General Practitioner – ANZSCO 253111

Description

Diagnoses, treats and prevents human physical and mental disorders and injuries. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level

Alternative Titles

General Medical Practitioner

Specialisations

Medical Officer (Navy)

Skills Assessment Requirement

Unless you are exempt in very limited circumstances, you are required to have a positive Skills Assessment to apply for the visas listed above.

Skills Assessment authority for General Practitioner is Medical Board of Australia (MedBA). To have a positive skills assessment, you must meet the following criteria:

Three pathways for skills assessment
- Competent Authority Pathway – for overseas trained non-specialists AND specialists including general practitioners
  - International Medical Graduates (IMGs) must have completed both the assessment and experience components of the medical course
  - IMGs must have secured an offer of employment prior to applying for this pathway
  - IMGs must have either an approved qualification or undergo an assessment of competency conducted by an approved body
  - Must successfully completed 12 months of supervised practice in an approved position
- Standard Pathway – for international medical graduates seeking general registration
  - Must have a primary qualification in medicine recognised by the Australian Medical Council and World Directory of Medical Schools
  - Two types of Standard Pathway
    - AMC Examination – assessment of competency and skill by examination
    - Workplace-based Assessment – assessment by examination and workplace-based assessment of clinical skills and knowledge by an AMC credited authority
  - Must successfully completed 12 months of supervised practice in an approved position
- Specialist Pathway – for Overseas-trained specialists applying for assessment that is comparable to a trained speciality in Australia (specialist registration) OR overseas-trained specialists applying for an area of need specialist level position in Australia (area of need)
  - Must have a primary qualification in medicine recognised by the Australian Medical Council and World Directory of Medical Schools AND must have satisfied all training and examination requirement to practice in their field of speciality
  - Please note if you currently hold or have previously held general registration you are not eligible for the specialist pathway. You can complete specialist registration while holding general registration through a different process.
  - Two types of Specialist Pathway
    - Specialist Recognition
      - IMG applies directly to specialist medical college for the assessment of competency in the area of specialty
      - Outcome of the specialist medical college assessment determines the registration type
      - Required to undertake a period of supervised practice
    - Area of Need
      - IMG applies directly to specialist medical college for the assessment of skills against a position in an area of need
      - Area of need is determined by the health authority of a particular state or territory
      - This pathway does not result in specialist registration

Potential Pathways for General Practitioners

ANZSCO	Occupation	Skills Assessment	189	190	485	491 (State)	491 (Family)	186 (Direct)	407 (Training)	494 (regional Sponsored)	482 (TSS Medium Term)
253111	General Practitioner	MedBA	√	√	√	√	√	√	√	√	√

Group: 2531 General Practitioners and Resident Medical Officers

Description

diagnose and treat physical and mental illnesses, disorders and injuries, recommend preventative action and refer patients to specialist Medical Practitioners, other health care workers, and social, welfare and support workers.

Tasks

conducting examinations and questioning patients to determine the nature of disorders and illnesses, and recording patients’ medical information
ordering laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures, and interpreting findings to assist in diagnosis
providing overall care for patients, and prescribing and administering treatments, medications and other remedial measures
monitoring patients’ progress and response to treatment
advising on diet, exercise and other habits which aid prevention and treatment of disease and disorders
referring patients to, and exchanging medical information with, specialist Medical Practitioners
reporting births, deaths and notifiable diseases to government authorities
arranging the admission of patients to hospitals

Skill Level

Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification and at least one year of hospital-based training (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing is required.

Occupations in this Group

253111 General Practitioner
253112 Resident Medical Officer

189 visa – Skilled Independent Visa

This 189 visa allows you to live, work and study in Australia permanently. It is a points-tested visa. The minimum score to apply is 65 points. However, based on previous invitation rounds, you would need to achieve a higher score to have a better chance of obtaining an invitation.

In short, to be eligible for visa 189, you need to meet the following criteria:

Immigration Points

Must score at least 65 points. Due to the competitive nature of this visa, a pool mark does not guarantee an invitation to apply.

English

Must have at least Competent English, i.e., IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Age

Must be under 45 years of age. There is however no age limit for the 189 NZ stream.

be invited

Must lodge the EOI and be invited by the Department of Home Affairs to apply for the visa.

