← Back to search
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