Major Group:
2 Professionals
Sub-Major Group:
25 Health Professionals
Minor Group:
251 Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals
Unit Group:
2514 Optometrists and Orthoptists
Orthoptist
251412
Description
Performs eye examinations and vision tests to determine the presence of visual, ocular and other abnormalities, ocular diseases and systemic diseases with ocular manifestations, and prescribes lenses, other optical aids, therapy and medication to correct and manage vision problems and eye diseases. Registration or licensing is required.
ANZSCO Skill Level
1
Assessing Authority
VETASSESS
VISA OPTIONS
Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent)
❌
Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated)
✅
Subclass 489 (State/Territory Nominated)
✅
Subclass 489 (Family Sponsored)
❌
Subclass 485 (Graduate Visa)
❌
Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage)
✅
Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme)
❌
Subclass 187 (Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme)
✅
Subclass 407 (Training Visa)
✅
Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional)
✅
Subclass 491(Skilled Work Regional-State/Territory Nominated)
✅
Subclass 491(Skilled Work Regional-Family Sponsored)
❌
✅
Occupation is eligible
❌
Occupation is NOT eligible