Australian Labour Skills Shortage
The Australian Skills Priority List has found a surge in shortages of health professionals around Australia. Employers in the health and medical industries are struggling to fill many vacancies. The number of suitable applicants for health vacancies almost halved in the 2021-22 year compared to the previous year. Areas of medical specialisation required include medical diagnostic radiographers, dentists, specialist physicians, clinical haematologists, endocrinologists, gastroenterologists, and various nursing roles.
Outcomes of the Jobs and Skills Summit
One outcome of the Jobs and Skills Summit was the commitment to increase the number of skilled migrants granted entry to Australia, and to reduce visa wait times. The Immigration Department has also stated that 50% of the TSS (subclass 482) visa program applications will now be processed within three months. This visa class enables employers to bring skilled workers to fill roles where they cannot find an appropriately skilled Australian worker.
Migration to Australia for Medical Professionals
Medical professionals who seek to migrate to Australia must obtain professional registration with the Medical Board of Australia and qualify for grant of a skilled visa. The visa application process is complex and requires applicants to formulate a carefully considered plan. Applicants must nominate the correct occupation, map the appropriate visa pathway, and meet English language requirements.
Migration processes can be complex. If you are a medical professional considering applying to immigrate to Australia, it pays to get advice early about your individual circumstances. Contact Zed Legal at hello@zed.legal to develop a customised plan for your visa application.