Systems Administrator
Frequently chosen by candidates whose work bridges product process and platform.
Years from now to permanent residency
Metro pathway
Major-city study- Master of Information Technology · 2 yrFor non-ICT bachelor graduates. ACS may require post-study employment.
- 485 Graduate Visa · 3 yr
- ACS assessment · 0.3 yr
- EOI + visa grant (medium demand) · 1 yr
Regional pathway
Regional study + 491- Master of Information Technology · 2 yrFor non-ICT bachelor graduates. ACS may require post-study employment.
- 485 Graduate Visa (regional, Cat 2 +1 yr) · 4 yr
- ACS assessment · 0.3 yr
- EOI + 491 grant (medium demand) · 1 yr491 holders convert to PR via the 191 visa after 3 years working in regional Australia. The age clock stops once 491 is granted.
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Age caps that apply to this occupation
- 186Cap: 45. 186 generally requires under 45 with several concessions.
- 190Cap: 45. 190 nomination requires under 45 at invitation.
- 482No general cap. 482 has no general age limit, but the 482 → 186 PR transition typically requires under 45.
- 491Cap: 45. 491 requires under 45 at invitation. Once granted, the age clock stops; 491 → 191 PR has no further age cap.
- 494Cap: 45. 494 requires under 45 with limited exemptions.
Qualifications that lead here
The ACS assessment is the gate. These are the qualifications most commonly accepted to clear it.
Master of Information Technology
For non-ICT bachelor graduates. ACS may require post-study employment.
- ·Master of Information Technology — Various universities
Bachelor of Computer Science / Information Technology
- ·Bachelor of Information Technology — Various universities
Visa subclasses this occupation unlocks
Employer Nomination Scheme
Skilled Nominated (State)
Skills in Demand
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional
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