The Health Industry provides medical and health services to the community. The rapid onset of COVID-19 illustrated the importance of our health care industry and those that work within it. There is increased demand in the health sector for health and medical professionals with the relevant skills to provide a high level of care to patients. If you are highly skilled in the Health Industry and you are looking to move to Australia, VisaEnvoy can assist you in this process.
Skilled Migration
Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL)
The Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List indicates the relevant occupations that are in high demand in Australia to fill labour shortages in various sectors due to the impacts of COVID-19. The following occupation related to the Health Industry are on this list:
- Orthotist / Prosthetist (251912)
- General Practitioner (253111)
- Resident Medical Officer (253112)
- Psychiatrist (253411)
- Medical Practitioner nec (253999)
- Midwife (254111)
- Registered Nurse (Aged Care) (254412)
- Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) (254415)
- Registered Nurse (Medical) (254418)
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health) (254422)
- Registered Nurse (Perioperative) (254423)
- Registered Nurses nec (254499)
Employer sponsored nominations and visa applications with an occupation on the PMSOL will be given priority processing.
Short Term Skilled Occupation List – PR Pathways
The following occupations in the Health Sector are on the Short Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL):
- Ambulance Officer – ANZSCO 411111
- Anaesthetic Technician – ANZSCO 311211
- Cardiac Technician – ANZSCO 311212
- Dental Specialist – ANZSCO 252311
- Dental Technician – ANZSCO 411213
- Dietitian – ANZSCO 251111
- Enrolled Nurse – ANZSCO 411411
- Health Promotion Officer – ANZSCO 251911
- Hospital Pharmacist – ANZSCO 251511
- Industrial Pharmacist – ANZSCO 251512
- Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic – ANZSCO 411112
- Medical Laboratory Technician – ANZSCO 311213
- Medical Technicians – ANZSCO 311299
- Nurse Educator – ANZSCO 254211
- Nurse Manager – ANZSCO 254311
- Nurse Researcher – ANZSCO 254212
- Rehabilitation Counsellor – ANZSCO 272114
- Residential Care Officer – ANZSCO 411715
- Retail Pharmacist – ANZSCO 251513
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner – ANZSCO 252214
- Orthoptist – ANZSCO 251412
- Pharmacy Technician – ANZSCO 311215
- Psychotherapist – ANZSCO 272314
For information regarding the available pathways to permanent residency in Australia for occupations on the STSOL, see our page here.
Other Information for Medical Professionals
- Employer Sponsored Visas Comparison for Registered Nurses
- Health Practitioners: Visa Options to Travel and Work in Australia
- Health Workforce Certificates and Health Workforce Exemption Certificates
- International Medical Graduates and Registration in Australia
- Medical Practice and Hospital Sponsors Visa Options for Overseas Trained Medical Professionals
- General Practitioner Pathway to PR
Skilled Visas for Medical Professionals in each State/Territory in Australia
Visa Applicants and the Health Sector
VisaEnvoy works to provide efficient and effective advice to individual visa applicants relating to the following factors within the health sector:
- Health Insurance – What Health Insurance Do I Need for My Australian Visa?
- Health Waivers – What is a Health Waiver?
- Our Health Insurance Partners
Health Sector Occupations
Book an appointment today for a commitment free briefing with our Registered Migration Agents to find more about your visa options.
