PATHOLOGIST Identifies the cause and processes of disease and illness by examining changes in body tissue and in blood and other body fluids, and conducts tests on samples of tissues, blood and body secretions. Registration or licensing is required. Skill Level: 1 Specialisations: Clinical Cytopathologist Forensic Pathologist Immunologist

Australian visa options for Pathologist

Employer Sponsorship

Permanent

489 Visa

Permanent

482 TSS Visa

Skilled Occupation

ANZSCO Code

Assessing Authority

189 Visa

190 Visa

State

Family

186 Visa (DE)

187 Visa

All area

Regional area

Pathologist

253915

Medical Board of Australia

Visa processing times-months (75%)

9

9

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10

17

Business Visas Assessment

Visa processing times-months (90%)

12

12

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15

19

Inapplicability conditions (for a TSS visa):

Occupation Ceiling for Pathologist :
Results : 12 / 1250 (Available: 1238) (Ceiling Value) [0.96% Filled]


State and territory nominated visas is not subject to occupational ceiling limitations

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Sponsorship options for Pathologist
190 Visa Sponsorship				489 / 491 Visa Sponsorship
Northern Territory (NT) (Darwin) Government Visa Sponsorship
NT		_______________________________________		NT		_______________________________________
NT		For applicants who are able to provide evidence of positive employment prospects		NT		For applicants who are able to provide evidence of positive employment prospects
NT		For Graduates in the NT		NT		For Graduates in the NT
NT		For applicants who have strong family connections		NT		For applicants who have strong family connections
NT		For applicants who meet the NT residency and work requirements (including 485, 417, 462 and 457 visas Holders)		NT		For applicants who meet the NT residency and work requirements (including 485, 417, 462 and 457 visas Holders)
Nomination by South Australia State Government (SA) (Adelaide)
SA		List current as of 30/09/2019		SA		List current as of 30/09/2019
SA		Available to South Australian international graduates, OR applicants have worked in a skilled occupation in South Australia, OR have eighty five points or higher (including state nomination points). one year of skilled work experience in the past 3 years. See Work experience waiver 45 years or less Financial capacity Proficient English (e.g. IELTS 7.0 in each band) (or Proficient Plus overall); Not available for Chain Migration nomination from 14/08/2019 See Exemption considerations for International graduates of South Australia Processing Times: 6 - 7 weeks		SA		Immigration South Australia stopped accepting state nomination applications for the subclass 489 visa at 11am on 14 August 2019.
Victoria State Nomination (VIC) (Melbourne)
VIC				VIC
VIC		For Graduates in Victoria: completed a PhD in Victoria within the past five years. IELTS: Minimum 6.0 in each band		VIC		For Graduates in Victoria: completed a PhD in Victoria within the past five years. IELTS: Minimum 6.0 in each band
Skilled Migration Western Australia State Nomination (WA) (Perth)
WA				WA
WA		Avaliable to applicants who have completed a Bachelor and other higher degree graduates (ie Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma) in Western Australia IELTS score of at least 7 in all bands or OET score of at least B in all bands or TOEFL-iBT (24 in all bands) or PTE Academic (65 in all bands) or Cambridge English Advanced (CEA) (185 in all skills) IELTS exemption: citizens of UK, Ireland, USA, Canada and New Zealand. one year of Australian work experience within the last 10 years; or 3 years of overseas work experience within the last ten years Have an employment contract for full-time employment for at least 12 months in Western Australia in the nominated (or closely related) occupation.		WA		Avaliable to applicants who have completed a Bachelor and other higher degree graduates (ie Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma) in Western Australia IELTS score of at least 7 in all bands or OET score of at least B in all bands or TOEFL-iBT (24 in all bands) or PTE Academic (65 in all bands) or Cambridge English Advanced (CEA) (185 in all skills) IELTS exemption: citizens of UK, Ireland, USA, Canada and New Zealand. one year of Australian work experience within the last 10 years; or 3 years of overseas work experience within the last ten years Have an employment contract for full-time employment for at least 12 months in Western Australia in the nominated (or closely related) occupation.
WA		Avaliable to applicants who have completed a Masters Degree or PhD in Western Australia IELTS score of at least 7 in all bands or OET score of at least B in all bands or TOEFL-iBT (24 in all bands) or PTE Academic (65 in all bands) or Cambridge English Advanced (CEA) (185 in all skills) IELTS exemption: citizens of UK, Ireland, USA, Canada and New Zealand. Have an employment contract for full-time employment for at least 12 months in Western Australia in the nominated (or closely related) occupation.		WA		Avaliable to applicants who have completed a Masters Degree or PhD in Western Australia IELTS score of at least 7 in all bands or OET score of at least B in all bands or TOEFL-iBT (24 in all bands) or PTE Academic (65 in all bands) or Cambridge English Advanced (CEA) (185 in all skills) IELTS exemption: citizens of UK, Ireland, USA, Canada and New Zealand. Have an employment contract for full-time employment for at least 12 months in Western Australia in the nominated (or closely related) occupation.
New South Wales (NSW) (Sydney) State Visa Sponsorship
NSW		Availability: Limited; Invitation results between January to August 2019		NSW
						Central West
						Far South Coast Please note that applications for the Skilled Regional Sponsored Visa (SRS) 489 for the NSW Far South Coast is currently suspended.
						Mid North Coast
						Murray Minimum 24 months paid employment work experience in nominated occupation Applications for 489 nominations are now closed
						Northern Inland
						Northern Rivers
						Orana
						Riverina
						Southern Inland REGIONAL NOMINATION TO ALL OCCUPATIONS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED by 1st September 2019
Queensland (QLD) State Visa Sponsorship (Brisbane)
QLD				QLD		BSMQ Temporarily Suspends QUEENSLAND SKILLED VISA NOMINATION for Subclass 190 & 489 visas; The subclass 190 program will reopen but it is unlikely that the subclass 489 program will reopen. Offshore Applicants Two years work experience post qualification; Overseas PhD graduates may be eligible for a work experience requirement waiver if they have a minimum one year job offer with a Queensland employer registered in Australia.; Sufficient funds Sponsorship Fee: $ 200 Interstate applicants must meet the Working in Queensland or Alumni pathway criteria. So they should move to Queensland and meet any working requirements before submitting an Expression of Interest to BSMQ. Postcodes: 4124 to 4125, 4133, 4211, 4270 to 4272, 4275 , 4280, 4285, 4287, 4307 to 4499, 4515, 4517 to 4519, 4522 to 4899. (Anywhere except the greater Brisbane area and the Gold Coast; including Sunshine Coast, Townsville, Cairns, Toowoomba, Rockhampton, Mackay, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Pacific Pines, Carrara, Nerang and Gladstone)
