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Anaesthetist

ANZSCO 253211 · Skill level 1

Provides direct medical care to patients requiring general or local anaesthesia for surgical, diagnostic and other procedures such as prevention of pain and maintenance of body function.

Occupation Records

ANZSCO code 253211.

  • ANZSCO 2013 v1.2: Anaesthetist · Skill level 1
  • ANZSCO 2022: Anaesthetist · Skill level 1

ABS Classification Profile

Occupation definition

Occupation definition · 253211 · Anaesthetist

The occupation definition lead statement is identical to the statement in ANZSCO 2022 and is not repeated here. View the shared definition.

Skill level: 1

Unit group 2532 · ANAESTHETISTS

provide direct medical care to patients requiring general or local anaesthesia for surgical, diagnostic and other procedures such as prevention of pain and maintenance of body function. Anaesthetic Registrars training as Anaesthetists are included in this unit group.

Indicative skill level for this unit group

In Australia and New Zealand: Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification, two years hospital-based training, and at least five years specialist study and training (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). Registration or licensing is required.

Indicative tasks for ANZSCO 2013 v1.2 unit group 2532

Unit-group tasks are representative examples. They do not mean that every listed task applies to every occupation in the group.

  • performing pre-operative examinations of patients to determine appropriate anaesthetic and sedation in concurrence with Specialist Physicians a nd Surgeons
  • discussing the anaesthetic process with patients and obtaining their informed consent prior to surgery
  • administering local, regional and general anaesthetics using a variety of methods such as inhalational and intravenous administration
  • supervising the transfer of patients to operating theatres, positioning on operating tables, keeping patients warm, and responding quickly and accurately if any problems arise
  • monitoring patients throughout surgical procedures and in immediate post-operative procedures
  • recording details of anaesthetic and sedation administered, and the condition of patients before, during and after anaesthesia
  • liaising with other health care workers to provide diagnosis and treatment for patients with chronic pain, and to diagnose and treat patients requiring intensive care or resuscitation
  • may instruct medical, nursing, student and ancillary staff on the signs, symptoms and diagnosis of allergic and anaphylactic reactions to anaesthetic agents, and supervision and treatment of life threatening emergencies

ABS Classification Profile

Occupation Definition

Provides direct medical care to patients requiring general or local anaesthesia for surgical, diagnostic and other procedures such as prevention of pain and maintenance of body function. Registration or licensing is required.

ANZSCO skill level
1

Specialisations

  • Intensive Care Anaesthetist
  • Obstetric Anaesthetist
  • Pain Management Specialist

Unit Group 2532 · Anaesthetists

Anaesthetists provide direct medical care to patients requiring general or local anaesthesia for surgical, diagnostic and other procedures such as prevention of pain and maintenance of body function. Anaesthetic Registrars training as Anaesthetists are included in this unit group.

Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification, two years hospital-based training, and at least five years specialist study and training (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing is required.

Indicative tasks for unit group 2532 Anaesthetists

Unit-group tasks: These are representative tasks for the wider classification group, not occupation-specific duties and not necessarily applicable to every occupation in it.

  • performing pre-operative examinations of patients to determine appropriate anaesthetic and sedation in concurrence with Specialist Physicians and Surgeons
  • discussing the anaesthetic process with patients and obtaining their informed consent prior to surgery
  • administering local, regional and general anaesthetics using a variety of methods such as inhalational and intravenous administration
  • supervising the transfer of patients to operating theatres, positioning on operating tables, keeping patients warm, and responding quickly and accurately if any problems arise
  • monitoring patients throughout surgical procedures and in immediate post-operative procedures
  • recording details of anaesthetic and sedation administered, and the condition of patients before, during and after anaesthesia
  • liaising with other health care workers to provide diagnosis and treatment for patients with chronic pain, and to diagnose and treat patients requiring intensive care or resuscitation
  • may instruct medical, nursing, student and ancillary staff on the signs, symptoms and diagnosis of allergic and anaphylactic reactions to anaesthetic agents, and supervision and treatment of life-threatening emergencies

Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022 Australian Update; modified for search under CC BY 4.0. View the ABS unit-group source · 2022 edition and release information.

