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ANZSCO 311211Updated 2026-01-29

Anaesthetic Technician

National shortage level: Low

ANZSCO 311211OSCA 311231

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 66k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1280
Salary range: AUD 60k-AUD 73k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

50.7%
WA
34%
QLD
8.4%
NSW

Education mix

45.3%
advanced diploma/ diploma
18.1%
bachelor degree
17.8%
Post graduate

Role overview

Anaesthetic Technicians prepare and maintain anaesthetic equipment for operating theatres or clinics, and assist Anaesthetists during anaesthetic procedures.

What you do
  • Operates equipment used in diagnosing and monitoring disorders of the heart, kidneys, nervous system and in anaesthesia.
  • Undertakes and assists with medical analytical procedures and assists anaesthetists and surgical teams.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: advanced diploma/ diploma (45.3%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Operates equipment used in diagnosing and monitoring disorders of the heart, kidneys, nervous system and in anaesthesia.
    • Undertakes and assists with medical analytical procedures and assists anaesthetists and surgical teams.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 1280
    Annual median: AUD 66k
    Range: AUD 60k-AUD 73k