手術室技術員 (ANZSCO 311214)
手術室技術員是澳洲醫療保健產業的重要職業。他們在支持手術團隊和確保手術室順利運作方面發揮著至關重要的作用。手術室技術人員負責準備和維護手術室及其設備,在手術過程中提供協助,並為恢復室的患者提供支援。
在澳大利亞,手術室技術員職業屬於 ANZSCO 代碼 311214。它屬於技術人員和貿易工人主要組,特別是工程、資訊通信技術和科學技術員子主要組,以及農業、醫療、和科學技術人員小組。
簽證選項
希望移民到澳洲的手術室技術人員可以考慮多種簽證選擇:
<表>澳洲每個州和地區都有自己的技術提名簽證(子類 190)和技術工作偏遠地區簽證(子類 491)提名要求。下面的資格摘要表概述了手術室技術員的提名選項:
<表>請注意,上述資訊是基於目前可用信息,可能會發生變化。建議造訪相關州或領地政府的官方網站,以了解有關簽證選項和提名要求的最新、準確資訊。
運行中澳洲首都地區 (ACT) 劇院技術員
在澳洲首都地區 (ACT),手術室技術員包含在 ACT 關鍵技能清單中。 ACT 為手術室技術員提供技術提名簽證(190 子類)和地區技術工作簽證(491 子類)的提名名額。每月可用的提名名額數量可能會有所不同。
要獲得 ACT 提名的資格,候選人必須滿足每個簽證子類別和提名流的具體要求。申請190 子類簽證的申請人必須擁有ACT 關鍵技能清單上的職業,或者是過去6 個月內由ACT 雇主擔保的457/482 簽證的主要持有者,或者是符合條件的ACT 企業的多數所有者在小型企業主類別中取得 Matrix 積分。申請 491 子類簽證的申請人必須滿足類似的要求,且居住時間和工作經驗較短。
候選人還必須在坎培拉居住一段特定時間,在坎培拉工作一定週數,並滿足英語語言要求。每個類別和簽證子類別的具體要求可以在澳洲首都地區政府官方網站上找到。
新南威爾斯(新南威爾斯)手術室技術員
在新南威爾斯 (NSW),手術室技術員可能沒有資格獲得技術提名簽證(子類 190)和技術工作區域簽證(子類 491)的提名。該職業可能不包含在新南威爾斯州提名的合格職業清單中。
北領地 (NT) 手術室技術員
在北領地 (NT),手術室技術員可能沒有資格獲得技術提名簽證(子類 190)和技術工作區域簽證(子類 491)的提名。由於澳洲政府為本計畫年度提供的提名撥款不足,北領地政府目前可能不接受新的 190 子類提名申請。
昆士蘭州(QLD)手術室技術員
在昆士蘭州 (QLD),手術室技術員可能沒有資格獲得技術提名簽證(子類 190)和技術工作區域簽證(子類 491)的提名。該職業可能不包含在昆士蘭州有資格提名的職業列表中。
南澳大利亞 (SA) 手術室技術員
在南澳大利亞 (SA),手術室技術員可能沒有資格獲得技術提名簽證(子類 190)和技術工作區域簽證(子類 491)的提名。該職業可能不包含在南澳州提名資格職業列表中。
塔斯馬尼亞 (TAS) 手術室技術員
在塔斯馬尼亞 (TAS),手術室技術員被列入關鍵角色清單和海外技術職業概況 (OSOP) 清單。塔斯馬尼亞州手術室技術員的具體要求和提名選項可能會根據具體途徑而有所不同。
在塔斯馬尼亞申請提名的候選人必須擁有關鍵角色清單或 OSOP 清單上的職業,滿足相關工作經驗要求,並表現出對塔斯馬尼亞生活和工作的真正承諾。候選人還必須滿足英語語言要求並能夠獲得足夠的安置資金。
維多利亞 (VIC) 手術室技術員
在維多利亞州 (VIC),手術室技術員可能沒有資格獲得技術提名簽證(子類 190)的提名,但可能有資格獲得技術工作區域簽證(子類 491)。
維多利亞州手術室技術員的特定要求和提名選項可能會有所不同,具體取決於特定類別和簽證子類別。在維多利亞州申請提名的候選人必須擁有技能清單(MLTSSL、STSOL 或 ROL)上的職業,並滿足相關的串流要求。候選人還必須致力於在維多利亞州生活並滿足英語語言要求。
西澳大利亞州 (WA) 手術室技術員
在西澳大利亞州 (WA),手術室技術員包含在西澳大利亞州技術移民計劃的普通類別中。西澳大利亞州手術室技術員的具體要求和提名選項可能會根據具體類別的不同而有所不同。
在西澳大利亞州申請提名的候選人必須擁有 WASMOL Schedule 1 或 Schedule 2 中的職業,滿足英語語言要求,並且在西澳大利亞州有至少 6 個月的全職合同工作經歷(通過西澳建築業部門職業)。
請注意,以上資訊是基於當前資訊可用且可能會發生變化。建議造訪相關州或領地政府的官方網站,以了解有關簽證選項和提名要求的最新、準確資訊。
手術室技術員薪資
2021 年澳洲手術室技術人員的平均薪資為每年 54,699 美元。男性平均週收入為 1,163.60 美元,女性為 996.50 美元。手術室技術人員的平均年齡為42.2歲。
請注意,所提供的薪資數字僅供參考,可能會根據經驗、資格、地點和雇主等因素而有所不同。
結論
手術室技術員是澳洲醫療保健產業的重要職業。有興趣移民澳洲擔任手術室技術人員的個人可以考慮多種簽證選擇,具體取決於他們的資格以及每個州或領地的特定要求。
對於個人來說,徹底研究和了解他們想要的澳洲州或領地的簽證選擇、提名要求和流程非常重要。本文提供的資訊僅供一般指南使用,不應被視為法律或移民建議。建議諮詢註冊移民代理或官方政府網站以獲取最準確和最新的資訊。
311214: Operating Theatre Technician
Current Demand / Future Demand