Federal list and assessing-authority source matches

Edition-tagged mappings checked 2026-10-31. Each row links to its source instrument. A mapped row does not establish personal eligibility or a current invitation; source conditions and current rules still apply.

Federal occupation-list entries

Assessing-authority mappings

Classification titles help identify the indexed record; they do not decide how an individual’s work is classified or whether assessment or visa requirements are met.

Classification sources: ANZSCO 2013 v1.2 · ANZSCO 2022. Modified for search under CC BY 4.0.

State nomination

Select a state or territory to see its plain-English overview, current 190/491 comparison, key notes and official program link.

✓ Open · × Closed · ? Not confirmed

Captured pathway status for subclasses 190 and 491; conditions apply
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Open: The pathway is accepting the listed step, subject to its rules. Not confirmed: The available sources do not establish whether the pathway is open for this occupation. An open pathway does not confirm personal eligibility or an invitation.

Australian Capital Territory

Program checked 2026-11-10 · Occupation list checked 2026-11-10 · Federal list checked 2026-10-31 · Review due — check official sources

Captured program context (checked 2026-11-10): The ACT uses the Canberra Matrix to select people for skilled visa nomination. The Matrix is available for both visas, with different pathway requirements.

Current intake not confirmed — source review due

Pathway status for this occupation

  • Subclass 190: Not confirmed
  • Subclass 491: Not confirmed

Captured note: Matrix open; conditions apply

Next step: Check the Canberra Matrix and the requirements for your occupation and circumstances.

Canberra Matrix ↗ Checked 2026-11-10

Program Pathways

  • 190 · Canberra MatrixCanberra Matrix submissions are open

    Stream and occupation requirements apply. The 2026–27 allocation is pending. Check the official invitation schedule for dates and subclasses.

    Status as of 2026-11-10
  • 491 · Canberra MatrixCanberra Matrix submissions are open

    Stream and occupation requirements apply. The 2026–27 allocation is pending. Check the official invitation schedule for dates and subclasses.

    Status as of 2026-11-10

Anaesthetists

Conditions: 491 Only

Australian Capital Territory sources and scope

Federal occupation instruments
  • LIN 19/051 instrument ↗
    • Federal subclass 190 match: not_listed
    • Classification edition: 2013-v1.2
    • Federal subclass 491 match: listed
Program rules
  • Canberra Matrix ↗
    • 190 · matrix submission
    • Checked 2026-11-10
    • You can submit a Canberra Matrix using the ACT Migration Application Portal.
    • 491 · matrix submission
  • ACT nomination ↗
    • 190 · matrix submission
    • Checked 2026-11-10
    • The ACT’s 2026-27 allocation of nomination places have not yet been confirmed by the Australian Government.
    • 491 · matrix submission
Invitation rounds
Occupation lists
  • Official occupation-list source ↗
    • Scope: ACT Nominated Migration Program Occupation List for Canberra Matrix
    • Source dated 2025-10-10
    • Checked 2026-11-10
    • Listing match: Exact six-digit occupation code
    • The source row has an exact six-digit code match; its other source fields keep their stated scope.
    • The source includes explicit subclass 491-only occupation qualifiers; unmarked rows do not independently establish program intake.
    • The source says occupations may be capped.

New South Wales

Program checked 2026-11-10 · Occupation list checked 2026-11-02 · Federal list checked 2026-10-31 · Review due — check official sources

Captured program context (checked 2026-11-10): NSW selects candidates for 190 nomination by invitation using the state unit-group and federal lists. Its 491 page has an undated closure notice alongside general pathway instructions; current 491 availability is not confirmed.

Current intake not confirmed — source review due

Pathway status for this occupation

  • Subclass 190: Not confirmed
  • Subclass 491: Not confirmed

Captured note: 190 by invitation; 491 closure notice needs checking

Next step: Check the NSW skills list and nomination requirements, then submit a SkillSelect expression of interest if they apply to you.

Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) ↗ Checked 2026-11-10

Program Pathways

  • 190 · Selection-based invitationBy invitation; no public round dates

    Applicants cannot apply directly for NSW nomination. The official page describes invitations throughout the financial year but does not confirm a particular current or next round.

    Status as of 2026-11-10
  • 491 · Pathway 2 — invitation-basedCurrent 491 availability not confirmed; undated closure notice

    The official page has an undated program closure notice alongside generic pathway instructions. The notice does not identify its program year. Current subclass 491 availability is not confirmed; do not treat general Pathway 2 instructions as evidence of active invitations.

    Status as of 2026-11-10
  • 491 · Pathways 1 and 3 direct nomination applicationsCurrent 491 availability not confirmed; undated closure notice

    The official page has an undated program closure notice alongside generic pathway instructions. The notice does not identify its program year. Current subclass 491 availability is not confirmed; do not treat general Pathway 2 instructions as evidence of active invitations.

    Status as of 2026-11-10

The NSW 190 list uses ANZSCO unit groups and must be combined with the relevant federal visa list.

We couldn’t confirm an occupation-list entry from the state sources checked.

New South Wales sources and scope

Federal occupation instruments
  • LIN 19/051 instrument ↗
    • Federal subclass 190 match: not_listed
    • Classification edition: 2013-v1.2
    • Federal subclass 491 match: listed
Program context
  • NSW Skills Lists ↗
    • The NSW 190 list uses ANZSCO unit groups and must be combined with the relevant federal visa list.
Program rules
  • Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) ↗
    • 190 · invitation round
    • Checked 2026-11-10
    • You cannot directly apply for NSW nomination.
    • Invitation rounds occur throughout the financial year. There are no predetermined or publicly announced dates for invitation rounds.
  • NSW 491 closure notice and pathway instructions ↗
    • 491 · invitation round
    • Checked 2026-11-10
    • Undated closure notice appears alongside general invitation instructions; the notice does not identify its program year.
    • 491 · nomination application

Northern Territory

Program checked 2026-11-10 · Occupation list checked 2026-11-02 · Federal list checked 2026-10-31 · Review due — check official sources

Captured program context (checked 2026-11-10): The Northern Territory is accepting new 491 applications only for certain onshore applicants by exception. New 190 and offshore applications are not being accepted in the captured update.

Current intake not confirmed — source review due

Pathway status for this occupation

  • Subclass 190: Not confirmed
  • Subclass 491: Not confirmed

Captured note: 491 onshore exceptions

Next step: Check the NT Graduate or NT Resident requirements and the exception conditions before applying.

NT Government visa nomination ↗ Checked 2026-11-10

Program Pathways

  • 190 · NT nomination pathwaysNo new subclass 190 nomination applications accepted

    The NT update says no new subclass 190 applications are accepted at this time; it does not provide an exception for this subclass.

    Status as of 2026-10-13
  • 491 · Offshore Priority Occupation, Job Offer and Family streamsNo new offshore stream applications accepted

    The exception is limited to qualifying onshore NT Graduate or NT Resident subclass 491 applicants; offshore streams remain closed.

    Status as of 2026-10-13
  • 491 · NT Graduate / NT Resident; urgent visa deadline exceptionsException applications only for qualifying onshore applicants

    The exception requires a substantive visa deadline, age 45, or points deadline on or before 30 Sep 2027, meeting the listed NT criteria. Nominations before a visa deadline are not guaranteed.

    Status as of 2026-10-13

We couldn’t confirm an occupation-list entry from the state sources checked.

Northern Territory sources and scope

Federal occupation instruments
  • LIN 19/051 instrument ↗
    • Federal subclass 190 match: not_listed
    • Classification edition: 2013-v1.2
    • Federal subclass 491 match: listed
Program rules
  • NT Government visa nomination ↗
    • 190 · nomination application
    • Published 2026-10-13
    • Checked 2026-11-10
    • No new nomination applications will be accepted at this time for Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa.
    • 491 · nomination application
    • No new nomination applications will be accepted at this time for any offshore streams.
    • New nomination applications will only be accepted by exception for Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) for onshore applicants.

Queensland

Program checked 2026-11-10 · Occupation list checked 2026-11-02 · Federal list checked 2026-10-31 · Review due — check official sources

Captured program context (checked 2026-11-10): Queensland accepts registrations of interest from eligible onshore and offshore skilled workers. The occupation list, visa subclass and pathway criteria must all be checked.

Current intake not confirmed — source review due

Pathway status for this occupation

  • Subclass 190: Not confirmed
  • Subclass 491: Not confirmed

Captured note: ROIs available; pathway conditions apply

Next step: Check the Queensland occupation list and your onshore or offshore pathway requirements before submitting an ROI.

Queensland onshore skilled worker pathway ↗ Checked 2026-11-10

Program Pathways

  • 190 · Skilled visa Registration of InterestEligible onshore and offshore ROIs can be submitted

    The current onshore and offshore pathway pages welcome eligible ROIs and their 2026-27 forms are available. Occupation, visa, location and pathway criteria still apply. Read-only form availability was checked; successful submission was not tested. The homepage still contains the earlier future-tense 6 November announcement.

    Status as of 2026-11-10
  • 491 · Skilled visa Registration of InterestEligible onshore and offshore ROIs can be submitted

    The current onshore and offshore pathway pages welcome eligible ROIs and their 2026-27 forms are available. Occupation, visa, location and pathway criteria still apply. Read-only form availability was checked; successful submission was not tested. The homepage still contains the earlier future-tense 6 November announcement.

    Status as of 2026-11-10

onshore

Queensland sources and scope

Federal occupation instruments
  • LIN 19/051 instrument ↗
    • Federal subclass 190 match: not_listed
    • Classification edition: 2013-v1.2
    • Federal subclass 491 match: listed
Program rules
  • Queensland onshore skilled worker pathway ↗
    • 190 · registration of interest
    • Checked 2026-11-10
    • Eligible onshore candidates may lodge a Queensland ROI; occupation, visa and pathway conditions apply.
    • 491 · registration of interest
  • Queensland offshore skilled worker pathway ↗
    • 190 · registration of interest
    • Checked 2026-11-10
    • Eligible offshore candidates may lodge a Queensland ROI; occupation, visa and pathway conditions apply.
    • 491 · registration of interest
Occupation lists
  • Official occupation-list source ↗
    • Program year: 2026-27
    • Classification edition: 2013 (no minor version specified)
    • Checked 2026-11-02
    • Listing match: Exact six-digit occupation code
    • The source row has an exact six-digit code match; its other source fields keep their stated scope.
    • Any local titles are exact-code references from the local ANZSCO 2013 v1.2 file, not titles captured from or attributed to the Queensland list. QLD states 2013 ANZSCO without a minor version; local edition is not a claim about QLD source edition.
    • A blank source cell is recorded as a blank tick marker only; it is not proof that intake is open/closed or a determination of personal eligibility.

South Australia

Program checked 2026-11-10 · Occupation list checked 2026-11-02 · Federal list checked 2026-10-31 · Review due — check official sources

Captured program context (checked 2026-11-10): South Australia has nomination pathways for people living and working in the state and for candidates overseas. The current onshore registration is limited to a specified visa-expiry group.

Current intake not confirmed — source review due

Pathway status for this occupation

  • Subclass 190: Not confirmed
  • Subclass 491: Not confirmed

Captured note: Onshore; visa-expiry limit

Next step: Check the occupation list and the requirements for your onshore or offshore stream.

South Australia General Skilled Migration Program Update ↗ Checked 2026-11-10

Program Pathways

  • 190 or 491, subject to stream and occupation pathway · SkillSelect EOI; invitation directly from EOI reviewOffshore candidates use EOI; ROI not required; invitations issued to suitable candidates

    A current SkillSelect EOI is required. The visa subclass and stream depend on occupation and program criteria; this does not mean every EOI will be invited.

