Pharmacy Technician — Tasmania Nomination
Migration Tasmania Skilled Nomination · Hobart
At a glance
- Program
- Migration Tasmania Skilled Nomination
- Currently open
- Yes (per latest data — verify with state program)
- Capital
- Hobart
- Program notes
- Categories include Critical Skills, Established Job Offer, Recent Graduate, and Small Business Owner — each with distinct eligibility criteria.
Official program page: https://www.migration.tas.gov.au
Skills assessment
For Pharmacy Technician, the assessing authority for migration purposes is VETASSESS.
Pharmacy Technician in Tasmania — nomination overview
Pharmacy Technician (ANZSCO 311215) is listed on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and is eligible for state nomination in Tasmania under Tasmania's Skilled Migration Program. Tasmania employs pharmacy technicians in hospital pharmacies at Royal Hobart Hospital and Launceston General Hospital, community pharmacies, and aged care medication services across the state. Skilled migrants with a valid SkillSelect Expression of Interest may be invited to apply once Tasmania opens nominations for this occupation; TAS applies competitive criteria including points score, English proficiency, and relevant dispensary experience. Skills assessment is conducted by the Pharmacy Board of Australia or an allied health assessing authority, confirming the applicant's pharmaceutical support qualifications and dispensary experience. English language proficiency, health, and character requirements must all be satisfied. Two nomination pathways are available: the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa, granting permanent residence on grant, and the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa, a provisional visa requiring three years of regional residence and employment before the holder can apply for the Subclass 191 permanent visa. Nomination adds five points for Subclass 190 or fifteen points for Subclass 491. Government fees apply at nomination and visa stages, with processing in Tasmania typically taking a few weeks to two months. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Visa pathways for Pharmacy Technician
All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that Tasmania nominates.
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 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.