the role
• A positive skills assessment from ACS in the nominated occupation, unless an exemption applies
• At least three years of relevant work experience, unless exempt from the skills assessment and experience requirements
• Being under 45 years of age at the time of application, with limited exemptions
• Competent English, at an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no band below 6.0, or an accepted equivalent
• Health and character clearances

This is a noticeably higher bar than the 482, both on English and on work experience, which is one reason a lot of ICT Managers nec use the 482 as a stepping stone before applying for the 186.

186 Skills Assessment

SKILLS ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENT FOR ICT MANAGERS NEC: SC 186 VISA

Unlike the 482, a positive skills assessment from ACS is generally mandatory for Direct Entry 186 applicants in this occupation, and it needs to be current at the time the visa application is lodged.

The assessment process is the same one used for the 482, whether through the qualification and experience pathway or the RPL pathway with project reports. Because the Direct Entry stream also requires three years of relevant experience on top of the assessment itself, it helps to start preparing project reports, gathering employment evidence, and organising reference letters well before applying, since ACS processing and document preparation both take time.

English Standards

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Every skilled or employer sponsored visa in Australia comes with an English language test, and the score applicants need to clear depends on which visa they are applying for. For ICT Managers nec looking at the 482 and 186 pathways, the bar is different at each stage, which catches a lot of applicants off guard.

For the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa, Core Skills stream, applicants generally need Competent English, which works out to an overall IELTS score of 5.0 with no band below 5.0, or an accepted equivalent test result.

For the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme, Direct Entry stream, the standard is higher. Competent English here means an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no band below 6.0.

English Exemptions

EXEMPTIONS ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Citizens of the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, New Zealand, and the Republic of Ireland are generally exempt from formal English testing, along with applicants who have completed a set period of study conducted in English. Test results typically need to be current within three years of lodgement, so if an applicant's score is getting old, it is worth sitting the test again before applying rather than finding out partway through processing.

Caveats & Classification

CAVEATS AND CLASSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ICT MANAGERS NEC

ICT Managers nec does not carry a specific migration caveat under either the Subclass 482 or Subclass 186 visa. That said, the nec classification functions as its own kind of gatekeeping requirement, since roles that are more accurately described by a specific ICT management occupation, such as Chief Information Officer or ICT Project Manager, should generally be nominated under that occupation instead of this catch all code.

Employers and applicants should be ready to clearly explain the scope of the role and why it sits under this nec code rather than a more specific one, supported by a detailed position description. Getting this classification wrong can lead to delays or an unsuccessful skills assessment outcome, so it is worth having this checked carefully before lodging a nomination.

Salary Rates

SALARY EXPECTATIONS IN AUSTRALIA

ICT Managers overseeing larger infrastructure, network, or service delivery functions tend to sit toward the higher end of the range.

Industry Shortage

WHY ICT MANAGERS NEC ARE IN DEMAND IN AUSTRALIA

• Australian businesses across every industry continue to invest in ICT infrastructure, networks, and service delivery capability
• Growing cybersecurity risks and reliability expectations require experienced managers overseeing networks and technical operations
• Cloud adoption and hybrid infrastructure are adding complexity to ICT service delivery and network management roles
• Businesses running critical infrastructure often struggle to recruit experienced network and service delivery managers locally
• Jobs and Skills Australia tracks ICT managers as part of the broader technology management workforce, where strong future demand is expected

Employer Sponsorship

Employer Sponsorship for ICT Managers nec in Australia

Australian businesses can sponsor overseas ICT Managers nec through the Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) visa, the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) visa, and other eligible employer sponsored pathways when a suitably experienced local candidate is not available. With demand for strong ICT leadership continuing across many industries, employer sponsorship has become a practical way for businesses to bring in experienced overseas ICT managers.

At Migration Republic, we assist employers with every stage of the sponsorship process, including Standard Business Sponsorship (SBS) applications, nomination applications, visa lodgements, and ongoing sponsorship compliance. Our Registered Migration Agents ensure your business meets all Department of Home Affairs requirements, including confirming the role is correctly classified under this nec code, while making the sponsorship process as straightforward and efficient as possible.

Whether you need to sponsor an ICT Manager for a network management function, an IT service delivery role, or a broader technology management position, we can help you identify the most suitable employer sponsored visa pathway. We work with businesses of all sizes across Australia, helping employers sponsor skilled managers under the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa and secure permanent residence pathways through the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme, where eligible.

We help businesses with:

• Standard Business Sponsorship (SBS) applications
• Sponsoring overseas ICT Managers nec under the Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) visa
• Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) applications
• Confirming the role is correctly classified under this nec code rather than a more specific occupation
• Employer nomination applications
• Employer sponsorship compliance obligations
• Permanent residency pathways for sponsored managers

If your business is looking to sponsor an ICT Manager, or recruit senior overseas technology management talent more broadly, Migration Republic can manage the entire employer sponsorship process from start to finish, so you can focus on running your business while we handle the migration side.

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Migration Services

HOW MIGRATION REPUBLIC CAN HELP YOU

Migrating to Australia as an ICT Manager nec means correctly classifying your role, confirming it is not better described by a more specific ICT management occupation, preparing a solid ACS skills assessment, and choosing between two visa pathways with different English and experience thresholds. Our registered migration agents at Migration Republic handle this every day, and we can help you get it right the first time.

Here's what we take care of for you:

• Confirming your role genuinely matches the ANZSCO 135199 definition rather than a more specific occupation
• Assessing whether your qualification and experience are likely to satisfy ACS's requirements
• Preparing a complete, decision ready ACS skills assessment application, including RPL project reports where needed
• Structuring your employment references so they meet ACS requirements
• Comparing the 482 and 186 pathways to find the right fit for your circumstances
• Managing your full visa application from lodgement through to grant

Frequently Asked Questions – Employer Sponsorship for ICT Managers nec

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