QLD		For applicants currently working in Queensland: Currently working in Queensland in the nominated or closely related occupation for the previous 6 months at time of lodging the Expression of Interest (minimum 35 hours per week); and Have an offer to continue your employment and the same employer for 12 months in your nominated or closely related occupation Sponsorship Fee: $ 200 BSMQ Temporarily Suspends QUEENSLAND SKILLED VISA NOMINATION for Subclass 190 & 489 visas; The subclass 190 program will reopen but it is unlikely that the subclass 489 program will reopen.		QLD		BSMQ Temporarily Suspends QUEENSLAND SKILLED VISA NOMINATION for Subclass 190 & 489 visas; The subclass 190 program will reopen but it is unlikely that the subclass 489 program will reopen. For applicants currently working in Queensland: Currently living and working in regional Queensland in the nominated or closely related occupation for the previous 3 months IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO APPLICATION in REGIONAL Queensland (minimum 35 hours per week); and Have an offer to continue your employment for 12 months in regional Queensland in your nominated or closely related occupation Sponsorship Fee: $ 200 Eligible Postcodes: 4124 to 4125, 4133, 4211, 4270 to 4272, 4275, 4280, 4285, 4287, 4307 to 4499, 4515, 4517 to 4519, 4522 to 4899 (Anywhere except the greater Brisbane area and the Gold Coast; including Sunshine Coast, Townsville, Cairns, Toowoomba, Rockhampton, Mackay, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Pacific Pines, Carrara, Nerang and Gladstone)
QLD		For PhD Graduates in Queensland: BSMQ Temporarily Suspends QUEENSLAND SKILLED VISA NOMINATION for Subclass 190 & 489 visas; The subclass 190 program will reopen but it is unlikely that the subclass 489 program will reopen. Completed within the last two years Have a positive decision on thesis Sufficient funds Sponsorship Fee: $ 200		QLD		For PhD Graduates in Queensland: BSMQ Temporarily Suspends QUEENSLAND SKILLED VISA NOMINATION for Subclass 190 & 489 visas; The subclass 190 program will reopen but it is unlikely that the subclass 489 program will reopen. Completed within the last two years Have a positive decision on thesis Sufficient funds Sponsorship Fee: $ 200
Australian Capital Territory (ACT) (Canberra) Visa Sponsorship
ACT		Closed Canberra Matrix: Applicants should express an interest in applying for ACT 190 nomination by completing a score-based Canberra Matrix where they are allocated points against demonstrated economic contribution or benefit and/or a genuine commitment to be part of the ACT community. 2 September 2019 CANBERRA MATRIX - INVITATION ROUND: 70 point matrix submitted on or before 2 September 2019; Number of Invitations Issued: 111 You can nominate any occupation on the ACT Occupation List, even if that occupation is closed. However, only open occupations will score points in the ‘Nominated Occupation’ category in the Canberra Matrix. Applicants must demonstrate a ‘Proficient’ level of English as defined by Home Affairs (ie IELTS result with a minimum score of 7 (L, R, W, S) or or PTE Academic with a minimum score of 65 (L, R, W, S) or be eligible for ACT 190 Streamlined PhD nomination). Canberra residents You must meet the following minimum criteria before you are eligible to express an interest in ACT 190 nomination: You must be living and working in Canberra for the three months immediately before the date of Matrix submission. While the employment does not have to be fulltime or permanent, it must be continuous. You must be working a minimum 20 hours per week. Paid annual or personal leave meets the employment criteria. Any claim for unpaid leave (including maternity leave) must be evidenced by a valid medical certificate You may also work for more than one ACT employer or be self-employed on an ABN. If you are employed by a NSW employer in the ‘ACT Region’, you must demonstrate that your work activity is located in the ACT. Please note: internships, stipends, scholarships and volunteer positions are not considered employment for this criterion If you are including a spouse / partner and/or children in your application, and they are in Australia, they must have lived in Canberra for the three months immediately before the date of Matrix submission. Overseas applicants You must meet the following minimum criteria before you are eligible to express an interest in ACT 190 nomination: Your skills and at least 12 months continuous experience (within the last three years) in the nominated occupation must be relevant to the ACT economy. Experience in heavy industry, manufacturing, production, mining; shipping, gas and oil; head office banking and railways are not generally considered relevant industries given the structure of the ACT economy, which is primarily knowledge-based. If you do not have a genuine ACT job offer, you must provide evidence of research into sufficient ACT employment opportunities in your nominated occupation, relevant to your skill set and experience (see Page 18: Employability for overseas residents). You and/or any dependents must not be the holder of a current Australian visa (or associated bridging visa), except an Australian visitor visa. You are not eligible for ACT 190 nomination if you, your spouse/partner or children are living or have lived in another Australian state or territory within the last twelve months. Service fee: A$300 (if you are invited to apply)		ACT
Tasmanian (TAS) (Hobart) Government Visa Sponsorship
TAS		Nomination Criteria: Available to Tasmanian international graduates who enrolled in a Tasmanian tertiary institution prior to 31 July 2017, have been living in the state for at least 12 months and have studied for a minimum of one academic year (40 weeks) in Tasmania; The course undertaken must be full time and be either a bachelor or any higher degree, a diploma, an advanced diploma, or a trade qualification (minimum Cert III level for a skilled occupation in Major Group 3 in ANZSCO); The applicant must currently be in Tasmania; or The applicant must have been working in Tasmania for six months immediately prior to the application for state nomination in an occupation in-line with applicant's skills assessment (for a minimum of 35 hours per week); A genuine need for the position should be satisfied. or For Overseas Applicants: have formal job offer for a job that is based in Tasmania and in-line with applicant's skills assessment; The applicant and his/her dependants have not lived in another Australian state or territory within the last 12 months. A genuine need for the position should be met. Applicants who enrolled in a Tasmanian tertiary institution after 31 July 2017 must meet the Australian study requirement through study in Tasmania. So they must complete a two year study in Tasmania and Have lived in the state during your period of study. The applicant and their dependants must be in Tasmania at time of application. and sufficient funds. Processing Time: 20 working days Sponsorship Fee: Nill		TAS		Closure of Tasmania's subclass 489 Skilled Regional Visa Program Eligible skilled migrants can apply for visa state nomination of the new subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa from the 16th November 2019.

