PRIORITY PROCESSING FOR HEALTHCARE AND TEACHING OCCUPATIONS

The Australian Government will prioritise applications for Healthcare and Teaching occupations to allow more workers to enter Australia and ease critical workforce shortages.

Applications for Nurses and Teachers can be assessed in just three days as priority is given to visa applications where the applicant is located outside Australia.​

The following Healthcare and Teaching Occupations are prioritised:

  • Health Professionals
  • Medical Scientists
  • School Principal
  • School Teachers
  • Counsellors
  • Psychologists
  • Social Workers
  • Nurses (Enrolled or Registered)
  • Nursing Support Worker
  • Aged or Disabled Carer
  • Personal Care Assistant.​
  • Health and Welfare Support Workers
  • Child-Care Centre Managers
  • Child-Care Worker

Please complete this ‘FREE – NO OBLIGATION GENERAL ENQUIRY’ form which will help us to assess your basic eligibility to apply for any of these visas. We will reply to your enquiry within 1-2 business days.