ANZSCO 234612 · CSOL
Respiratory Scientist: ANZSCO 234612
Official Home Affairs skilled occupation list · checked 21 October 2026
Respiratory Scientist (ANZSCO 234612) is on the CSOL (Core Skills Occupation List). It can be used for the 482 and 186 visas, and the skills assessment is done by VETASSESS. Checked against the Home Affairs list on 21 October 2026.
Occupation lists
CSOL
Core Skills Occupation List
Permanent visa options
186
Visas that give permanent residence
Assessing authority
VETASSESS
Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services
Skill level
Level 1
Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
The job
What a respiratory scientist does
Conducts lung function tests to support the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory and sleep disorders, in consultation with other medical professionals.
Unit group 2346
Tasks of Medical Scientists
- Preparing tissue sections for microscopic examination
- Examining and analysing samples to study the effects of microbial infections
- Developing techniques to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and respiratory or sleep disorders
- Advising Medical Practitioners on the interpretation of tests and methods used in diagnosis and treatment
- Setting up the steps and rules of medical testing
- Operating and maintaining laboratory and testing equipment
- Maintaining laboratory and testing quality assurance and safety standards
- Preparing scientific papers and reports
Qualifications and experience
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Assessing authorities check your duties against these tasks, so your experience must match them, not only the job title.
Visa options
Which visas ANZSCO 234612 can be used for
From the Department of Home Affairs combined list of eligible skilled occupations. Every visa also has its own points, age, English, experience and skills assessment rules.
| Visa | Eligible | ANZSCO version | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 Skilled Independent | No | — | |
| 190 Skilled Nominated (state) | No | — | |
| 407 Training visa | No | — | |
| 485 Temporary Graduate | No | — | |
| 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional | No | — | |
| 491 State Skilled Work Regional, state nominated | No | — | |
| 491 Family Skilled Work Regional, family sponsored | No | — | |
| 482 Skills in Demand, Core Skills stream | Yes | ANZSCO 2022 | |
| 186 Employer Nomination Scheme, Direct Entry | Yes | ANZSCO 2022 |
Skills assessment
Skills assessment for ANZSCO 234612
Most skilled visas need a positive skills assessment from the authority below before you can lodge. It must be for the same occupation you nominate.
Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS)
We prepare your VETASSESS assessment with you and check that your duties match ANZSCO 234612 before you apply.
States and territories
State and territory nomination
Home Affairs does not list Respiratory Scientist for the 190 or 491, so states and territories cannot nominate it. Employer sponsorship is the main route.
Similar occupations
Other occupations in Medical Scientists
If your duties fit one of these better, that is the code to nominate.
Questions
ANZSCO 234612: common questions
What is the ANZSCO code for respiratory scientist?
What does a respiratory scientist do?
Which skilled occupation list is Respiratory Scientist on?
Can I get a 189 visa as a respiratory scientist?
Is Respiratory Scientist eligible for state nomination (190 or 491)?
Can an employer sponsor a respiratory scientist?
Who assesses respiratory scientist skills for Australian migration?
Talk to us
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Source: Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. Descriptions: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022 (CC BY 4.0). General information only, not immigration advice.
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