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systems analyst
系统分析师
ANZSCO occupation profile
ANZSCO 2022
Indicative Skill Level
In Australia and New Zealand:Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Unit group duty description
ICT Business and Systems Analysts work with users to formulate system requirements, develop system plans and documentation, review and evaluate existing systems, and design and modify systems to meet users' business needs. Non-ICT Business Analysts (for example, Management Consultants) are excluded from this unit group. Non-ICT Business Analysts are included in Unit Group 2247 Management and Organisation Analysts.
- working with users to formulate and document business requirements
- identifying, investigating, and analysing business processes, procedures and work practices
- identifying and evaluating inefficiencies and recommending optimal business practices, and system functionality and behaviour
- using project management methodologies, principles and techniques to develop project plans and to cost, resource and manage projects
- taking responsibility for deploying functional solutions, such as creating, adopting and implementing system test plans, which ensure acceptable quality and integrity of the system
- creating user and training documentation, and conducting formal training classes
- developing functional specifications for use by system developers
- using data and process modelling techniques to create clear system specifications for the design and development of system software
- acting as a central reference and information source, providing guidance and assistance in the system project decision making process
- consulting with users and programmers to design improvements to the functionality of websites, apps and systems
261112 systems analyst
Evaluates processes and methods used in existing ICT systems, proposes modifications, additional system components or new systems to meet user needs as expressed in specifications and other documentation.
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Visa pathways
Occupation-list availability for seven visa subclasses
List membership is not a finding of personal eligibility.
State and territory nomination
Eight jurisdictions, checked separately
Official sources checked 10 August 2026
- NSW 190 · Direct invitation
- NSW 491 · Pathways 2/3
Occupation and four-digit unit group checked against the NSW lists.
Official source →- Victorian ROI · 190
- Victorian ROI · 491
Applicant ranking depends on profile and ROI selection.
Official source →Checked separately against the onshore and offshore occupation lists.
Official source →2026–27 occupation settings have not yet been published.
Official source →Applications are unavailable pending the 2026–27 program settings.
Official source →- TAS · profile-based pathways · 190
- TAS · profile-based pathways · 491
All occupations on the relevant federal 190/491 list can access at least one Tasmanian pathway, but invitation depends on pathway eligibility and ROI priority attributes. No general OSOP 491 invitations are planned for 2026–27.
Official source →- Canberra Matrix · 190
- Canberra Matrix · 491
Occupation list match only; Matrix ranking and caps still apply.
Official source →- NT onshore/offshore · 190
- NT onshore/offshore · 491
The precise stream depends on residence, employment and offshore priority rules.
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