135111 CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

135111 CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

Occupation Overview:

Chief Information Officer belongs to the occupation unit group of 1351 ICT MANAGERS and is a Skill Level 1 occupation in Australia. In other words, a chief information officer must have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience 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.

Key Tasks:

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the ICT strategies, plans and operations of an organisation to ensure the ICT infrastructure supports the organisation’s overall operations and priorities.

Alternative Titles:

Chief Technology Officer

Skills Assessment Authority:

The Australian Computer Society (ACS), which is the professional association for Australia’s ICT tech sector and responsible for skills assessment for Australian immigration purpose.

UNIT GROUP 1351 ICT MANAGERS

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).

Tasks Include:

• analysing information needs and specifying technology to meet those needs
• formulating and directing information and communication technology (ICT) strategies, policies and plans
• directing the selection and installation of ICT resources and the provision of user training
• directing ICT operations and setting priorities between system developments, maintenance and operations
• overseeing the security of ICT systems

Occupations:

135111 Chief Information Officer
135112 ICT Project Manager
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Australian Visa Options for 135111 CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

This occupation has access to the following Australian immigration programs:

• General Skilled Migration program
• Employer Sponsored Visa program

If you are interested in understanding more about migrating to Australia and the prospect of working and living in Australia, please book a consultation with Ausdirect Migration today and our immigration experts will guide you along the journey.