Description
ICT Project Manager plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates quality accredited ICT projects. Their role involves managing day-to-day operations of resourcing, scheduling, prioritisation and task coordination, and meeting project milestones, objectives and deliverables within agreed timeframes and budgets.
| Major Group | 1 – Managers |
| Sub-Major Group | 13 – Specialist Managers |
| Minor Group | 135 – ICT Managers |
| Unit Group | 1351 – ICT Managers |
Specialisations
- – ICT Development Manager
- – ICT Security Project Manager
Job Outlook
| Weekly Earnings | AUD 2766 |
| Work full-time hours | 93% |
| Growth expected in the next 5 years | Strong |
| Gender share | 24% Female, 76% Male |
| Average full-time | 44 Hours |
| Skill level rating | Very high skill |
| Average Age | Males: 44.5 |
| Females: 41.2 | |
| Persons: 43.5 | |
| Employed | 37800 |
Skill Priority in 2023
The Skills Priority List (SPL) offers an elaborate perspective on professions experiencing a shortage at a national level and within individual states and territories in Australia. Additionally, the SPL provides insight into the projected demand for various occupations in the future.
- S: Shortage
- NS: No Shortage
- R: Regional Shortage
ICT Project Manager 135112
| National | NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | TAS | NT | ACT | Future Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | S | NS | At Economy-Wide Average |
Occupation List Information
| Occupation on the Skill list | Occupation not on the Skill List |
|---|---|
| Combined Skilled Occupations List (STSOL MLTSSL) | Labor Market Testing Required for 457 List (LMTL) |
| Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) | Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) |
| Labor Market Testing Required for 457 List (LMTL) |
Unit Group: 1351 ICT MANAGERS
Occupations in Unit Group 1351
- – Chief Information Officer 135111
- – ICT Project Manager 135112
- – ICT Managers nec 135199
The 1351 Unit Group comprises a diverse group of professionals from ACS ANZSCO Code Occupation List related to ICT management, such as Chief Information Officer, ICT Project Manager, and other ICT Managers that do not fall under any other specific category. These positions are crucial in planning, executing, and supervising an organisation’s ICT strategies, projects, and operations. Their duties entail managing the ICT infrastructure and leading teams to ensure the organisation’s goals are met efficiently and effectively.
Skill Level Requirement
Skill Level: 1
ANZSCO Skill Level Classification 1 requirement for 135112 ICT Project Manager refers to the minimum skill and experience required to perform the job duties. In this context, Skill Level 1 is considered the highest skill level for ICT project management roles. This expertise requires a bachelor’s degree or higher qualification, extensive ICT project management principles and methodologies knowledge, and several years of relevant work experience. It also involves overseeing and managing complex projects, leading project teams, and effectively communicating with stakeholders.
Skills Assessment Authority
ACS (Australian Computer Society)
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) is a professional association representing Australia’s information and communication technology (ICT) industry.
Visa Provision
The details of the types of visa options for ICT project managers are given below:
| ANZSCO | OCCUPATION | SKILLS ASSESSMENT | 189 | 190 | 485 | 491 (STATE) | 491 (FAMILY) | 186 (DIRECT) | 407 (TRAINING) | 494 (REGIONAL SPONSORED) | 482 (TSS MEDIUM TERM) |
| 135112 | ICT Project Manager | ACS |
Task to Perform for ICT Project Manager
- Develop project plans, goals, and budgets
- Determine resource requirements and allocate them accordingly
- Establish project timelines and milestones
- Coordinate and lead project teams
- Monitor project progress and make necessary adjustments to ensure objectives are met
- Communicate with stakeholders to provide project updates and ensure their needs are being met
- Identify and manage project risks
- Ensure that project outcomes meet quality standards
- Document project outcomes and create final project reports
Main Industries
- PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL SERVICES (37.6%)
- FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES (10.3%)
- INFORMATION MEDIA AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS (12.6%)
- PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SAFETY (11.6%)
- OTHER INDUSTRIES (25.5%)
English Requirement
| English Language Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | Minimum Score of 6 (Learning, Reading, Writing), 7 in Speaking and 7 Overall |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | OET result with a Minimum Grade B in all sections |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | Minimum Score (Learning: 12, Reading: 13, Writing: 21, Speaking: 23 and Overall 93) |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic | Minimum Score of 50 (Learning, Reading, Writing), 65 in Speaking and 65 Overall |
Exceptions
- Some Australian states/territories have exceptions for graduates.
- The Priority Skilled Lists may have specific requirements in some states/territories.
- Applicants from certain countries (e.g., UK, Canada, and the US) are exempt from submitting IELTS or OET.
- If compulsory licensing/registration requires English proficiency, you must meet the licensing/registration criteria or the minimum IELTS level, whichever is higher.