No invitations were given
Possible Visa Options
Visa Type | Eligibility | Caveats / Mandatory Assessment | Legislative Instrument | MLTSSL | STSOL | ROL |
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189Skilled Independent | LIN 19/051 | |||||
190Skilled Nominated | LIN 19/051 | |||||
491Skilled Work Regional | LIN 19/051 | |||||
491FFamily Sponsored | LIN 19/051 | |||||
485Stream: Graduate Work | LIN 19/051 | |||||
482TSS: Medium & Short term | LIN 19/048 | |||||
DAMALabour Agreement | ||||||
186ENS: TRT & DE | LIN 19/049 | |||||
187RSMS: TRT | LIN 19/047 | |||||
494SESR: Employer Sponsored | LIN 19/219 LIN 19/260 | |||||
407Training: Enhance Skills | LIN 19/050 |
State/Territory Eligibility Summary Table
- Occupation is IN the State/Territory Skilled Occupation List and MAY be eligible if you meet the specific State/Territory nomination requirements
- Occupation is IN the Skilled List (MLTSSL, STSOL or ROL list) and MAY be eligible if you meet the State/Territory nomination requirements
- Occupation MAY NOT be eligible
- Stream NOT applicable to the visa Subclass
- Migration Program currently CLOSED
State/Territory Eligibility Details
Australian Capital Territory
ACT Critical Skills List
311214: Operating Theatre Technician
Subclass 190 | Subclass 491 | Nomination places available per month |
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5 or Less |
Last list update: 16 May 2023
General Requirements
Candidates must register their interest in ACT nomination by completing a score-based Canberra Matrix
Candidates may be nominated under four streams:
- Canberra Residents
- Overseas Applicants
- Doctorate Streamlined nomination
- Significant economic benefit
Requirements for Canberra Residents
Candidates applying for Subclass 190 nomination must:
- Have an occupation on the ACT Critical Skills List; or be the primary holder of a 457/482 visa sponsored by an ACT employer for the last 6 months; or be the majority owner of an eligible ACT business claiming Matrix points in the Small Business Owner category.
- Have lived in Canberra for the last 6 months and continue until invitation.
- Have worked in Canberra for at least 26 weeks (overall hourly and/or earnings requirements apply).
- Have ‘Proficient’ or ‘Superior’ English (ANZSCO 351311 Chef, and ANZSCO skill level 3 to 5 are exempt).
