ANZSCO 261311
Analyst Programmer
Analyst Programmers analyse requirements and develop the software that meets them. ACS assesses this code through a skills assessment of your qualification and employment, with an RPL report required when your degree is not ICT-major or closely related.
- Assessing authority
- ACS
- Occupational category
- ICT (ACS assessed)
- Occupation list
- MLTSSL
- Indicative salary
- 95k – 160k
Quick answer
Who assesses ANZSCO 261311 Analyst Programmer?
ACS assesses ANZSCO 261311 Analyst Programmer at ICT (ACS assessed) level. The occupation has been listed on the MLTSSL, supporting subclass 189, 190, 491, 482, 186 pathways. Indicative Australian salaries run from AUD 95,000 to AUD 160,000.
Visa pathways for Analyst Programmer
Subclasses this occupation has supported, subject to the current occupation list and each state's own nomination criteria.
- Subclass 189
- Subclass 190
- Subclass 491
- Subclass 482
- Subclass 186
Occupation lists change. Verify on the current skilled occupation list before lodging.
Project report angles that work for Analyst Programmer
Three distinct, non-overlapping directions. Pick projects where you can show your own calculations, decisions and their consequences.
- 1
A system you analysed and built, showing the design decisions behind the code
- 2
A performance, integration or data problem you diagnosed and engineered out
- 3
A solution you specified from ambiguous requirements and delivered to production
Technical content assessors look for
- Java / C# / Python / JavaScript
- System analysis & design
- Relational databases & SQL
- API & integration design
- Testing & CI/CD
- Agile delivery
Mistakes specific to this occupation
Writing a CDR when ACS needs an RPL
Ignoring the ACS skill-met date deduction of 2–6 years
Two RPL key areas that describe the same project
Analyst Programmer salary in Australia
Market demand: Very high
Indicative planning range assembled from published market data and recruiter guides. See our engineer salary guide for discipline and experience breakdowns.
ANZSCO 261311 — frequently asked questions
Who assesses ANZSCO 261311 Analyst Programmer?
ACS is the assessing authority for ANZSCO 261311 Analyst Programmer. The ACS requires an RPL report where your qualification is not ICT-major or closely related to the occupation, and applies a skill-met date deduction of two to six years.
Is Analyst Programmer on the skilled occupation list?
ANZSCO 261311 Analyst Programmer has been listed on the MLTSSL, which supports the subclass 189, 190, 491, 482, 186 pathways. Occupation lists are revised by legislative instrument — verify the current status on the Department of Home Affairs website before lodging an EOI or visa application.
What salary can a Analyst Programmer expect in Australia?
Indicative salaries for Analyst Programmer in Australia range from AUD 95,000 to AUD 160,000 depending on experience, state and sector. Graduate roles start lower and senior or specialist roles exceed the upper figure.
What should a Analyst Programmer write career episodes about?
Choose projects where you personally performed engineering analysis or design. For Analyst Programmer, strong episodes cover a system you analysed and built, showing the design decisions behind the code; a performance, integration or data problem you diagnosed and engineered out; and a solution you specified from ambiguous requirements and delivered to production.
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