Health Practice Manager (ANZSCO 512211)
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What a Health Practice Manager does
Organises and controls the functions and resources of a health practice such as administrative systems and practice personnel.
- Specialisations
- Chiropractic Practice Manager, Dental Practice Manager, Medical Practice Manager, Physiotherapy Practice Manager
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 512211
- Skill level
- 2Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma
- Skilled lists
- Regional Occupation List (ROL)
- Visas that list it
- 494
- Assessing authority
- VETASSESS
- National shortage
- No shortage
Visa options
Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.
Points-tested
- Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 491, family sponsoredNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Employer-sponsored
- Subclass 482 Skills in Demand, Core Skills streamNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme, Direct Entry streamNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Main tasks
- contributing to the planning and review of office services, and setting priorities and office service standards
- allocating human resources, space and equipment
- assigning work to and monitoring work performance of staff
- managing records and accounts of the practice
- liaising with Professionals to coordinate practice business and to facilitate resolution of problems
- ensuring office equipment and supplies are maintained
- ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
- ensuring work complies with relevant government legislation, policies and procedures
- coordinating personnel activities such as hiring, promotions, performance management, payroll, training and supervision
Shortage by state
- NationalNo shortage
- ACTNo shortage
- NSWNo shortage
- NTNo shortage
- QLDNo shortage
- SANo shortage
- TASNo shortage
- VICNo shortage
- WANo shortage
State and territory nomination
For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.
Common questions
What does a Health Practice Manager do?
Organises and controls the functions and resources of a health practice such as administrative systems and practice personnel. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Health Practice Manager on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Health Practice Manager (ANZSCO 512211) is on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 494 visa.
What is the ANZSCO code for Health Practice Manager?
512211. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can a Health Practice Manager migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Health Practice Manager for the Subclass 494 visa. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.
Who assesses Health Practice Manager for an Australian visa?
VETASSESS, the skills assessing authority listed for 512211.
Is Health Practice Manager in demand in Australia?
Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "No shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.