Candidates applying for Subclass 491 nomination must:
- Have an occupation on the ACT Critical Skills List; or be the primary holder of a 457/482 visa sponsored by an ACT employer for the last 3 months; or be the majority owner of an eligible ACT business claiming Matrix points in the Small Business Owner category.
- Have lived in Canberra for the last 3 months and continue until invitation.
- Have worked in Canberra for at least 13 weeks (overall hourly and/or earnings requirements apply).
- Have ‘Competent’ English.
Requirements for Overseas Applicants
Candidates applying for Subclass 190 nomination must:
- Have an occupation on the ACT Critical Skills List.
- Have at least three years full time, post graduate relevant work experience in your nominated occupation in the last five years.
- Have researched the ACT labour market and be satisfied with being employable in Canberra.
- Have ‘Proficient’ or ‘Superior’ English (ANZSCO 351311 Chef, and ANZSCO skill level 3 to 5 are exempt).
- Be living overseas and have not lived in Australia for the last 12 months.
- Have access to sufficient settlement funds.
Candidates applying for Subclass 491 nomination must:
- Have an occupation on the ACT Critical Skills List.
- Have at least one year full time, post graduate relevant work experience in your nominated occupation in the last five years.
- Have researched the ACT labour market and be satisfied with being employable in Canberra.
- Have ‘Competent’ English.
- Be living overseas and have not lived in Australia for the last 12 months.
- Have access to sufficient settlement funds.
Doctorate Streamlined nomination
Candidates must:
- Have lived in Canberra for the last 12 months (interstate and overseas residents may be eligible if they completed their doctoral degree from an ACT within the last two years).
- Have completed a professional or research doctoral degree at an ACT university.
Significant economic benefit
- Invitation can ONLY be initiated by the ACT government.
New South Wales
Subclass 190 Basic Eligibility criteria
- Have an occupation on the Department’s relevant Skilled List (MLTSSL, STSOL or ROL).
- Candidates must be currently residing in NSW or Offshore and have continuously done so for a minimum of 6 months.
- Have submitted an EOI seeking Subclass 190 nomination for NSW only
NSW Target Sectors
To more effectively respond to changing skills shortages across the state, NSW is transitioning from the publication of an eligible ANZSCO skilled list to adopting a sector-focused approach.
The sectors identified as experiencing critical skills shortages in NSW include:
- Health
- Education
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Infrastructure
- Agriculture
Important: Although NSW prioritizes target sectors, high-ranking EOIs submitted in non-priority sectors may also be considered. However, it's important to understand that the chances of receiving an invitation are exceptionally low due to high demand and limited spots.
Subclass 491 Basic Eligibility criteria
Candidates may be nominated under two pathways:
- Pathway 1 – Apply directly to an RDA office (see participating regions below).
- Stream A - Established work history with a regional NSW-based employer
- Stream B - My skills are required in regional NSW
- Pathway 2 – Be invited by Investment NSW.
Requirements for Pathway 1 - Stream A
- Candidates must have an eligible occupation.
- Candidates must be currently living and working in a designated regional area of NSW and have continuously done so for the past 12 months.
- The qualifying employment must be in the nominated (or closely related) occupation, with the same employer, deemed skilled by NSW and paid a minimum of $53,900 (pro-rated if under 38 hours/week).
Requirements for Pathway 1 - Stream B
- Candidates must have an eligible occupation within an ANZSCO on the NSW Skills Lists (Pathway 1 - Stream B).
- Candidates must be currently residing in NSW or Offshore and have continuously done so for a minimum of 3 months.
Requirements for Pathway 2
- Candidates must have an eligible occupation within an ANZSCO on the NSW Skills Lists (Pathway 2)
- Candidates must be currently residing in NSW or Offshore and have continuously done so for a minimum of 3 months.
Participating regions for Pathway 1 are:
- RDA Central Coast
- RDA Central West
- RDA Far South Coast
- RDA Far West
- RDA Hunter
- RDA Illawarra
- RDA Mid North Coast
- RDA Murray
- RDA Northern Inland
- RDA Northern Rivers
- RDA Orana
- RDA Riverina
- RDA Southern Inland
- RDA Sydney
Northern Territory
General Requirements
Candidates may be nominated under three streams/pathways:
Requirements for NT Residents
Candidates must:
- Have been residing in the NT for at least 12 consecutive months, with no migrating dependants residing in another part of Australia.
