253914: Ophthalmologist

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

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6 jobs

ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

253914

Skill level

Level 1

Unit group

2539

Other Medical Practitioners

Skills assessor

MedBA

Ophthalmologist (ANZSCO 253914) is a Skill Level 1 occupation in the Other Medical Practitioners unit group (2539), classified under Health Professionals. Provides diagnostic, treatment and preventative medical services related to diseases, injuries and deficiencies of the human eye and associated structures. Registration or licensing is required. Also known as Eye Specialist, Eye Surgeon. Skills assessment for this occupation is conducted by Medical Board of Australia (MedBA).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketOphthalmologist 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 Other Medical Practitioners unit group earn an average of $3,868 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. Female workers average $2,770 per week and male workers average $4,990 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 43.2 years, broadly in line with the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$3,868

↑ 169% above national avg

Female avg.

$2,770

↑ 93% above national avg

Male avg.

$4,990

↑ 247% above national avg

Average age

43.2 yrs

↑ older than national avg

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

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