Skilled occupation list / ANZSCO 234612

Respiratory Scientist

ANZSCO 234612 (2022). On the CSOL. Assessed by VETASSESS.

Lists

CSOL

189 eligible

Latest 189 points

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

Key facts

Respiratory Scientist has ANZSCO code 234612 and is on the CSOL, according to the Home Affairs skilled occupation list read on 12 November 2026.
Respiratory Scientist is not on the MLTSSL, so it cannot be used for the subclass 189 visa.
The assessing authority for Respiratory Scientist is VETASSESS.

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

Cite this page

AusVisaClock. “Respiratory Scientist (ANZSCO 234612).” Updated 12 November 2026. https://ausvisaclock.com/occupation/respiratory-scientist-234612/

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

Visas for Respiratory Scientist

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

Visa	90% decided within
186 Employer Nomination	24 months
482 Skills in Demand	9 months

Respiratory Scientist questions

Is Respiratory Scientist on the skilled occupation list?

Yes. Respiratory Scientist (ANZSCO 234612) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This is the department’s list as read on 12 November 2026.

Can Respiratory Scientist apply for the 189 visa?

No. Only MLTSSL occupations can be used for the 189. Respiratory Scientist can be used for: 186 (Employer Nomination), 482 (Skills in Demand).

Who assesses Respiratory Scientist?

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