251412: Orthoptist

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

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ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

251412

Skill level

Level 1

Unit group

2514

Optometrists and Orthoptists

Skills assessor

VETASSESS

Orthoptist (ANZSCO 251412) is a Skill Level 1 occupation in the Optometrists and Orthoptists unit group (2514), classified under Health Professionals. Diagnoses and manages eye movement disorders and associated sensory deficiencies. Registration or licensing may be required. Skills assessment for this occupation is conducted by Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketOrthoptist is in shortage in Australia.

Visa pathways9 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsListed on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), influencing which skilled migration visas it is eligible for.

AgreementsAccessible via the On-hire Industry Labour Agreement (ILA) and a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).

Workforce snapshot

Based on ABS data, workers in the Optometrists and Orthoptists unit group earn an average of $1,881 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 47.8 years, older than the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$1,881

↑ 31% above national avg

Average age

47.8 yrs

↑ older than national avg

Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average

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