| Occupation Title | SURGEON (GENERAL) |
| ANZSCO Code | 253511 |
| Occupations in this Group | 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 |
| Description | Performs surgery to correct diseases and disorders covering a broad range of medical conditions. Registration or licensing is required. |
| Skill Level | 1 |
| Specialisations | None |
| Occupation List | Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) |
| Combined list of eligible skilled occupations for subclasses 457 and 186 | |
| Tasks | -examining patients to determine the necessity of operations, estimating and explaining risks to patients, and selecting the best operational procedures |
| -reviewing reports on patients’ general physical condition, reactions to medications and medical histories | |
| -consulting with Anaesthetists regarding the correct anaesthesia for patients | |
| -performing surgical operations | |
| -examining instruments, equipment, and surgical set-up to ensure that antiseptic and aseptic methods have been followed | |
| -instructing other medical, nursing and associated staff regarding the preparation of patients and instrument and equipment requirements | |
| -prescribing post-operative care, and observing and investigating patients’ progress | |
| -maintaining records of operations performed | |
| -may specialise in particular types of operations | |
| Skills Assessment Authority | Medical Board of Australia |
| Related Occupations | 253512 Cardiothoracic Surgeon 253513 Neurosurgeon 253514 Orthopaedic Surgeon 253515 Otorhinolaryngologist 253516 Paediatric Surgeon 253517 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon 253518 Urologist 253521 Vascular Surgeon |
| State Sponsorship Options | Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) Sponsorship |
| Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) Sponsorship | |
| English Requirements | Proficient English (e.g. IELTS: at least 7 in each skill) |