252311: Dental Specialist

Labour market

Skills assessment

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ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

252311

Skill level

Level 1

Unit group

2523

Dental Practitioners

Skills assessor

ADC

ANZSCO 252311 identifies Dental Specialist as a Skill Level 1 occupation in the Dental Practitioners unit group (2523), classified under Health Professionals. Diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, irregularities and malformations of teeth and associated structures in the mouth and jaw using surgery and other specialist techniques. Registration or licensing is required. Common specialisations include Endodontist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Oral Pathologist. The designated skills assessing authority for this occupation is Australian Dental Council Limited (ADC).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketDental Specialist is in shortage in Australia. The primary shortage driver is a long training gap — the training pathway is long and shortages persist even with increased training.

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 Dental Practitioners unit group earn an average of $2,472 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. Female workers average $2,377 per week and male workers average $2,773 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 39.5 years, broadly in line with the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$2,472

↑ 72% above national avg

Female avg.

$2,377

↑ 66% above national avg

Male avg.

$2,773

↑ 93% above national avg

Average age

39.5 yrs

↓ younger than national avg

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

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