Dr. Akram Ahmad, PhDAustralia ranks among the top destinations that have the highest pay for pharmacists. This is one of the major reasons why pharmacists all across the world migrate to Australia in search of better pay and better career opportunities. Over a quarter of the licensed pharmacists in Western Australia are foreigners, with the majority coming from India, South Africa and the United Kingdom. Pharmacists work in various settings such as hospitals, retail pharmacies and pharmaceutical industries.
How much is a pharmacist paid in Australia?
Pharmacists in Australia earn an average of $92,793 per year, or $47.58 per hour. In Australia, the beginning wage for a pharmacist is roughly $81953/year, with experienced pharmacists earning up to $120045/year.
To become a pharmacist in Australia, you need to follow a step-by-step procedure that will help you pursue your dream of becoming a registered immigrant pharmacist.
International Pharmacists’ steps involved in migrating to Australia and academically assisting in all of these steps.
- Initial skill assessment blog: https://academically.ai/2022/08/25/retail-pharmacist-anzsco-251513/
- KAPS Exam Preparation: https://academically.ai/course-category/kaps_pharmacy_exam_australia/
- English Test (PTE): https://academically.ai/courses/pte-exam-miles/
5 VISA types that can be your gateway to enter Australia:-
Once you have finished all of these steps (Kaps exam and English requirements), you are able to apply for either of these visas to migrate to Australia.
Pharmacist’s subclass 190 visa
Pharmacist’s subclass 491 visa
In this blog, we will go over each working visa category individually, such as subclass 482, regional work visa subclass 494, and training visa subclass 407.
1. Subclass 482 Temporary Skilled Shortage Visa Australia
The Subclass 482 visa is divided into three categories:-
- Short-term Stream Visa
- Medium-term Stream Visa
- Labour Agreement Stream
Short-term Stream 482 Visa
When there is a need for talented workers but there is a lack of Australians with the necessary skills, this visa permits firms to fill the gap. You may stay for up to two years, or up to four years if an International Trade Obligation (ITO) is in effect.
Important points to keep in mind while applying for this visa,
- You must work in Australia for at least two years and up to four years if you are subject to an International Trade Obligation (ITO). Holders of Hong Kong passports may stay for up to 5 years.
- Can visit Australia as many times as you wish while the visa is valid.
- If you meet the requirements, you may even seek for permanent residence.
- Applicants may use the Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream of the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) if they hold a 457 or TSS – short term stream visa.
Eligibility Criteria
- You must be sponsored to operate in an occupation on the list of approved short-term skilled professions such as pharmacists.
- You must have at least 2 years of working experience as pharmacists in hospital pharmacy or retail pharmacy or any other chosen occupation or a related sector.
- You should have an appropriate skills assessment if this is necessary for your occupation (once you passed KAPS exam, Australian pharmacy council send it to you a skills assessment letter)
- You work directly for your work sponsor pharmacy or hospital or affiliated organisation unless you are exempted.
- You must meet minimal English language competence levels unless you are exempted from doing so.
Cost of the visa
The cost of the Temporary Skilled Visa (Subclass 482).
| Applicant | Fees |
| Main applicant | AUD $1330. |
| Dependents (Additional applicant charge 18 and over) | AUD $1330 |
| Additional applicants charge under age 18 years | AUD $335 |
More information of subclass 482 visa such as medium term and labour agreement stream, please visit https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-skill-shortage-482
2. Subclass 494 (Skilled employer-sponsored regional Visa) for pharmacists
The Skilled Employer-sponsored Regional Visa is divided into 3 categories, namely:
- Employer Sponsored Stream
- Labour Agreement Stream
- Subsequent Entrant
Employer Sponsored stream subclass 494 visa
This visa allows regional firms to solve identified labour shortages in their region by sponsoring skilled workers in cases when employers are unable to find an appropriately skilled Australian worker.
- Only some Australian regional locations are allowed for residence, employment, and education.
- After three years from the day your visa was issued, you can apply for permanent residency.
- This visa allows you to stay in Australia for up to 5 years.
Eligibility Criteria
- You must be sponsored to operate in an occupation on the list of approved short-term skilled professions
- You must have at least 3 years of working experience in your chosen occupation or a related sector
- You should have an appropriate skills assessment if this is necessary for your occupation
- You work directly for your sponsor or affiliated organisation, unless you are exempted
- You must meet minimal English language competence levels unless you are exempted from doing so.
- You must be under the age of 45, unless an exemption applies to you.
Note:- The eligibility criteria is the same for Labour Agreement Stream
Cost of the visa
| Applicant | Fees |
| Main applicant | AUD $4,240. |
| Dependents (Additional applicant charge 18 and over) | AUD $2,120. |
| Additional applicants charge under age 18 years | AUD $1,060. |
3.Subclass 407 Training Visa for Pharmacists in Australia
This visa allows you to take part in workplace-based occupational training activities to improve your skills for your job, area of tertiary study, the field of expertise or in a professional development training program in Australia. This visa allows you to stay in Australia of a temporary basis because it is a temporary visa. The visa authorities might grant you a visa allowing you to stay in Australia for up to 2 years.
Eligibility Criteria
- You must be sponsored by a firm or any organization such as community pharmacy or hospital.
- You must be nominated (only exempted in case your sponsor is a Commonwealth Government agency)
- You must have an invitation (only exempted if your sponsor is a Commonwealth Government agency)
Cost of the subclass 407 visa
The Training Visa cost may start from AUD $325 for the main applicant.
Conclusion
The best course of action for you would be to speak with a MARA agent/consultant who could walk you through the entire visa application process as well as any requirements that come with receiving a visa. Academically’s can help you to complete the process from the eligibility check for pharmacist, KAPS exam preparation and English exam preparation (PTE exam).
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Dr. Akram Ahmad, PhD
Academically.ai is the brainchild of Dr. Akram Ahmad. He has done his PhD from the Faculty of Medicine and Health, the University of Sydney, Australia. He is a self-motivated clinical pharmacist and committed lecturer with over 9 years of teaching and research experience in various subjects of medicine at the leading Universities in Australia, Malaysia, and India.
Dr. Akram is the recipient of prestigious “Best Promising Researcher Award” from the UCSI University (Malaysia). He has also published over 110 papers, book chapters, conference papers including in high-impact journals. In addition to that, he is a reviewer and editorial board member in
several journals of medicine and pharmacy.