489 Relative Sponsorship
State		Designated Areas
NT		Anywhere
SA		Anywhere
VIC		Anywhere
WA		Anywhere
NSW		Post areas 2311-2312, 2328-2333, 2336-2490, 2535-2551, 2575-2739, 2787-2898 (anywhere except Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong)
QLD		Postcode areas 4019-4028, 4037-4050, 4079-4100, 4114, 4118, 4124-4150, 4158-4168, 4180-4899 (anywhere except Brisbane metropolitan area)
ACT		Anywhere
TAS		Anywhere

Source: DIBP, migration.tas.gov.au, business.nsw.gov.au, migration.qld.gov.au, migration.sa.gov.au, australiasnorthernterritory.com.au, liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au, migration.wa.gov.au,

Pathologist job description, duties and education requirements

UNIT GROUP 2539 OTHER MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS This unit group covers Medical Practitioners not elsewhere classified. It includes Dermatologists, Emergency Medicine Specialists, Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Ophthalmologists, Pathologists, Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologists, and Radiation Oncologists. Medical Registrars training in these specialties are included in this unit group. Indicative Skill Level: In Australia and New Zealand: 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 Include: Occupations: Dermatologist Emergency Medicine Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Ophthalmologist Pathologist Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist Radiation Oncologist Medical Practitioners nec Sources: www.abs.gov.au and DIBP

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