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ANZSCO 234612

Respiratory Scientist

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ANZSCO occupation profile

ANZSCO 2022

ANZSCO code234612
Skill levelLevel 1
Unit group2346 Medical Scientists
Assessing authorityVETASSESS

Indicative Skill Level

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

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Unit group duty description

Medical Scientists conduct medical tests to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases and health conditions.

  • preparing tissue sections for microscopic examination
  • examining and analysing samples to study the effects of microbial infections
  • developing techniques to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and respiratory or sleep disorders
  • advising Medical Practitioners on the interpretation of tests and methods used in diagnosis and treatment
  • setting up the steps and rules of medical testing
  • operating and maintaining laboratory and testing equipment
  • maintaining laboratory and testing quality assurance and safety standards
  • preparing scientific papers and reports

234612 Respiratory Scientist

Conducts lung function tests to support the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory and sleep disorders, in consultation with other medical professionals.

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Visa pathways

Occupation-list availability for seven visa subclasses

189Occupation not listedLIN 19/051
190Occupation not listedLIN 19/051
491Occupation not listedLIN 19/051
407Occupation not listedLIN 19/050
482Occupation is listedLIN 24/089
186Occupation is listedLIN 24/093
494Occupation not listedLIN 19/219
CSOLANZSCO 2022482 Core Skills · 186 Direct EntryCurrent list membership

List membership is not a finding of personal eligibility.

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State and territory nomination

Eight jurisdictions, checked separately

Official sources checked 10 August 2026

NSWNSW
Not available on current occupation settings

Occupation and four-digit unit group checked against the NSW lists.

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VICVIC
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Applicant ranking depends on profile and ROI selection.

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QLDQLD
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Checked separately against the onshore and offshore occupation lists.

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WAWA
New program-year settings pending

2026–27 occupation settings have not yet been published.

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SASA
New program-year settings pending

Applications are unavailable pending the 2026–27 program settings.

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TASTAS
Not available on current occupation settings

All occupations on the relevant federal 190/491 list can access at least one Tasmanian pathway, but invitation depends on pathway eligibility and ROI priority attributes. No general OSOP 491 invitations are planned for 2026–27.

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ACTACT
Not available on current occupation settings

Occupation list match only; Matrix ranking and caps still apply.

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NTNT
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