    Status as of 2026-10-22
  • 190 or 491, subject to stream and occupation pathway · Onshore Registration of InterestOnshore ROI open for the stated visa-expiry cohort

    This is limited to people living and working in SA whose current visas expire by 31 Jan 2027. Subclass and invitation treatment vary by stream and occupation; this status is not a nomination or eligibility decision.

    Status as of 2026-10-22

Health Professionals

South Australian Graduates

Applicant scope: South Australia

Minimum points shown: 65

Conditions: South Australian Graduate You must have completed a minimum Bachelor qualification in South Australia that meets the South Australian study requirements Eligible SA Graduates working full-time in South Australia, and in employment closely related to their nominated occupation, are able to register their interest for SA nomination. For more information, see the South Australian Graduates page.

Skilled Employment in South Australia

Applicant scope: South Australia

Minimum points shown: 65

Conditions: Eligible temporary visa holders working full-time in South Australia, and in employment closely related to their nominated occupation, are able to register their interest for SA nomination. For more information, see the Skilled Employment in South Australia page

Outer Regional Skilled Employment

Applicant scope: South Australia

Minimum points shown: 65

Conditions: Eligible temporary visa holders working full-time in Outer Regional South Australia , and in employment closely related to their nominated occupation, are able to register their interest for SA nomination. For more information, see the Outer Regional Skilled Employment page.

Offshore

Applicant scope: Offshore

Minimum points shown: 65

Conditions: Top ranking offshore candidates who have submitted an Expression of Interest in the Department of Home Affairs' SkillSelect may be invited to apply for South Australian nomination. For further details, please see the Offshore page For information on occupation registration, please visit the AHPRA page

South Australia sources and scope

Federal occupation instruments
  • LIN 19/051 instrument ↗
    • Federal subclass 190 match: not_listed
    • Classification edition: 2013-v1.2
    • Federal subclass 491 match: listed
Program rules
  • South Australia General Skilled Migration Program Update ↗
    • 190 or 491, subject to stream and occupation pathway · invitation from eoi
    • Published 2026-10-22
    • Checked 2026-11-10
    • Suitable candidates will be invited directly from their EOI lodged in SkillSelect.
    • 190 or 491, subject to stream and occupation pathway · registration of interest
    • South Australia is now open for Registrations of Interest (ROI).
    • whose current visas are due to expire by 31 January 2027.
  • Moving to South Australia from overseas ↗
    • 190 or 491, subject to stream and occupation pathway · invitation from eoi
    • Checked 2026-11-10
    • If you are applying from outside Australia, you do not need to submit a Registration of Interest (ROI).
  • Skilled migrants — South Australia ↗
    • 190 or 491, subject to stream and occupation pathway · registration of interest
    • Checked 2026-11-10
    • Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491).
Occupation lists
  • Official occupation-list source ↗
    • Scope: South Australia Skilled Occupation List membership with separately scoped stream-card facts
    • Checked 2026-11-02
    • Listing match: Exact six-digit occupation code
    • The source row has an exact six-digit code match; its other source fields keep their stated scope.
    • Absence of a subclass link in a captured detail block is recorded as not shown, not as ineligibility.
    • South Australian Graduates · subclass 491: link shown in the source
    • Skilled Employment in South Australia · subclass 491: link shown in the source
    • Outer Regional Skilled Employment · subclass 491: link shown in the source
    • Offshore · subclass 491: link shown in the source

Tasmania

Program checked 2026-11-10 · Occupation list checked 2026-11-02 · Federal list checked 2026-10-31 · Review due — check official sources

Captured program context (checked 2026-11-10): Tasmania has skilled nomination pathways for people living in Tasmania and some overseas applicants. Registrations of interest are open; the offshore occupation-profile pathway has a separate pause.

Current intake not confirmed — source review due

Pathway status for this occupation

  • Subclass 190: Not confirmed
  • Subclass 491: Not confirmed

Captured note: ROI open; offshore pause

Next step: Check the pathway requirements and any occupation conditions before submitting a registration of interest.

Tasmania processing times and invitations ↗ Checked 2026-11-10

Program Pathways

  • 491 · Overseas Skilled Occupation Profiles — invitation-onlyNo invitations planned for this offshore 491 pathway in 2026-27

    Migration Tasmania says it will not issue invitations through this specific pathway this program year. Overseas health/teaching applicants with a Tasmanian job offer have a separate 190 pathway.

    Status as of 2026-08-05
  • 190 or 491 · Tasmanian Skilled Migration ProgramROIs opened 17 August 2026

    Other nomination pathway and occupation requirements apply. No invitations are planned in 2026-27 under the offshore Overseas Skilled Occupation Profiles pathway.

    Status as of 2026-11-10

Tasmania says all occupations on the relevant federal 190 and 491 lists have at least one nomination pathway; conditions vary.

We couldn’t confirm an occupation-list entry from the state sources checked.

Tasmania sources and scope

Federal occupation instruments
  • LIN 19/051 instrument ↗
    • Federal subclass 190 match: not_listed
    • Classification edition: 2013-v1.2
    • Federal subclass 491 match: listed
Program context
  • Tasmania skilled migration ↗
    • Tasmania says all occupations on the relevant federal 190 and 491 lists have at least one nomination pathway; conditions vary.
Invitation rounds
  • Tasmania processing times and invitations ↗
    • Round date: 2026-11-05
    • 190 · invitation to apply for nomination
    • Published 2026-11-05
    • Checked 2026-11-10
    • Latest published round: 5 November 2026; 68 subclass-190 invitations, including 11 Gold and 57 Green.
    • 491 · invitation to apply for nomination
    • Latest published round: 5 November 2026; 28 subclass-491 invitations, including 1 Gold and 27 further invitations.
Program rules
  • 2026-27 Program Opening / 2026–27 program opening ↗
    • 491 · invitation to apply for nomination
    • Published 2026-08-05
    • Checked 2026-11-10
    • No invitations planned for 2026-27.
    • 190 or 491 · registration of interest
    • Published 2026-08-17
    • The Tasmanian Skilled Migration State Nomination Program will open to new ROIs on 17 August 2026.
  • Register your interest ↗
    • 190 or 491 · registration of interest
    • Checked 2026-11-10
    • Lodge your Registration of Interest (ROI) with the Migration Tasmania Application Gateway.
  • Skilled migration eligible occupations ↗
    • 190 or 491 · registration of interest
    • Checked 2026-11-10
    • All occupations on the Australian Government’s subclass 190 and 491 Skilled Occupation List are eligible

Victoria

Program checked 2026-11-10 · Occupation list checked 2026-11-02 · Federal list checked 2026-10-31 · Review due — check official sources

Captured program context (checked 2026-11-10): Victoria uses a registration of interest to select candidates for skilled nomination. The 190 registration is open in the captured notice; 491 registrations are not yet being accepted.

Current intake not confirmed — source review due

Pathway status for this occupation

  • Subclass 190: Not confirmed
  • Subclass 491: Not confirmed

Captured note: 190 ROI; 491 not yet open

Next step: Check the federal occupation list and Victoria’s nomination requirements before submitting a 190 registration.

2026-27 Skilled visa nomination program ↗ Checked 2026-11-10

Program Pathways

  • 190 · Registration of Interest (ROI)Subclass 190 ROI open

    An applicant must submit or update a SkillSelect EOI, then submit a separate Victorian ROI. An ROI is not a nomination application or invitation.

    Status as of 2026-11-10
  • 491 · Registration of Interest (ROI)Subclass 491 places not finalised; ROI not currently accepted

    Victoria says 2026-27 subclass 491 places are not yet finalised and ROIs are not being accepted pending confirmation.

    Status as of 2026-11-10

Victoria accepts 190 ROIs for eligible occupations on the relevant federal list; the captured priority subset is not the complete eligibility list.

We couldn’t confirm an occupation-list entry from the state sources checked.

Victoria sources and scope

Federal occupation instruments
  • LIN 19/051 instrument ↗
    • Federal subclass 190 match: not_listed
    • Classification edition: 2013-v1.2
    • Federal subclass 491 match: listed
Program context
  • Victoria skilled visa FAQ ↗
    • Victoria accepts 190 ROIs for eligible occupations on the relevant federal list; the captured priority subset is not the complete eligibility list.
Program rules
  • 2026-27 Skilled visa nomination program ↗
    • 190 · registration of interest
    • Checked 2026-11-10
    • Victoria’s 2026–27 skilled visa nomination program is now open for Registrations of Interest for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190).
    • 491 · registration of interest
    • Registrations of Interest for subclass 491 nomination are not currently being accepted.
    • Nomination places for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) have not yet been finalised.

Western Australia

Program checked 2026-11-10 · Occupation list checked 2026-11-02 · Federal list checked 2026-10-31 · Review due — check official sources

Captured program context (checked 2026-11-10): Western Australia publishes 2026-27 invitation activity for 190 and 491. Eligible occupations and requirements vary by nomination stream; those historical rounds do not establish current intake for every occupation.

Current intake not confirmed — source review due

Pathway status for this occupation

  • Subclass 190: Not confirmed
  • Subclass 491: Not confirmed

Captured note: 2026-27 rounds published; check current stream

Next step: Check WA's current occupation, visa and stream requirements; historical invitations do not confirm present availability.

WA State Nominated Migration Program — current invitation reporting ↗ Checked 2026-11-10

Program Pathways

  • 190 · General, Defence industry or Graduate stream; current occupation/stream availability not confirmed2026-27 invitation rounds published; current intake not confirmed

    The official current-round section reports 14 October invitations. Its 2026-27 table records 1,100 invitations in September and 1,227 in October, across 190 and 491 tracks. This is historical invitation activity, not proof of current availability for every occupation or stream. Do not carry 2025-26 criteria forward without verification.

    Status as of 2026-11-10
  • 491 · General, Defence industry or Graduate stream; current occupation/stream availability not confirmed2026-27 invitation rounds published; current intake not confirmed

    The official current-round section reports 14 October invitations. Its 2026-27 table records 1,100 invitations in September and 1,227 in October, across 190 and 491 tracks. This is historical invitation activity, not proof of current availability for every occupation or stream. Do not carry 2025-26 criteria forward without verification.

    Status as of 2026-11-10

Graduate

Minimum points shown: 65

Source status: Available

Priority: Marked as a priority in this list.

General - WASMOL Schedule 1

Minimum points shown: 65

Source status: Available

Priority: Marked as a priority in this list.

Western Australia sources and scope

Federal occupation instruments
  • LIN 19/051 instrument ↗
    • Federal subclass 190 match: not_listed
    • Classification edition: 2013-v1.2
    • Federal subclass 491 match: listed
Program rules
Occupation lists
  • Official occupation-list source ↗
    • Scope: WA occupation-search export snapshot; captured source context does not state a program year
    • Checked 2026-11-02
    • Listing match: Exact six-digit occupation code
    • The source row has an exact six-digit code match; its other source fields keep their stated scope.

Submitted EOIs by visa

As at 31 October 2026 · SUBMITTED status · counts are EOI records, not people or invitations; visa tracks may overlap.

State or Territory Nominated - Regional (491SNR)
<20

Earnings · unit group 2532 · Anaesthetists

May 2025 median full-time earnings · Full-time non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate; before tax and salary sacrificed amounts.

Median weekly
8,293 AUD/week
Median hourly
218 AUD/hour

Earnings are four-digit unit-group estimates, not this six-digit occupation. See the population description above. The exported statistics do not state their ANZSCO classification editions.

Sources: Home Affairs SkillSelect EOI Dashboard · Jobs and Skills Australia occupation profiles.

These occupations share the first four digits of the ANZSCO unit-group code in the stated edition(s). This is a classification relationship only; it does not indicate a visa-list match, assessing-authority scope, or eligibility.

Occupation data: ABS ANZSCO 2013 v1.2 and ANZSCO 2022. Adapted by Oz Unpacked · Data licence

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