Skills assessment

Must have positive skills assessment. Each occupation has a specific assessing authority.

HEALTH AND CHARACTER

Must meet health and character requirements.

Subclass 190 visa– Skilled Nominated Visa & Subclass 491 visa – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa

To apply for visa subclass 190 and visa subclass 491, you need to have a nomination from the state/territory government where you want to live and work. Each State and Territory have individual requirements that must be met in order to receive nomination. (See below)

While the 190 visa is a permanent visa, subclass 491 visa gives you right to live and work in regional Australia for 5 years with a pathway to permanent residency through the subclass 191 visa.

Another difference between the 190 and 491 visa is that you can only apply for visa subclass 491 if you are living and working in regional areas in Australia, while it is not a requirement if you are applying for the 190 visa.

In summary, to be eligible for 190 visa, you need to meet the following criteria:

Immigration Points

Must score at least 65 points, or higher points if the state or territory requires.

English

Must have at least Competent English, i.e., IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, or higher if the state or territory requires.

Age

Must be under 45 years of age.

be invited

Must lodge an EOI and be invited by the state or territory and then apply for the visa.

Skills assessment

Must have positive skills assessment. Each occupation has a specific assessing authority.

HEALTH AND CHARACTER

Must meet health and character requirements.

To check if the state/ territory government requirements for your occupation, refer to the following links

State/ Territory	Links to requirements
New South Wales	NSW Skilled Migration Nomination Requirement 2021-2022 (190 Visa) NSW Subclass 190 Skilled Occupation list Skilled occupation list for NSW 491 visa NSW Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) requirements NSW 491 Regional Skilled Occupation list (Stream 1) NSW 491 Regional Skilled Occupation list (Stream 2 and 3)
Victoria	Victoria Skilled visa nomination program (190 and 491 visa)
South Australia	South Australia Skilled Migration Program (190 and 491 visa) South Australia’s Skilled occupation list
Western Australia	Western Australia 190 and 491 nomination requirements. Western Australian skilled migration occupation list (WASMOL)
Northern Territory	Northern Territory 190 Visa requirements NT Migration Occupation List
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)	ACT Canberra Small Business Owner Pathway ACT Skilled Migration Nomination Requirements (190 and 491 visa) Canberra Matrix Points Calculator
Tasmania	Tasmania 491 Visa Requirements Tasmanian Skilled Occupations List (TSOL) Tasmania Small Business Owner Stream – 491 visa Tasmania Skilled Migration Nomination Requirements Tasmania 190 Visa Requirements
Queensland	491 visa criteria for Queensland Queensland Skilled Occupation Lists Far North Queensland DAMA 491 Visa – Queensland Small Business Owners Pathway

485 Visa – Post-Study Work Stream

The 485 visa is a work visa available to international students who have completed two years of study in Australia. It is an 2 year or more visa that has full work rights and full study rights. It also allows you to travel freely to and from Australia throughout the validity of the visa.

To be eligible for visa 485, you need to meet the following criteria:

Visa History

Must hold a student visa when applying or have held one in the last 6 months.

English Level

Must have at least IELTS 6.0 or equivalent with no band less than 5, or equivalent.

Age

You must be under 50 years of age.

Education

Must have completed a two-year CRISCOS registered course(s).

Skills assessment

You don't need a 485 skills assessment for most occupations.

Eligible Degrees

bachelor, bachelor (honours), masters by coursework or research or doctoral degree

Subclass 491 Family Sponsored visa – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa

This 491 Family sponsored visa requires you to have a family member who is living in regional area to sponsor you. This visa offers pathway to permanent residency through visa subclass 191.

Immigration Points

Must score at least 65 points, or higher points as it is competitive.

English

Must have at least Competent English, i.e., IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Age

Must be under 45 years of age.

be invited

Must lodge an EOI and be invited by DHA to apply for the visa.

Skills assessment

Must have positive skills assessment. Each occupation has a specific assessing authority.

HEALTH AND CHARACTER

Must meet health and character requirements.