- Demonstrate full-time employment in the NT in an eligible occupation (i.e., nominated occupation or related to it) for at least 6 consecutive months immediately before applying (the employment must be available for at least 12 months). If the occupation is not “an eligible occupation”, a candidate may exceptionally still be considered if employed in health, aged or disabled care, education (incl. childcare), and hospitality.
- Demonstrate that the position is based in the NT (serviced office spaced or hot desking generally not accepted) and the employer has been training for at least 12 months in the NT.
Requirements for Offshore Applicants
Candidates must:
- Have post-qualification work experience of at least 1 year in the nominated occupation (additional work experience may be required under the priority occupations stream).
- Demonstrate a genuine commitment to live and work in NT.
- Provide evidence of financial capacity.
- Meet the criteria relevant to one of the 3 streams:
- Have an occupation on the Northern Territory Offshore Migration Occupation List (NTOMOL).
- Meet any additional work experience required as specified on the NTOMOL. Please, see below:
- Have an eligible family member in the NT who is a usual resident and has lived in the NT for at least 12 months. This person must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or an Eligible New Zealand citizen or hold an eligible visa (Subclass 491, 494, 489 or a bridging visa associated with an application for a Subclass 887 or 191 visa). The eligible relative must confirm their willingness to provide settlement support.
- Demonstrate genuine and sustained efforts to obtain employment from an NT employer.
- Have a job offer in the nominated occupation in an NT business that has been actively operating in the NT for at least 12 months.
Priority occupation stream
NT Offshore Migration Occupations List (NTOMOL)
311214: Operating Theatre Technician
Subclass 190 | Subclass 491 | Comments |
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NT Family stream
NT Job Offer stream
NT Graduates
Candidates must:
- Have completed two years of study in the NT.
- Have completed one or more qualifications at an NT-based institution in a single tertiary course or a set of nested tertiary courses.
- Demonstrate genuine and sustained efforts to obtain employment from an NT employer in the nominated occupation.
Candidates who:
- hold a Graduate (Subclass 485) visa that expires after 1 July 2024 or who are eligible to apply for a Graduate (Subclass 485) visa, are unlikely to be offered a nomination in this program year.
- are working in their nominated occupations or in critical sectors (healthcare, education and hospitality) would be prioritised.
Queensland
2023-24 Queensland Skilled Migration Program
311214: Operating Theatre Technician
Type | Subclass 190 | Subclass 491 | Minimum post-qualification work experience requirement |
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Offshore candidates (QSOL list) | |||
Living in QLD (Skilled List) |
General Requirements
Candidates may be nominated under four streams:
- Skilled workers living in QLD
- Skilled workers living Offshore
- Graduates of a QLD University
- Small Business Owners in regional QLD
Requirements for 'Skilled workers living in QLD'
Candidates must:
- Have a points-test result of 75 or higher for Subclass 190 (except for Trades occupations, which require 70 or higher) or, 65 or higher for Subclass 491.
- Have an occupation on the Department’s relevant Skilled List (MLTSSL, STSOL or ROL).
- Have Competent English or higher (6.0 on IELTS / 50 on PTE).
- Have been living in QLD (regional for Subclass 491), undertaking full-time post-qualification employment (30 hrs/week) in the nominated occupation for ‘3 months immediately before EOI lodgement’ for Subclass 190 or, ‘at the time of your EOI lodgement’ for Subclass 491.
- Provide evidence of ongoing full-time employment in QLD for a further 12 months for Subclass 190 or, 6 months for Subclass 491 (virtual office is not accepted).
Requirements for 'Skilled workers living Offshore'
Candidates must:
- Have a points-test result of 75 or higher for Subclass 190 (except for Trades occupations, which require 70 or higher) or, 65 or higher for Subclass 491.
- Have an eligible occupation on the ‘Queensland Skilled Occupation List’ (QSOL).
- Have Competent English or higher (6.0 on IELTS / 50 on PTE).
