Migration Tasmania uses the list and information below to guide selection of overseas candidates for the Tasmanian Skilled Migration State Nomination Program, who do not have a job offer from a Tasmanian business. These candidates have skills and experience in high-demand occupations, as identified by local industry and employers.
In the 2024-25 Program year Migration Tasmania will focus on health, allied health and teaching occupations.
Overseas candidates who have submitted an Expression of Interest in the Australian Government’s Skillselect database and who have listed skills and experiences described in these profiles may be contacted by Migration Tasmania and invited to apply for Tasmanian nomination, or to connect them with Tasmanian employers seeking those skills.
This document is not an authoritative list of skills or workforce shortage areas in Tasmania. Jobs and Skills Australia conducts research and publishes data regarding trends in the Australian job market, including workforce needs in Tasmania. For more information visit the Jobs and Skills Australia’s Occupation and Industry Profiles.
Background
Tasmania offers exciting employment opportunities in both the public and private sectors, supporting the delivery of essential services across health and education.
Nursing opportunities are expected to continue to grow over the coming five years. Bridging Programs (such as IRONS) are not sufficient to be confident of readily finding nursing employment.
Physiotherapists, Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists are in very high demand (especially in Mental health and Community Care).
Remote areas continue to experience difficulty recruiting appropriately qualified and skilled employees. General Practitioner vacancies in regional areas have become increasingly difficult to fill, with shortages also being experienced in metropolitan areas.
Skills and experience needs
Physiotherapists, Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists
- Superior English
- Physiotherapists, Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists with training or experience in “mutual recognition” countries are well regarded (UK, Canada, South Africa, USA, NZ, HK)
- Full AHPRA registration desirable, or
- Current Stage 1 skills assessment from Occupational Therapy Board of Australia plus 2 years post qualification work experience
- Australian Physiotherapy Council Limited Certificate of Substantial Equivalence or Final Certificate plus 3 years post qualification work experience
- Speech Pathologists with a Certified Practicing membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
- Paediatric experience highly valued.
Nurses
- Australian work experience or training or experience in mutually recognised countries (UK, Canada, Ireland, USA, NZ, HK).
Medical Practitioners
- Australian work experience or training or experience in mutually recognised countries (UK, Canada, Ireland, USA, NZ)
- To work as a medical practitioner in Australia you must have:
- A recognised medical degree
- be on a registration pathway (including competent authority, specialist, standard)
- Proficient English capability
- Australian qualifications or experience is highly valued
Other health and allied health professionals
- Australian work experience or training or experience in mutually recognised countries (UK, Canada, Ireland, USA, NZ)
- Proficient English capability
- Australian qualifications or experience is highly valued
Occupations Included:
252411 Occupational Therapist
252511 Physiotherapist
252611 Podiatrist
252712 Speech Pathologist
253111 General Practitioner
254411 Nurse Practitioner
254412 Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
254413 Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
254414 Registered Nurse (Community Health)
254415 Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
254416 Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)
254417 Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
254418 Registered Nurse (Medical)
254421 Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
254422 Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
254423 Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
254424 Registered Nurse (Surgical)
254425 Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)
254499 Registered Nurses nec
251211 Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
251212 Medical Radiation Therapist
251213 Nuclear Medicine Technologist
251214 Sonographer
2514 Optometrists and Orthoptists
251411 Optometrist
251412 Orthoptist
251511 Hospital Pharmacist
251512 Industrial Pharmacist
251513 Retail Pharmacist
251911 Health Promotion Officer
251912 Orthotist or Prosthetist
251999 Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec
252311 Dental Specialist
252312 Dentist
252711 Audiologist
253112 Resident Medical Officer
253211 Anaesthetist
2533 Specialist Physicians
253311 Specialist Physician (General Medicine)
253312 Cardiologist
253313 Clinical Haematologist
253314 Medical Oncologist
253315 Endocrinologist
253316 Gastroenterologist
253317 Intensive Care Specialist
253318 Neurologist
253321 Paediatrician
253322 Renal Medicine Specialist
253323 Rheumatologist
253324 Thoracic Medicine Specialist
253399 Specialist Physicians nec
253411 Psychiatrist
253511 Surgeon (General)
253512 Cardiothoracic Surgeon
253513 Neurosurgeon
253514 Orthopaedic Surgeon
253515 Otorhinolaryngologist
253516 Paediatric Surgeon
253517 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
253518 Urologist
253521 Vascular Surgeon
253911 Dermatologist
253912 Emergency Medicine Specialist
253913 Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
253914 Ophthalmologist
253915 Pathologist
253917 Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist
253918 Radiation Oncologist
253999 Medical Practitioners nec
253512 Cardiothoracic Surgeon
254111 Midwife
254211 Nurse Educator
254212 Nurse Researcher
254311 Nurse Manager
224213 Health Information Manager
272311 Clinical Psychologist
272511 Social Worker
411211 Dental Hygienist
411212 Dental Prosthetist
411213 Dental Technician
411214 Dental Therapist
411311 Diversional Therapist
Skills and experience needs
School teachers with training or experience in “mutual recognition” countries are well regarded.
Priority 1 - Minimum one year experience in
New Zealand
UK
Canada
USA
South Africa
Ireland
Priority 2 - Qualification gained in
New Zealand
UK
Canada
USA
South Africa
Ireland
Priority 3 - Qualifications gained plus minimum one-year experience
Germany
Netherlands
Sweden
Priority 4 - Qualifications from institution where qualifications delivered in English plus minimum one-year experience
Singapore
Hong Kong
Malaysia
Occupations included:
241111 Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher
241213 Primary School Teacher
241311 Middle School Teacher / Intermediate School Teacher
241411 Secondary School Teacher