Which body issues the skills assessment for ANZSCO 261112?

the ACS (Australian Computer Society) is the assessing authority for Systems Analyst under code 261112. It assesses ICT qualifications for ICT content and relevance, and counts closely related ICT employment after any required experience deduction.

Which occupation lists include Systems Analyst?

Our current data places 261112 on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This links to visa subclasses 189, 190, 491, 482, 186, 494, 485 and 407. Lists change, so EMC Australia confirms the position at the time you apply.

What evidence helps a Systems Analyst (261112) skills assessment?

Prepare ICT qualifications and systems analysis employment. Reference letters should describe duties such as: analyse existing systems and user needs to define system requirements.

My job title isn't exactly 'Systems Analyst'. Can I still use 261112?

Yes, if your actual duties match. Assessors look at what you did — for Systems Analyst, that means work centred on designing and specifying ICT systems — rather than your employer's title. If your duties fit a neighbouring code in unit group 2611 better, nominate that instead.

Where do Systems Analysts (261112) work in Australia?

Systems Analysts are commonly employed by IT departments, consultancies and government agencies. Regional employers may also open 491 or 494 options for 261112.

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Systems Analyst 261112

Yes. Systems Analyst (261112) can be used for an Australian visa. It is on the MLTSSL and CSOL. ACS is the assessing authority. The stored subclasses are 189, 190, 491, 482, 186, 494, 485 and 407.

Systems Analyst (261112): Identify and communicate with users to formulate system requirements and design ICT systems.

ANZSCO 261112 covers the Systems Analyst occupation: professionals focused on designing and specifying ICT systems. Classified under ICT Business and Systems Analysts (2611) at ANZSCO Skill Level 1, it is assessed by the ACS. Below, EMC Australia explains how Systems Analysts can turn their experience into an Australian visa pathway. See how this occupation can connect to points-tested skilled visas, state nomination and employer sponsorship — including a ACS skills assessment.

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ANZSCO

261112

Assessing authority

ACS

Occupation lists

MLTSSL · CSOL

Industry

ICT & software

Can this occupation migrate?

Potentially — if the list, the assessment and the rest of the profile fit.

Systems Analyst can be relevant to skilled and employer-sponsored pathways. Your actual options depend on age, English, qualifications, work history, the skills assessment, points, state nomination, and whether an employer can sponsor the position. A place on a list is not a grant.

Potential visa pathways

Start with the pathway type, not only the subclass.

Points-tested

For skilled applicants who may qualify on occupation, skills assessment, points and invitation.

Employer-sponsored

For applicants with an Australian employer willing and able to sponsor an eligible position.

Other pathways

These are the other subclasses stored for this occupation.

State nomination

Lists change. We check this year’s program.

Whether Systems Analyst is open for 190 or 491 depends on the state, the stream, and the month. NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern Territory each run their own program. Occupation-specific status is checked against the current list — not a screenshot from last year.

EOI and state nomination

NSWclosed
VICclosed
QLDclosed
SAunavailable
WAnot announced
TASopen
ACTnot announced
NTclosed

Skills assessment

Skills assessment for Systems Analyst

The assessment tests whether your qualification and work match this nominated occupation. ACS is the usual authority. Confirm it on the current Home Affairs list before you apply. A suitable outcome is generally required before a points-tested EOI.

How skills assessments work

Points and other factors

The occupation is only the starting point.

Age

Points sit in set age bands. Confirm the current test before you claim a number.

English

Competent English is the usual baseline. Proficient or superior English can add points.

Skilled employment

Work in the nominated or closely related occupation can add points. Dates have to survive a skills assessment.

Qualifications

Recognised qualifications can add points. The assessing authority decides comparability.

Australian study and partner

Australian study, specialist education, partner skills or community language may add points.

Nomination

State nomination (190) or regional nomination (491) can add points. 189 has neither.

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Occupation match

Is Systems Analyst the right code?

Nominate the work you actually do, not the job title on a card. Confirm the official ANZSCO description before you pay for an assessment.

Analyse existing systems and user needs to define system requirements
Design system architecture, data flows and interfaces
Evaluate packaged and custom solutions against requirements
Write technical specifications for development teams
Coordinate integration and testing with developers and vendors

Questions

Before you start an assessment

the ACS (Australian Computer Society) is the assessing authority for Systems Analyst under code 261112. It assesses ICT qualifications for ICT content and relevance, and counts closely related ICT employment after any required experience deduction.

Related occupations

Roles often confused with this one.

These are similar job titles. The visa list and skills assessment still depend on the code that matches the work you do.

ICT Business AnalystANZSCO 261111View

Not sure which pathway fits.

Tell us the occupation, the assessment if you have one, and where you are willing to live. We will say whether 189, 190, 491 or an employer visa is worth the next fee.