- Provide evidence of the required years of post-study work experience as per the QSOL and be employed in the nominated occupation when invited.
Skilled workers living Offshore
Requirements for 'Graduates of a QLD university'
Candidates must:
- Have a points-test result of 75 or higher for Subclass 190 or, 65 or higher for Subclass 491.
- Have an occupation on the Department’s relevant Skilled List (MLTSSL, STSOL or ROL).
- Be living in Queensland (regional for Subclass 491).
- Have Competent English or higher (6.0 on IELTS / 50 PTE).
- Have completed 100% of their studies in Queensland and graduated in the last two years.
- Meet the additional criteria for their qualification level as indicated below.
PhD or Doctorate Graduates (190 and 491) must:
- Have had a positive decision on their thesis.
Master’s Graduates in STEM or Agriculture fields (190 and 491) must:
- Be employed full-time (30 hrs/week) in the nominated occupation (or ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Master’s Graduates - not in STEM or Agriculture fields (190 and 491) must:
- Be employed full-time (30 hrs/week) in the nominated occupation (or ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
- Have a grade point average of 6.0 or higher for Subclass 190 or 5.0 for Subclass 491.
Bachelor’s Graduates (190 and 491) must:
- Be employed full-time (30 hrs/week) in the nominated occupation (or ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
- Have a grade point average of 6.0 or higher for Subclass 190 or 5.0 for Subclass 491.
Requirements for 'Small business owners in regional QLD'
Candidates must:
- Have an occupation on the Department’s relevant Skilled List (MLTSSL, STSOL or ROL).
- Have full-time work rights and not currently be studying.
- Be living in regional Queensland.
- Be working for the business full-time (30 hrs/week)
- Have 100% ownership of the business.
- Own and operate a business in regional Queensland.
- Meet the criteria for Pathway 1 or Pathway 2 as indicated below.
Pathway 1
- Have purchased an existing business for a minimum of $100,000.
- The business must be a pre-existing business (operating for a minimum of 2 years) trading for a minimum of six months prior to lodging an Expression of Interest (EOI).
- The business must employ at least one Australian resident (20 hrs/week) or two employees working 10 hrs/week.
Pathway 2
- Have started a business and have continuously run that business for a minimum of two years. Must be generating a profit and have a turnover of $200,000 in the 12 months prior to application.
Small Business Owners in regional QLD
South Australia
2023-24 South Australia's Skilled Occupation List
311214: Operating Theatre Technician
Stream | Applying From | Subclass 190 | Subclass 491 | Minimum Points |
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Graduates | South Australia | 65 | ||
Working in South Australia | South Australia | 65 | ||
Highly Skilled & Talented | Any Location | 65 | ||
Offshore | Offshore | 65 |
Last list update: 29 September 2023
For further details access directly the South Australia's Skilled Occupation List.
General Requirements
To be selected to apply for State nomination, most candidates must complete and submit a Registration of Interest (ROI) for South Australia via their Migration portal.
Candidates may be nominated under four streams:
Requirements for 'South Australian Graduates'
Candidates must:
- Have an occupation under the Graduate stream on South Australia’s Skilled Occupation list.
- Currently live and work in South Australia.
- Have at least Competent English.
- Have completed their qualification at a South Australian education. The course must be CRICOS registered with a minimum of 46 CRICOS weeks and meet the minimum qualification level listed for the occupation on South Australia’s Skilled Occupation list. At least 50% of the qualification must have been completed in SA, and the candidate must have resided in the State for at least 1 year during their studies.
- Have been residing in South Australia for at least the last 12 months.
- Have been working for the last 6 months and be currently employed (at least 30 hr/week). Employment must be related to the nominated occupation.
Requirements for 'Working in South Australia'
Candidates must:
- Have an occupation under the Working in SA stream on South Australia’s Skilled Occupation list.
- Currently live and work in South Australia.
- Have at least Competent English.
- Have been residing in South Australia for at least the last 12 months.
- Have been working for the last 6 months and be currently employed (at least 30 hr/week). Employment must be related to the nominated occupation.
Requirements for 'Highly Skilled and Talented'
Candidates must:
- Currently live and work in South Australia, interstate or overseas.
- Have at least Competent English.
