253324: Thoracic Medicine Specialist

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

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ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

253324

Skill level

Level 1

Unit group

2533

Specialist Physicians

Skills assessor

MedBA

Thoracic Medicine Specialist (ANZSCO 253324) is a Skill Level 1 occupation in the Specialist Physicians unit group (2533), classified under Health Professionals. Investigates, diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of the human respiratory system. Registration or licensing is required. Also known as Respiratory Medicine Physician, Thoracic Medicine Physician. Common specialisations include Pulmonary Specialist, Respiratory Physician. Skills assessment for this occupation is conducted by Medical Board of Australia (MedBA).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketThoracic Medicine 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 pathways13 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsListed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) 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 Specialist Physicians unit group earn an average of $3,440 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. Female workers average $3,277 per week and male workers average $3,580 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 42.7 years, broadly in line with the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$3,440

↑ 140% above national avg

Female avg.

$3,277

↑ 128% above national avg

Male avg.

$3,580

↑ 149% above national avg

Average age

42.7 yrs

↑ older than national avg

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

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