State/Territory Eligibility Summary Table

State/Territory Eligibility Details

253513: Neurosurgeon

Description

Performs surgery to correct disorders of the brain, spine and nervous system. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level 1

Occupations at Skill Level 1 have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• Assessing Authority

  MedBA: Medical Board of Australia
  	http://www.ahpra.gov.au/

Unit Group 2535: Surgeons

Description

Perform surgery to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, and improve human functioning and appearance. Medical Registrars training as Surgeons are included in this unit group.

Indicative Skill Level

Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification, two years hospital-based training, and at least five years specialist study and training (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks

• Examining patients to determine the necessity of operations, estimating and explaining risks to patients, and selecting the best operational procedures
• Reviewing reports on patients' general physical condition, reactions to medications and medical histories
• Consulting with Anaesthetists regarding the correct anaesthesia for patients
• Performing surgical operations
• Examining instruments, equipment, and surgical set-up to ensure that antiseptic and aseptic methods have been followed
• Instructing other medical, nursing and associated staff regarding the preparation of patients and instrument and equipment requirements
• Prescribing post-operative care, and observing and investigating patients' progress
• Maintaining records of operations performed
• May specialise in particular types of operations

Other occupations in this Unit Group

• 253511: Surgeon (General)  
• 253512: Cardiothoracic Surgeon  
• 253514: Orthopaedic Surgeon  
• 253515: Otorhinolaryngologist  
• 253516: Paediatric Surgeon  
• 253517: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon  
• 253518: Urologist  
• 253521: Vascular Surgeon  

• Occupation ceilings program year 2019-2020
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Explanatory Notes - Information

Eligibility

The term “may be eligible” relates to general eligibility and should not be misinterpreted as your individual eligibility to apply for a visa. Note that additional specific requirements and criteria also apply to visa eligibility (e.g. higher English requirements, evidences of a job offer, etc).

Definitions

• Occupation List refers to the register of professional occupations which might qualify for an Australian Visa. There are 7 skilled occupation lists in total.
• MLTSSL is the acronym for 'Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List'.
• STSOL is the acronym for 'Short-term Skilled Occupation List'.
• ROL is the acronym for 'Regional Occupation List'.
• LIN 19/051, LIN 19/048, LIN 19/049, LIN 19/047, LIN 19/050 refer to current Legislative Instruments which list the table of occupations appropriate for the respective visa programmes.
• Caveats / Conditions refer to current caveats applying for a particular occupation under specific visa programmes.

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