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Skilled occupation list / ANZSCO 253211

Anaesthetist

ANZSCO 253211 (2013). On the ROL and CSOL. Assessed by MedBA.

Lists

ROL · CSOL

189 eligible

No

Latest 189 points

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Sources: Home Affairs skilled occupation list (read 12 November 2026) and SkillSelect invitation rounds.

Key facts

  • Anaesthetist has ANZSCO code 253211 and is on the ROL and CSOL, according to the Home Affairs skilled occupation list read on 12 November 2026.
  • Anaesthetist is not on the MLTSSL, so it cannot be used for the subclass 189 visa.
  • The assessing authority for Anaesthetist is MedBA.

Checked against Home Affairs every day. Last checked 11 November 2026.

Cite this page

AusVisaClock. “Anaesthetist (ANZSCO 253211).” Updated 12 November 2026. https://ausvisaclock.com/occupation/anaesthetist-253211/

The figures come from the Department of Home Affairs. You may quote them with a link to this page.

Visas for Anaesthetist

Each visa this occupation can be used for, with the department’s latest 90% processing time.

Visa90% decided within
186 Employer Nomination24 months
407 Training19 months
482 Skills in Demand9 months
489 Skilled Regional (closed)—
491 Skilled Work Regional30 months
494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional20 months

Anaesthetist questions

Is Anaesthetist on the skilled occupation list?

Yes. Anaesthetist (ANZSCO 253211) is on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) and the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This is the department’s list as read on 12 November 2026.

Can Anaesthetist apply for the 189 visa?

No. Only MLTSSL occupations can be used for the 189. Anaesthetist can be used for: 186 (Employer Nomination), 407 (Training), 482 (Skills in Demand), 489 (Skilled Regional (closed)), 491 (Skilled Work Regional), 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional).

Who assesses Anaesthetist?

The assessing authority for Anaesthetist is MedBA. You need a positive skills assessment from it before you lodge an EOI for a points-tested visa.