Practice Managers nec (ANZSCO 512299)

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    What a Practice Managers nec does

    This occupation group covers Practice Managers not elsewhere classified.

    Includes
    Accounting Practice Manager, Architectural Practice Manager, Legal Practice Manager, Veterinary Practice Manager

    Key facts

    ANZSCO code
    512299
    Skill level
    2Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma
    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

    Employer-sponsored

    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 Practice Managers nec do?

    This occupation group covers Practice Managers not elsewhere classified. (ABS ANZSCO description.)

    Is Practice Managers nec on the skilled occupation list?

    Yes. Practice Managers nec (ANZSCO 512299) 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 Practice Managers nec?

    512299. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.

    How can a Practice Managers nec migrate to Australia?

    The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Practice Managers nec 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 Practice Managers nec for an Australian visa?

    VETASSESS, the skills assessing authority listed for 512299.

    Is Practice Managers nec 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.

    Sources

    1. 1Department of Home Affairs, skilled occupation listimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au
    2. 2Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO – Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 2022, CC BY 4.0abs.gov.au
    3. 3Jobs and Skills Australia, Occupation Shortage List, 2025 listjobsandskills.gov.au