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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Acupuncturist
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand.
Ambulance Officer
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand.
Anaesthetist
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Audiologist
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Cardiologist
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Chiropractor
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Clinical Haematologist
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Community Worker
Listed under the Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement with concessional pathways. Strong workforce shortage projection.
Complementary Health Therapists nec
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand.
Dental Hygienist
Workforce expansion across all states. Diploma entry with clear pathway to degree-level paramedic.
Dental Prosthetist
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Dental Specialist
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand.
Dental Technician
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand.
Dental Therapist
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Dentist
Regional and rural dental shortages drive 491 sponsorship; metropolitan PR is more competitive.
Dermatologist
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Dietitian
Hospital and health service administration at senior level. MBA or health management master's preferred by employers.
Disabilities Services Officer
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand.
Diversional Therapist
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand.
Emergency Medicine Specialist
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Endocrinologist
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Enrolled Nurse
Entry pathway into nursing through VET. Many enrolled nurses upskill to RN through bridging bachelor degrees.
Environmental Health Officer
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Family Support Worker
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand.
Gastroenterologist
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
General Practitioner
Acute regional shortage. DPA restrictions ease the regional pathway for international medical graduates.
Health and Welfare Services Managers nec
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand.
Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand.
Health Promotion Officer
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand.
Homoeopath
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Hospital Pharmacist
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand.
Industrial Pharmacist
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand.
Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand.
Intensive Care Specialist
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Kaiawhina (Hauora) (Maori Health Assistant)
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand.
Massage Therapist
Steady opening for VET-trained candidates. Strong fit for regional 491 nominations.
Medical Administrator
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
AHPRA-registered. Good regional opportunities and strong starting salary.
Medical Oncologist
Acute mental health crisis nationwide. Highest earning specialist pathway in the shortage lists.
Medical Practitioners nec
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Medical Radiation Therapist
Oncology and cancer treatment centres drive consistent demand across major and regional hospitals.
Midwife
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Mothercraft Nurse
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Naturopath
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand.
Neurologist
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Neurosurgeon
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Nurse Educator
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand.
Nurse Manager
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand.
Nurse Practitioner
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Nurse Researcher
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand.
Nursing Clinical Director
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Nutritionist
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand.
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand.
Occupational Therapist
NDIS rollout has driven sustained demand especially in regional areas.
Ophthalmologist
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Optometrist
Regional areas offer strong nomination opportunities and HECS-free incentives in some states.
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Orthoptist
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand.
Orthotist or Prosthetist
Digital health transformation driving demand for professionals who bridge clinical and data worlds.
Osteopath
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Otorhinolaryngologist
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Paediatric Surgeon
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Paediatrician
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Parole or Probation Officer
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand.
Pathologist
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Physiotherapist
Steady demand in private practice hospitals and aged care. Regional placements expand 491 options.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Podiatrist
Growing demand alongside diabetes and aged care services. Regional and interstate practices actively recruit.
Primary Health Organisation Manager
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Psychiatrist
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Radiation Oncologist
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
Persistent national shortage across hospitals aged care and community settings. Strong PR pathway for graduates who complete AHPRA registration.
Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Registered Nurse (Community Health)
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Registered Nurse (Medical)
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Registered Nurse (Surgical)
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Registered Nurses nec
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Renal Medicine Specialist
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Resident Medical Officer
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand.
Residential Care Officer
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand.
Retail Pharmacist
Community pharmacy is a steady regional pathway; intern year required for AHPRA registration.
Rheumatologist
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Sonographer
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Specialist Physician (General Medicine)
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Specialist Physicians nec
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Speech Pathologist
Persistent shortage in schools aged care and community health. SPA membership required for sponsorship.
Surgeon (General)
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Thoracic Medicine Specialist
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand.
Traditional Maori Health Practitioner
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand.
Urologist
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Vascular Surgeon
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Veterinarian
Acute regional shortage in mixed practice. AVBC NVE exam usually required for international graduates.
Welfare Centre Manager
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Youth Worker
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand.