Visa Subclass   Eligibility List Legislative Instrument
Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) Points-Tested
MLTSSL
IMMI 19/051 • 28 Mar 2026
Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated)
MLTSSL
IMMI 19/051 • 28 Mar 2026
Subclass 491 (State/Territory nominated)
MLTSSL
IMMI 19/051 • 28 Mar 2026
Subclass 491 (Family Sponsored)
MLTSSL
IMMI 19/051 • 28 Mar 2026
Subclass 485 (Graduate) Post-Vocational Education Work
MLTSSL
IMMI 19/051 • 28 Mar 2026
Subclass 482 (SID) Core Skills stream
CSOL
IMMI 24/089 • 07 Nov 2025
Subclass 482 (DAMA)
Subclass 186 (ENS) Direct Entry stream
CSOL
IMMI 24/093 • 28 Mar 2026
Subclass 187 (RSMS)
Subclass 494 (SESR) Employer sponsored stream
MLTSSL
IMMI 19/219 • 14 Dec 2024
Subclass 407 (Training)
MLTSSL
IMMI 19/050 • 14 Dec 2024
State Eligibility
DAMA List Concessions Notes
English TSMIT / CSIT Age PR Pathway Skills & Experience
WA Western Australia up to 55 – Available in Metro Perth
An EOI that meets all requirements and has all fields completed can be submitted. Submitted EOIs are eligible for selection in an invitation round, by a State and Territory government agency or Austrade, depending on the selected visa subclass.
Select month and year to view Submitted, Invited and Lodged counts for all visa subclasses.
Subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa
(Points-tested stream)
Pts Submitted Invited Lodged
Subclass 190
Skilled Nominated visa
Pts Submitted Invited Lodged
Subclass 491
Family Sponsored stream
Pts Submitted Invited Lodged
Subclass 491
State Sponsored stream
Pts Submitted Invited Lodged
Source
Department of Home Affairs, SkillSelect. Updated monthly; subject to change.
ANZSCO Details
Major Group: 2
PROFESSIONALS
Sub-Major Group: 25
Health Professionals
Minor Group: 253
Medical Practitioners
Unit Group: 2535
Surgeons
ANZSCO 253517: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Description
Performs surgery to repair and reconstruct muscle and tissue injuries and congenital deformities. Registration or licensing is required.
Unit Group 2535: Surgeons
Description
SURGEONS perform surgery to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, and improve human functioning and appearance. Medical Registrars training as Surgeons are included in 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.
Source
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2013, Unit Group 2535: Surgeons, viewed on 12-Feb-2025
Tasks
  • Examining patients to determine the necessity of operations, estimating and explaining
  • Risks to patients, and selecting the best operational procedures
  • Reviewing reports on patients' general physical condition, reactions to medications and
  • Medical histories
  • Consulting with Anaesthetists regarding the correct anaesthesia for patients
  • Performing surgical operations
  • Examining instruments, equipment, and surgical set-up to ensure that antiseptic and
  • Aseptic methods have been followed
  • Instructing other medical, nursing and associated staf f regarding the preparation of
  • Patients and instrument and equipment requirements
  • Maintaining records of operations performed
  • May specialise in particular types of operations
  • Occupations:
  • 25351 1 Surgeon (General)
Description
SURGEONS perform surgery to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, and improve human functioning and appearance. Medical Registrars training as Surgeons are included in 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.
Source
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2022, Unit Group 2535: Surgeons, viewed on 12-Feb-2025
Tasks
  • Examining patients to determine the necessity of operations, estimating and explaining risks to patients, and selecting the best operational procedures
  • Reviewing reports on patients' general physical condition, reactions to medications and medical histories
  • Consulting with Anaesthetists regarding the correct anaesthesia for patients
  • Performing surgical operations
  • Examining instruments, equipment, and surgical set-up to ensure that antiseptic and aseptic methods have been followed
  • Instructing other medical, nursing and associated staff regarding the preparation of patients and instrument and equipment requirements
  • Prescribing post-operative care, and observing and investigating patients' progress
  • Maintaining records of operations performed
  • May specialise in particular types of operations
2025 Occupation Shortage List
The 2025 Occupation Shortage List (OSL) provides a detailed view of occupations in shortage in Australia and by each state and territory. The OSL is released annually by Jobs and Skills Australia.
Occupation Ratings: NS → No Shortage; R → Regional Shortage; S → Shortage; M → Metropolitan Shortage
253517: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
National (AUS) ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA
S S S S S S S S S
What is the Occupation Shortage List (OSL)?
Jobs and Skills Australia – Occupation Shortage Analysis
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, ANZSCO 2022