PHARMACY TECHNICIAN Alternative Title: Dispensary Technician Fills and labels patients' prescriptions under the supervision of a Pharmacist. May record details of, place orders for, take stock of, and store medications and medical supplies and deliver them to patients. Skill Level: 2

Australian visa options for Dispensary Technician (Pharmacy Technician)

Employer Sponsorship

Permanent

489 Visa

Permanent

482 TSS Visa

Skilled Occupation

ANZSCO Code

Assessing Authority

189 Visa

190 Visa

State

Family

186 Visa (DE)

187 Visa

All area

Regional area

Pharmacy Technician

311215

VETASSESS

Visa processing times-months (75%)

9

-

17

Visa processing times-months (90%)

12

-

19

Pharmacy Technician categories in Group E.

Information for Employers Are you seeking to employ a Pharmacy Technician for your company? If you are unable to find an Australian staff, you might consider hiring a Pharmacy Technician from overseas. We have a huge database of potential candidates; you can email us your job opportunity at employer@deltaimmigration.com.au . Your offer will be sent to suitable candidates.

This website is in a beta testing stage and is liable to have error. We cannot guarantee that this information is accurate, complete or current. Please see Terms of Use

Sponsorship options for Pharmacy Technician
190 Visa Sponsorship				489 Visa Sponsorship
Northern Territory (NT) (Darwin) Government Visa Sponsorship
NT		_______________________________________ Financial capacity Applicants living outside Australia: one year of skilled work experience in the past 2 years or alternatively have Australian qualifications. Offshore applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent - Processing times Offshore applicants: six to eight months NT student / NT resident applicants: one month. - Cost of application: Free		NT		_______________________________________ Financial capacity Applicants living outside Australia: one year of skilled work experience in the past 2 years or alternatively have Australian qualifications. Offshore applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent - Processing times Offshore applicants: six to eight months NT student / NT resident applicants: one month. - Cost of application: Free Postcodes: Entire territory (including Darwin, Palmerston, Alice Springs, Katherine and Nhulunbuy)
Nomination by South Australia State Government (SA) (Adelaide)
SA		Available to all applicants including South Australian international graduates. Special Conditions (from 08/07/2018): Available to international graduates in South Australia, OR applicants have worked in a skilled occupation in South Australia, OR have an immediate family member permanently residing in South Australia OR have eighty points or higher (including state nomination points). Special Conditions Apply Competent English (e.g. IELTS 6.0 in each band); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only 45 years or less Financial capacity See Exemption considerations for International graduates of South Australia Processing Times: 6 - 7 weeks List current as of 02/08/2018		SA		Available to all applicants including South Australian international graduates. Special Conditions (from 08/07/2018): Available to international graduates in South Australia, OR applicants have worked in a skilled occupation in South Australia, OR have an immediate family member permanently residing in South Australia OR have eighty points or higher (including state nomination points). Special Conditions Apply Competent English (e.g. IELTS 6.0 in each band); Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only 45 years or less Financial capacity See Exemption considerations for International graduates of South Australia Processing Times: 6 - 7 weeks Eligible Postcodes: Entire territory (including Adelaide, Mount Gambier, Whyalla, Gawler, Port Pirie, Bridgewater, Port Augusta, Murray Bridge, Port Lincoln, Mount Barker, Victor Harbor and Aldinga Beach) List current as of 02/08/2018
SA				SA
Victoria State Nomination (VIC) (Melbourne)
VIC				VIC
VIC		For Graduates in Victoria: completed a PhD in Victoria within the past five years. IELTS: Minimum 6.0 in each band		VIC		For Graduates in Victoria: completed a PhD in Victoria within the past five years. IELTS: Minimum 6.0 in each band
Skilled Migration Western Australia State Nomination (WA) (Perth)
WA				WA
New South Wales (NSW) (Sydney) State Visa Sponsorship
NSW				NSW
						Central West
						Far South Coast
						Mid North Coast
						Murray
						Northern Inland
