Skills in Demand visa subclass 482
A temporary employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an approved DAMA employer and applicable labour agreement arrangements.
Learn moreSurgeon (General) – ANZSCO 253511
DAMA OCCUPATION OVERVIEW
Surgeon (General)
ANZSCO 253511
Surgeon (General) (ANZSCO 253511) is available under selected DAMA arrangements. Participating regions, occupation conditions, concessions and employer-sponsored visa pathways may vary between DAMAs. Review the current regions and requirements below.
Occupation guide
Occupation details and duties
Surgeon (General) performs surgery to correct diseases and disorders covering a broad range of medical conditions. Registration or licensing is required.
Typical tasks and duties
Surgeon (General) may perform the following tasks:
- examine patients to determine the need for operations, to estimate risks to patients and select the best operational procedures
- read reports on patients' general physical condition, reactions to medications and medical histories
- talk to anaesthetists
- perform operations
- check instruments, equipment and surgical set-up to ensure antiseptic and aseptic methods have been followed
- instruct other medical, nursing and associated staff regarding the preparation of patients and instrument and equipment requirements
- prescribe post-operative care and observe and investigate patients' progress
- maintain records of operations performed.
Employer-sponsored pathways
Possible DAMA pathways
Availability depends on the relevant DAMA agreement, occupation conditions, concessions, employer endorsement, nomination requirements and the applicant’s circumstances.
Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186
A permanent employer-sponsored pathway that may be available where the relevant DAMA agreement and nomination requirements permit it.
Learn moreSkilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa subclass 494
A provisional regional employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an endorsed employer in a participating DAMA region.
Learn moreDAMA availability
Occupation available in 2 DAMA regions
Surgeon (General) is recorded as available in the DAMA regions listed below. Open a region card to review the relevant regional DAMA information.
Important notes
- Inclusion on a DAMA occupation list does not guarantee employer sponsorship, endorsement, nomination or visa eligibility.
- Occupation conditions, concessions and visa pathways vary between DAMAs and may change over time.
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Surgeon (General) historical SkillSelect report
The current PointsView report includes historical SkillSelect data through June 2026 for ANZSCO 253511.
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Historical information does not predict invitations, visa outcomes or migration eligibility.
Reviewed by Principal Migration Consultant
Reviewed by Mohammad Reza Azimi
This occupation page has been reviewed for migration context by Shada Migration Services. Mohammad has assisted clients with Australian migration matters since 2009 and holds a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from the Australian National University.
Last reviewed: July 2026
