Description
An Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO code 261311) analyses user needs, produces requirements documentation and system plans, and encodes, tests, debugs, maintains and documents programs and applications.
Analyst Programmer is a skilled professional who combines analyst and programmer skills.
| Major Group | 2 – Professionals |
| Sub-Major Group | 26 – ICT Professionals |
| Minor Group | 261 – Business and Systems Analysts, and Programmers |
| Unit Group | 2613 – Software and Applications Programmers |
Job Outlook
| Weekly Earnings | AUD 2003 |
| Work full-time hours | 89% |
| Growth expected in the next 5 years | Very Strong |
| Gender share | 23% Female, 77% Male |
| Average full-time | 42 Hours |
| Skill level rating | Very high skill |
| Average Age | Males: 36.9 |
| Females: 38.8 | |
| Persons: 37.3 | |
| Employed | 6100 |
Alternative Titles
- – Programmer Analyst
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
Analyst Programmer 261311
| National | NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | TAS | NT | ACT | Future Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | 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) |
| Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) | Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) |
| Labor Market Testing Required for 457 List (LMTL) |
Unit Group: 2613 SOFTWARE AND APPLICATIONS PROGRAMMERS
Occupations in Unit Group 2613
- – Analyst Programmer 261311
- – Developer Programmer 261312
- – Software Engineer 261313
- – Software Tester 261314
- – Software and Applications Programmer nec 261399
Unit Group 2611 includes Software and Applications Programmers as indicated in the ACS ANZSCO code. They design, develop, test, maintain and document program code in accordance with user requirements, and system and technical specifications.
Skill Level Requirement
Skill Level: 1
ANZSCO Skill Level 1 requirement for the occupation of Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO code 261311) may vary depending on the specific job and employer. However, generally speaking, a person at Skill Level 1 in this occupation would be expected to have basic knowledge and experience in the different areas.
Skills Assessment Authority
ACS (Australian Computer Society)
The Australian Computer Society(ACS) aims to promote the ICT profession and advance the use of technology in Australia. It provides professional development opportunities, certification programs, networking events, and advocacy initiatives.
Task to Perform for Analyst Programmer
- Researching, consulting, analysing and evaluating system program needs
- Identifying technology limitations and deficiencies in existing systems and associated processes, procedures and methods
- Testing, debugging, diagnosing and correcting errors and faults in an applications programming language within established testing protocols, guidelines and quality standards to ensure programs and applications perform to specification
- Writing and maintaining program code to meet system requirements, system designs and technical specifications in accordance with quality accredited standards
- Writing, updating and maintaining technical program, end user documentation and operational procedures
- Providing advice, guidance and expertise in developing proposals and strategies for software design activities such as financial evaluation and costings for recommending software purchases and upgrades
Main Industries
- PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL SERVICES (34.9%)
- FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES(22.8%)
- PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SAFETY (8.6%)
- EDUCATION AND TRAINING (5.1%)
- OTHER INDUSTRIES (26.9%)
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
- Australian Graduate exceptions may apply in some states/territories.
- Priority Skilled Lists may impose specific requirements in some states/territories.
- IELTS or OET exemptions apply to the UK, Canada, New Zealand, the US, and Ireland.
- English proficiency must meet licensing/registration criteria or a minimum IELTS/equivalent level, whichever is higher.