Anaesthetic Technician — Subclass 186 Pathway
Employer Nomination Scheme visa · Permanent
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 186 — Employer Nomination Scheme visa
- Points test
- Not points-tested
- Sponsor
- Employer sponsor required
- Eligibility list
- MLTSSLSTSOLROLCSOL
- Base fee
- from $4,770 (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~6-15 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Anaesthetic Technician for migration purposes is handled by: VETASSESS.
Each occupation has a single designated assessing authority — refer to the occupation page for the body that assesses it.
Anaesthetic Technician × Subclass 186 — pathway overview
Anaesthetic Technician (ANZSCO 311211) is eligible for the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa, enabling Australian healthcare employers to sponsor skilled anaesthetic technicians on a permanent basis. This occupation's inclusion on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) supports employer-sponsored migration in eligible areas. The Subclass 186 pathway is not points-tested and requires an approved employer nomination. The sponsoring healthcare organisation must demonstrate that the position cannot be filled locally through genuine recruitment efforts. A positive skills assessment is mandatory and is typically conducted by the Australian Society of Anaesthetists or an approved allied health assessment body, verifying the applicant's clinical competencies and technical qualifications. Applicants must meet English language requirements, and health and character checks are compulsory. The employer must meet salary benchmarks aligned with Australian workplace laws. On grant, Subclass 186 holders receive permanent residency, giving them the right to live and work in Australia indefinitely. This represents an attractive and direct pathway to permanence for experienced anaesthetic technicians. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Key requirements
High-level criteria for Subclass 186. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Under 45 years of age at application (with limited exemptions)
- Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
- Nominated by an approved Australian employer
- Positive skills assessment in the nominated occupation (Direct Entry stream)
- At least three years of relevant work experience (Direct Entry stream)
- Health and character requirements
Other visa pathways for Anaesthetic Technician
- 190Details →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Details →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations for Anaesthetic Technician
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.