						Orana
						Riverina
						Southern Inland
Queensland (QLD) State Visa Sponsorship (Brisbane)
QLD				QLD
QLD		For applicants currently working in Queensland: Currently working in Queensland in the nominated or closely related occupation for the previous 6 months at time of lodging the Expression of Interest; and Have an offer to continue your employment and the same employer for 12 months in your nominated or closely related occupation Sponsorship Fee: $ 200		QLD		For applicants currently working in Queensland: Currently working in regional Queensland in the nominated or closely related occupation for the previous 4 months at time of lodging the Expression of Interest; and Have an offer to continue your employment and the same employer for 12 months in regional Queensland in your nominated or closely related occupation Sponsorship Fee: $ 200 Eligible Postcodes: 4124 to 4125, 4133, 4211, 4270 to 4272, 4275, 4280, 4285, 4287, 4307 to 4499, 4515, 4517 to 4519, 4522 to 4899 (Anywhere except the greater Brisbane area and the Gold Coast; including Sunshine Coast, Townsville, Cairns, Toowoomba, Rockhampton, Mackay, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Pacific Pines, Carrara, Nerang and Gladstone)
QLD		For PhD Graduates in Queensland: Completed within the last two years Have a positive decision on thesis Sufficient funds Sponsorship Fee: $ 200		QLD		For PhD Graduates in Queensland: Completed within the last two years Have a positive decision on thesis Sufficient funds Sponsorship Fee: $ 200
Australian Capital Territory (ACT) (Canberra) Visa Sponsorship
ACT		EFFECTIVE 4:00PM AEST FRIDAY 29 JUNE 2018: Canberra residents are eligible to apply for ACT 190 nomination if their nominated occupation is listed as ‘open’ on the current ACT Occupation List. The ACT 190 nomination program remains closed for all overseas applicants even with close ties to Canberra.		ACT
Tasmanian (TAS) (Hobart) Government Visa Sponsorship
TAS		Nomination Criteria: Available to Tasmanian international graduates who have been living in the state for at least 12 months and have studied for a minimum of one academic year (40 weeks) in Tasmania; The course undertaken must be full time and be either a bachelor or any higher degree, a diploma, an advanced diploma, or a trade qualification (minimum Cert III level for a skilled occupation in Major Group 3 in ANZSCO); The applicant must currently be in Tasmania; or The applicant must have been working in Tasmania for six months immediately prior to the application for state nomination in an occupation in-line with applicant's skills assessment (for a minimum of 35 hours per week); A genuine need for the position should be satisfied. or For Overseas Applicants: have formal job offer for a job that is based in Tasmania and in-line with applicant's skills assessment; The applicant and his/her dependants have not lived in another Australian state or territory within the last 12 months. A genuine need for the position should be met. Two year study requirement (from 1 January 2018) and sufficient funds. Processing Time: 20 working days Sponsorship Fee: Nill		TAS		Nomination Criteria: Available to Tasmanian international graduates who have been living in the state for at least 12 months and have studied for a minimum of one academic year (40 weeks) in Tasmania; The course undertaken must be full time and be either a bachelor or any higher degree, a diploma, an advanced diploma, or a trade qualification (minimum Cert III level for a skilled occupation in Major Group 3 in ANZSCO); or have been working in Tasmania for six months immediately prior to the application in any fields (for a minimum of 35 hours per week); Evidence proving no local person has been able to fill the position Should be provided. or For Overseas Applicants: have formal job offer for a job that is based in Tasmania and in-line with applicant's skills assessment; The applicant and his/her dependants have not lived in another Australian state or territory within the last 12 months. A genuine need for the nominated position must be met. or have an immediate family member (parent, child, sibling, aunt, uncle, first cousin, or grandparent) permanently residing in Tasmania; or Available to small business owners with past business experience and management expertise who have a business plan. and sufficient funds. Processing Time: 20 working days Sponsorship Fee: Nill Eligible Postcodes: Entire territory (including Hobart, Launceston, Devonpor, Burnie, Kingston, Ulverstone, Wynyard, George Town and Sorell)

489 Relative Sponsorship
State		Designated Areas
NT		Anywhere
SA		Anywhere
VIC		Anywhere
WA		Anywhere
NSW		Post areas 2311-2312, 2328-2333, 2336-2490, 2535-2551, 2575-2739, 2787-2898 (anywhere except Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong)
QLD		Postcode areas 4019-4028, 4037-4050, 4079-4100, 4114, 4118, 4124-4150, 4158-4168, 4180-4899 (anywhere except Brisbane metropolitan area)
ACT		Anywhere
TAS		Anywhere

Source: DIBP, migration.tas.gov.au, business.nsw.gov.au, migration.qld.gov.au, migration.sa.gov.au, australiasnorthernterritory.com.au, liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au, migration.wa.gov.au,

Pharmacy Technician job description, duties and education requirements

UNIT GROUP 3112 MEDICAL TECHNICIANS MEDICAL TECHNICIANS operate anaesthetic, cardiac, operating theatre and medical testing equipment, perform and assist with laboratory tests, and fill prescriptions in support of Health Professionals. Indicative Skill Level: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. In Australia: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) In New Zealand: NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required. The occupation Pathology Collector (Aus) / Phlebotomist (NZ) has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. In Australia: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) In New Zealand: NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required. Tasks Include: operating equipment used in diagnosing and monitoring disorders of the heart, kidneys, nervous system and hearing, and in anaesthesia undertaking and assisting with medical analytical procedures and assisting Anaesthetists and surgical teams recording the electrical activity of the heart, from which the heart rate is measured and pattern and rhythm interpreted taking, collecting and labelling blood, urine and other samples from patients preparing and staining slides and tissue sections for blood and histological examination performing diagnostic tests on tissues and body fluids and analysing the chemical constituents of blood, urine, faeces and tissues testing for diseases by looking for the presence of antibodies and the products of immune response in samples setting up, checking and maintaining operating theatres, anaesthetic workstations, life support machines and associated equipment referring prescriptions to Pharmacists and assisting in preparing medications Occupations: Anaesthetic Technician Cardiac Technician Medical Laboratory Technician Operating Theatre Technician Pharmacy Technician Pathology Collector (Aus) \ Phlebotomist (NZ) Medical Technicians nec Sources: www.abs.gov.au and DIBP

1. Complete our FREE visa Assessment form We pride ourselves on offering one of the most comprehensive visa assessment service. In 2016, over 9000 individuals have completed our famous Australian skilled visa assessment form. It is still FREE; there is no obligations or hidden fees.

2. Improve your IELTS test Score The Macquarie University IELTS Test Centre is one of the largest IELTS Test Centres in Australia, offering a range of online IELTS preparation courses at a very affordable price starting from $49. More information

Related News

05/07/2018: The lists of South Australia State nominated occupations for the 2018/19 program year released

05/07/2017: Canberra (ACT) Skilled Migration occupation list released July 2017.

04/07/2017: South Australia Skilled Migration occupation lists released July 2017.

03/07/2017: New Queensland Skilled Occupation Lists (QSOL) update 07 2017

01/02/2017: Western Australia Skilled Migration occupation list update February 2017

21/01/2017: Queensland Skilled Migration occupation lists (QSOL) update January 2017

07/12/2015: Changes to Queensland State Sponsorship List – Update December 2016

22/7/2015: Significant Changes to Queensland State Sponsorship List – Update July 2016

2/7/2015: Significant Changes in State Nominated Occupation List - South Australia

9/4/2014: Updated List of South Australia Professions - 18 new occupations added, 5 removed

澳洲移民-药剂技术员