ANZSCO 234612

Respiratory Scientist

CSOLSkill level 1Assessed by VETASSESSNo Shortage

General information, not immigration advice. Data as at 2026-10-22.

About this occupation

ANZSCO 2022

Conducts lung function tests to support the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory and sleep disorders, in consultation with other medical professionals.

Skill level 1

Unit group 2346

Medical Scientists

Medical Scientists conduct medical tests to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases and health conditions.

Indicative skill level

In Australia and New Zealand

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).

Tasks include

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

Show all 8 tasks

Maintaining laboratory and testing quality assurance and safety standards
Preparing scientific papers and reports

Occupations in this unit group

234611 Medical Laboratory Scientist
234612 Respiratory ScientistThis occupation

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022. CC BY 4.0.

ANZSCO 2022 (the edition the CSOL uses for the 482 and 186 visas)

Title in this edition: Respiratory Scientist, skill level 1

Major group: 2 Professionals
Sub-major group: 23 Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals
Minor group: 234 Natural and Physical Science Professionals
Unit group: 2346 Medical Scientists

Occupation Shortage List (2026)

National rating: No Shortage
Confidence: Clear
Rated on: ANZSCO 2022

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List - 6 digit ANZSCO and OSCA, released 21 October 2026. CC BY 4.0.

Possible visa options

Visas that Respiratory Scientist may be eligible for through its skilled list placement. Being on a list is one requirement; each visa has others (points, age, English, nomination or sponsorship).

Visa	Stay	MLTSSL	STSOL	ROL	CSOL	Instrument
Skills in Demand (subclass 482) - Core Skills stream	Temporary (Up to 4 years)	MLTSSL not used for this visa	STSOL not used for this visa	ROL not used for this visa	On CSOL	LIN 24/089, s 6(3)
Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) - Direct Entry Pathway	Permanent	MLTSSL not used for this visa	STSOL not used for this visa	ROL not used for this visa	On CSOL	LIN 24/093, s 7(1)

✓ the occupation is on a list this visa uses · ✗ this visa uses the list but the occupation is not on it · — the visa does not use this list. Source: Australian Government Department of Home Affairs, visa pages, CC BY 3.0 AU.

Average salary, May 2025

Unit group 2346 Medical scientists (ANZSCO 2022). all employees, Average weekly total cash earnings.

	Average weekly earnings	Average age
All employees	$1,847.40	40.6
Males	$2,029.90	39.4
Females	$1,776.00	41.0

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2025: data cube 63060DO011_202505 (Table 1), released 23 January 2026. CC BY 4.0.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO (CC BY 4.0). Source: Department of Home Affairs, Skilled occupation list (CC BY 4.0). Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List. © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2025. © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Search another occupation