- Meet employment requirements if working or have been offered a position in South Australia. Employer requirements include an existing business of at least 12 months, located and operating in SA for the past 12 months and with an annual turnover of at least $4 million unless an exception applies.
- Meet additional requirements if:
- Candidate with Hi-Tech or Digital industry experience, including at least 2 years of experience in one of South Australia’s critical technology professions.
- Candidate with Defence or Space industry experience, including having already commenced employment in a relevant organisation and currently working full-time in South Australia. Overseas candidates must demonstrate relevant experience and intend to relocate to South Australia.
Requirements for 'Offshore'
Candidates must:
- Currently residing offshore.
Tasmania
311214: Operating Theatre Technician
Occupation Lists | Eligibility | Notes & caveats |
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Critical Roles List | ||
Tasmanian Onshore Skilled Occupation List (TOSOL) | ||
Overseas Skilled Occupation Profiles (OSOP) |
Lists
- Critical Roles List: An occupation included in the 'Critical Roles List' will be prioritised in the Migration Tasmania Gateway.
- Tasmanian Onshore Skilled Occupation List (TOSOL): An occupation included in the TOSOL is eligible for subclass 190 nomination after 6 months employment in a closely related role. Occupations that are not on the TOSOL are eligible for subclass 190 nomination in the 'Tasmanian Skilled Employment' pathway after 15 months of related employment.
- Overseas Skilled Occupation Profiles (OSOP): An occupation included in the OSOP list is eligible for the 'Overseas Applicant (OSOP) – Invitation Only' pathway (subclass 491 only).
Pathway Eligibility
311214: Operating Theatre Technician
Pathway | Subclass 190 | Subclass 491 |
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Tasmanian Skilled Employment | ||
Tasmanian Skilled Graduate | ||
Tasmanian Established Resident | ||
Tasmanian Business Operator | ||
Overseas Applicant (Job Offer) | ||
Overseas Applicant (OSOP) – Invitation Only |
- Occupation is IN the state occupation list and MAY be eligible if you meet the specific state nomination requirements
- Occupation is IN the Skilled List and MAY be eligible if you meet the state nomination requirements
- Occupation MAY NOT be eligible
- Stream NOT applicable to the visa Subclass
Victoria
Victoria’s 2023-24 Skilled Visa Nomination Program
To be selected to apply for Victorian skilled visa nomination, candidates must complete and submit a Registration of Interest (ROI) for Victorian State Visa Nomination.
All occupations included in the Skilled List(MLTSSL, STSOL or ROL list) are eligible for nomination if the candidate meets the Victoria nomination criteria.
The following occupation groups are prioritised:
- Health
- Social services
- Information Communication Technology (ICT)
- Early childhood, primary, secondary, and special education teachers
- Advanced manufacturing
- Infrastructure
- Renewable energy
- Hospitality and tourism (491 visa only)
General Requirements for 'Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)'
Candidates applying for Subclass 190 nomination must:
- Have an occupation on the Skilled List (MLTSSL, STSOL or ROL list).
- Have had their Registration of Interest (ROI) selected.
- If onshore, be living in Victoria at the time of nomination.
- If onshore and claiming earnings from skilled employment in the ROI, the employer must be physically located in Victoria.
- Be committed to living in Victoria.
General Requirements for 'Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)'
Onshore Candidates must:
- Have an occupation on the Skilled List (MLTSSL, STSOL or ROL list).
- Have had their Registration of Interest (ROI) selected.
- Be living and working in skilled employment in regional Victoria at the time of nomination. Candidates who are not working, or working in non-skilled employment, are not eligible to apply for nomination.
- Be committed to living in regional Victoria.
Offshore Candidates must:
- Have an occupation on the Skilled List (MLTSSL, STSOL or ROL list). Offshore candidates for 491 visas with skills in healthcare, social services and education will be prioritised.
- Have had their Registration of Interest (ROI) selected.
- Be committed to living in regional Victoria.