Subclass 186 visa – Employer Nomination Scheme

If you have an employer who is willing to sponsor you, you may be eligible for a Subclass 186 visa. This visa is permanent and will allow you to live, work and study in Australia indefinitely. To be eligible for this visa, you need to have at least 3 years of working experience in your nominated occupation and a positive skills assessment. Alternatively, if you are a holder of a Subclass 457 or TSS visa, you can apply for Subclass 186 after working for your employer for at least 2 years under the Temporary Residence Transition stream.

Experience

At least 3-year full-time work experience in the nominated occupation.

English

Must have at least Competent English, i.e., IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Age

Must be under 45 years of age, unless exempt.

Be Sponsored

Must be sponsored by an Australian employer.

Skills assessment

Must have a positive skills assessment. Exemptions apply for the 186TRT.

HEALTH AND CHARACTER

Must meet health and character requirements.

Important

Please note that according to the Department of Home Affairs, caveats apply to this visa type. Subclass 186 visa excludes positions where a current health workforce certificate for the position and the occupation has not been presented to the Department.

407 Training Visa

The 407 visa a short stay visa for individuals to participate in occupational training or professional development in Australia. This visa is generally valid to stay in Australia for 2 years. Please note this visa is subject to condition 8102 which forbids work apart from the training that is specified in the visa application. You are also required to maintain health insurance whilst in Australia.

To be eligible for visa 407, you need to meet the following criteria:

GTE

You must prove that you genuinely stay in Australia for training and will depart when you complete the training.

English Level

Must have Functional English, i.e. IELTS overall 4.5 with no band less than 4, or equivalent.

Age

Must be over 18 years old.

Be Sponsored

You must be sponsored by an approved temporary activities sponsor – Can be an employer or a commonwealth agency

HEALTH INSURANCE

Must hold valid private health insurance.

Health and Character

Must meet health and character requirements.

Subclass 494 visa – Skilled Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa

You can apply for subclass 494 if you have a regional employer who is willing to sponsor you. To be eligible for this visa, you must have at least 3 years of working experience in your nominated occupation and have a relevant skills assessment. With this visa, there is a requirement that you must work for the employer who is sponsoring you.

This visa provides pathway to permanent residency through the 191 visa.

Experience

At least 3 years full-time work experience in the nominated occupation.

English

Must have at least Competent English, i.e., IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Age

Must be under 45 years of age, unless exempt.

Be Sponsored

Must be sponsored by an Australian regional employer.

Skills assessment

Must have a positive skills assessment.

Location

Must live and work in regional areas in Australia.

Important

Please note that according to the Department of Home Affairs, caveats apply to this visa type. Subclass 494 visa excludes positions where a current health workforce certificate for the position and the occupation has not been presented to the Department.

482 SID visa – Skills In Demand visa- Core Skills Pathway

The 482 SID visa (Core Skills Pathway) visa that requires a sponsorship from an Australian employer. You must be nominated to work in an occupation on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This visa allows to your live and work in Australia for up to 4 years. You may apply for as many 482 visas as you want, as long as the employer is willing to sponsor you. The SID 482 visa has a pathway to permanent residency through the 186 transition stream.

Experience

At least 1 years work experience in the nominated occupation.

English Level

Must have IELTS overall of atleast 5.0 with no band less than 5.0.

Age

There is no age requirement for this visa.

Be Sponsored

Must be sponsored by an Australian employer.

Skills assessment

Generally not required unless on this list.

Health and Character

Must meet health and character requirements.

Important

Please note that according to the Department of Home Affairs, caveats apply to this visa type. Subclass 482 visa excludes positions where a current health workforce certificate for the position and the occupation has not been presented to the Department.

Job Outlook

$2,459
Weekly Earnings
72%
Work full time hours
very strong
Growth expected in the next 5 years

42% female
Gender share
46 hours
Average full-time
very high skill
Skill level rating

Study Pathway to General Practitioner

To become a General Practitioner completing a bachelor of medicine is the common study pathway. Entry is based on your secondary qualification marks, an Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT) and an interview.

A related degree such as a Bachelor of Biomedical Science or Health Science, followed by a Masters of Medicine is an alternative pathway. Entry is based on the Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) and an interview.

Following formal study, a one-year internship is required. Three to four years of work-based training and a further examination are also required to obtain a GP fellowship through Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) or the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM). It should be noted that registration with the Medical Board of Australia is required. You will also need: