Primary Health Organisation Manager
Listed across Australian skills shortage assessments. AHPRA-regulated and allied-health roles continue to anchor national workforce demand. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Years from now to permanent residency
Metro pathway
Major-city study- Relevant bachelor's degree — Health · 3 yrConfirm specific qualification with the assessing authority.
- 485 Graduate Visa · 2 yr
- VETASSESS assessment · 0.3 yr
- EOI + visa grant (medium demand) · 1 yr
Regional pathway
Regional study + 491- Relevant bachelor's degree — Health · 3 yrConfirm specific qualification with the assessing authority.
- 485 Graduate Visa (regional, Cat 2 +1 yr) · 3 yr
- VETASSESS assessment · 0.3 yr
- EOI + 491 grant (medium demand) · 1 yr491 holders convert to PR via the 191 visa after 3 years working in regional Australia. The age clock stops once 491 is granted.
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Age caps that apply to this occupation
- 186Cap: 45. 186 generally requires under 45 with several concessions.
- 189Cap: 45. 189 has a hard 45 cut-off. Points reduce sharply from 33; from 40, only 15 points for age.
- 190Cap: 45. 190 nomination requires under 45 at invitation.
- 482No general cap. 482 has no general age limit, but the 482 → 186 PR transition typically requires under 45.
- 485Cap: 35. 485 has a hard 35 cut-off, with two narrow exemptions.
- 491Cap: 45. 491 requires under 45 at invitation. Once granted, the age clock stops; 491 → 191 PR has no further age cap.
- 494Cap: 45. 494 requires under 45 with limited exemptions.
Qualifications that lead here
The VETASSESS assessment is the gate. These are the qualifications most commonly accepted to clear it.
Relevant bachelor's degree — Health
Confirm specific qualification with the assessing authority.
Visa subclasses this occupation unlocks
Employer Nomination Scheme
Skilled Independent
Skilled Nominated (State)
Skills in Demand
Temporary Graduate
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional
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