Western Australia
Western Australia occupation lists (WASMOL Schedule 1 & 2, and Graduate)
311214: Operating Theatre Technician
Stream Type | Status | Subclass 190 | Subclass 491 | Minimum Points | Priority Occupation | Comments |
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General - WASMOL Schedule 1 | Available | 65 | Applicants who have a nominated occupation may be eligible for Western Australian State nomination if they can also meet the relevant stream requirements. | |||
Graduate stream | Available | 65 | Applicants who have a nominated occupation may be eligible for Western Australian State nomination if they can also meet the relevant stream requirements. |
Last list update: 25 October 2023
General Requirements
Candidates may be nominated under two streams:
Applicants for the General stream must satisfy Schedule 1 or Schedule 2 criteria, depending on their occupation.
Schedule 1 criteria, candidates must have:
- An occupation on the WASMOL – Schedule 1 (Health & Medical Occupations).
- Competent English.
- At least one year of relevant Australian or overseas work experience.
- At least 6-months full-time contract of employment in Western Australia (only applicable for Subclass 190 visa applicants, and except for those invited through a WA building and construction industry sector occupation).
Schedule 2 criteria, candidates must have:
- An occupation on the WASMOL – Schedule 2.
- Competent English.
- At least 6-months full-time contract of employment in Western Australia (only applicable for Subclass 190 visa applicants, and except for those invited through a WA building and construction industry sector occupation).
WA Graduates must have:
- An occupation on the GOL.
- Studied at an accredited Western Australian educational institution, full-time and face-to-face, for at least two years.
- Completed a Cert. III or higher qualification in a Western Australian university, higher education provider, TAFE, registered training provider or English language provider.
- Competent English.
Migration Program Planning Levels 2023-24
State & Territory Visa Allocations 2023-24State / Territory Nominated Subclass 190 Work Regional Subclass 491 Business Innovation & Investment Program
(BIIP) ACT 600 600 0 NSW 2,650 1,500 0 NT 250 400 0 QLD 900 650 0 SA 1,100 1,200 0 TAS 600 600 0 VIC 2,700 600 0 WA 1,500 850 0 TOTAL 10,300 6,400 0
Skill streamVisa Category Allocations 2022-23 Allocations 2023-24 Employer Sponsored 35,000 36,825 Skilled Independent 32,100 30,375 Regional 34,000 32,300 State/Territory Nominated 31,000 30,400 Business Innovation & Investment 5,000 1,900 Global Talent (Independent) 5,000 5,000 Distinguished Talent 300 300 Total Skill stream 142,400 137,100
Family streamVisa Category Allocations 2022-23 Allocations 2023-24 Partner 40,500 40,500 Parent 8,500 8,500 Child 3,000 3,000 Other Family 500 500 Total Family stream 52,500 52,500 Special Eligibility 100 400 TOTAL Migration Program 195,000 190,000
State / Territory | Nominated Subclass 190 | Work Regional Subclass 491 | Business Innovation & Investment Program (BIIP) |
---|---|---|---|
ACT | 600 | 600 | 0 |
NSW | 2,650 | 1,500 | 0 |
NT | 250 | 400 | 0 |
QLD | 900 | 650 | 0 |
SA | 1,100 | 1,200 | 0 |
TAS | 600 | 600 | 0 |
VIC | 2,700 | 600 | 0 |
WA | 1,500 | 850 | 0 |
TOTAL | 10,300 | 6,400 | 0 |
Visa Category | Allocations 2022-23 | Allocations 2023-24 |
---|---|---|
Employer Sponsored | 35,000 | 36,825 |
Skilled Independent | 32,100 | 30,375 |
Regional | 34,000 | 32,300 |
State/Territory Nominated | 31,000 | 30,400 |
Business Innovation & Investment | 5,000 | 1,900 |
Global Talent (Independent) | 5,000 | 5,000 |
Distinguished Talent | 300 | 300 |
Total Skill stream | 142,400 | 137,100 |
Family streamVisa Category Allocations 2022-23 Allocations 2023-24 Partner 40,500 40,500 Parent 8,500 8,500 Child 3,000 3,000 Other Family 500 500 Total Family stream 52,500 52,500 Special Eligibility 100 400 TOTAL Migration Program 195,000 190,000
Visa Category | Allocations 2022-23 | Allocations 2023-24 |
---|---|---|
Partner | 40,500 | 40,500 |
Parent | 8,500 | 8,500 |
Child | 3,000 | 3,000 |
Other Family | 500 | 500 |
Total Family stream | 52,500 | 52,500 |
Special Eligibility | 100 | 400 |
TOTAL Migration Program | 195,000 | 190,000 |
ANZSCO version 1.3, cat. no. 1220.0
Sub-Major Group: 31 - Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians
Minor Group: 311 - Agricultural, Medical and Science Technicians
Unit Group: 3112 - Medical Technicians
Description
Prepares and maintains an operating theatre and its equipment, assists the surgical team during operations and provides support to patients in the recovery room.
