Where i work there are 2 of us from the uk.

( bit of a moan here) we are both on 457 visas for 4 years, sponsered by our employers.
Nurses can get PR on ESN but we carnt so its either apply for a renewal at the end of 4 years or go back to the UK.

Different country same issues, unregistered dosent mean not qualified.
I really hope that this will change in the future.

I just graduated my Master's Degree in Pharmacology and graduated with a BS degree in Pharmacy. I was wondering if anyone can help me land a job in Perth? I graduated in the Univ of the Philippines, and had my Master's at Ateneo, both in the PI  aussie slots

Good News 1
However, at a recent meeting with representatives of the Federal Minister of Immigration, Chris Evans, an alternative solution was proposed to assist in permanent residency being made available to overseas applicants, seeking equivalency to the Anaesthesia Technician grade. This being a state “labour agreement”.

A labour agreement can be negotiated for the entry of overseas workers to work in Australia where the business can demonstrate that there is a labour market need, and there are no appropriately qualified Australian workers readily available.

Employers seeking access to a labour agreement need to provide a comprehensive submission to the Australian Government, represented by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). The merits of each submission are considered by DIAC on a case-by-case basis.  This may appear an onerous task for each hospital to take on, however the department of immigration are happy to keep the initial application received, and offer it as a template for other hospitals to use. Subsequent applications would then merely have to change personal details applicable to their individual application.

Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) - this is a permanent residence pathway for people who are prepared to work in the regional parts of WA. The whole state is considered Regional with the exception of the Perth metropolitan area. This means that Bunbury, Mandurah, Geraldton, etc are regional areas which qualify for the RSMS.

Good News 2 – Skilled Occupation List (SOL) Update
AOTP executive members and interested parties have been involved with the Western Australian Department of Health in supporting, and pushing the issue of adding Anaesthesia Technicians to the recently published “Skilled Occupation List” (SOL).

The Department of Health has compiled a “Whole of Health” submission for the Department of Immigration requesting the profession of Anaesthesia Technician is added to the SOL. This offers us the best opportunity so far to have our overseas colleagues, with equivalent qualifications, the chance to permanently settle in our country.

If the whole of health submission fails then we will have the fallback position of the state labour agreement, at least in the short term.

I would like to thank all concerned with the negotiations above for their hard work and time. It has been an educational, interesting and thankfully now, a satisfying journey through government red tape and bureaucracy.

Now for the hard sell.  The AOTP executive have worked tirelessly for the 457 Visa holders cause, in their own time, and have achieved a good local result on their behalf, with possibly a better one on the horizon.

It is time for the 457 visa holders to repay the effort, by ensuring they are all members of our society.

The negotiating strength of our society is in its membership numbers. We have a strong, capable committee, committed to helping our members as we have shown. 

It is of great importance that we are able to show the Federal Government that AOTP/ASAPO, are well supported by Anaesthesia Technicians country wide.

I ask you all that have not done so already, to join or renew your membership and show our solid commitment to national registration.

The next two years are going to be crucial for Anaesthesia Technicians Australiawide and the most important years of AOTP/ASAPO’s life.

We have to show that Anaesthesia Technicians are united in the quest for professional recognition, and with it registration. Sign up now.

Support us with your membership.

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I will inform you all of any further developments as soon as I hear myself. The  major focus for our association now is national registration. We can now give this our undivided attention. There are many aspects of the registration process which need to be addressed.

Together with the Australasian Society of Anaesthesia Paramedical Officers (ASAPO) we will be endeavouring to meet the criteria set out by Federal Government to successfully gain national registration for Anaesthesia Technicians.

An important part of the fact collecting process, is to know how many Anaesthesia Technicians are currently practicing in Australia.

We would appreciate it if you took the time to answer a few simple questions on this topic.

Complete our Regulation Survey - it'll only take a minute.

CLICK HERE for the National regulation Survey

Roy Wyatt
President AOTP

Both ASAPO & AOTP are currently working towards the national registration of all Anaesthesia Technicians.

Key groups that were canvassed for support have told us that they would like some indication as to whether Anaesthesia Technicians Australia-wide, were in favour of National Registration
 
Complete our Regulation Survey - it'll only take a minute.

CLICK HERE

It is very important that all Anaesthesia Technicians complete this survey. Please urge your colleagues to do so.

Please post your thoughts and comments on this very important matter.

I have been working here for 6 months in Perth, and i am a registered ODP in the uk.

Where i work there are 2 of us from the uk.

( bit of a moan here) we are both on 457 visas for 4 years, sponsered by our employers.
Nurses can get PR on ESN but we carnt so its either apply for a renewal at the end of 4 years or go back to the UK.

Different country same issues, unregistered dosent mean not qualified.
I really hope that this will change in the future.

G.

Whilst I know that the Kiwis accept the old ODP NVQ Level 111 qualification to work in anaesthetics in New Zealand, I'm trying to figure out how thing work in Australia.

I understand from looking at the paramedics website that things aren't as unified in Australia and that some territories accept ODP qualifications, whilst others don't. Have you found this to be the case?

At the moment I'm getting a bit fed up with the situation in the UK, ie cut backs, no funding for education, lack of agency work, the general NHS modus operandi and oh, the weather!

Can anyone help?

G.

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