Alternative Titles
There are no Alternative Titles for this occupation
Specialisations
There are no Specialisation Titles for this occupation
Alternative titles are any commonly used alternative title (or titles) for the occupation. These alternative titles have the same meaning as the principal title but may be less commonly used.
Specialisation titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation.
2023 Skills Priority List
The Skills Priority List (SPL) provides a detailed view of occupations in shortage in Australian and by each state and territory. The SPL is released annually by Jobs and Skills Australia
Occupation Ratings: S Shortage; NS No Shortage; R Regional Shortage
National Future Demand: Below economy average; At economy average; Above economy average
311214: Operating Theatre Technician
National Future Demand | National | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | S | NS | NS | NS |
What is the Skills Priority List (SPL)?
Jobs and Skills Australia – Skills Shortages Analysis
Unit Group 3112: Medical Technicians
Description
Operate anaesthetic, cardiac, operating theatre and medical testing equipment, perform and assist with laboratory tests, and fill prescriptions in support of Health Professionals.
Indicative Skill Level 3
In Australia:
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least three years of experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
In New Zealand:
NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
The occupations Pathology Collector / Phlebotomist and Operating Theatre Technician have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
In New Zealand:
NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks
- Operating equipment used in diagnosing and monitoring disorders of the heart, kidneys, nervous system and hearing, and in anaesthesia
- Undertaking and assisting with medical analytical procedures and assisting Anaesthetists and surgical teams
- Recording the electrical activity of the heart, from which the heart rate is measured and pattern and rhythm interpreted
- Taking, collecting and labelling blood, urine and other samples from patients
- Preparing and staining slides and tissue sections for blood and histological examination
- Performing diagnostic tests on tissues and body fluids and analysing the chemical constituents of blood, urine, faeces and tissues
- Testing for diseases by looking for the presence of antibodies and the products of immune response in samples
- Setting up, checking and maintaining operating theatres, anaesthetic workstations, life support machines and associated equipment
- Referring prescriptions to Pharmacists and assisting in preparing medications
Average Salary 2021
Unit Group 3112: Medical Technicians
Type | Weekly Earnings | Annual Salary | Average Age |
---|---|---|---|
Males | $ 1,163.60 | $ 60,507 | 42.3 |
Females | $ 996.50 | $ 51,818 | 42.2 |
Persons | $ 1,051.90 | $ 54,699 | 42.2 |
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2013, ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 2013, Version 1.3, cat. no. 1220.0, https://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/1220.0
SkillSelect EOI Backlog
EOI Data Current to 30/09/2023
Total Count EOIs @ 30/09/2023
Visa Type | Submitted | Invited | Lodged |
---|---|---|---|
188 Business Innovation | 3,243 | 2,636 | |
189 Skilled Independent | 123,922 | 260 | 21,018 |
190 State/Territory Nominated | 228,592 | 779 | 36,154 |
491 State/Territory Nominated (Regional) | 188,646 | 583 | 22,859 |
491 Family Sponsored | 4,536 | <20 | 704 |
EOIs by Occupation & Visa Type
311214: Operating Theatre Technician
189 Skilled Independent
190 State/Territory Nominated
491 State/Territory Nominated
491 Family Sponsored
Notes
- Counts of EOIs with less than 65 points are not shown.
- Counts which are less than 20 are shown as '<20'.
EOI Status
SUBMITTED an EOI that meets all requirements for all selected visa subclasses and has all fields completed can be submitted. Once submitted, points are attributed to the EOI based on the information provided. Submitted EOIs are eligible for selection in an invitation round.
INVITED an invitation to apply for a visa has been issued.
LODGED a visa application has been lodged using an invitation to apply for a visa.
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