Australian Pharmacists Skills Assessment powers pharmacy careers amid Australia's 2026 skilled migration boom. Job ads hit 208,000 in October 2025, with healthcare leading at 59,000 professional postings. This guide reveals demand trends, state breakdowns, and assessment steps. VEM delivers proven pathways for success.
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Pharmacists rank high in Internet Vacancy Index (IVI) trends, supporting roles like Registered Nurses (7,707 ads). Australian Pharmacists Skills Assessment confirms overseas qualifications via Australian Pharmacy Council (APC).
Demand persists despite 7.3% yearly dip. Ads stay 21% above 2019 levels.
Online ads grew 0.2% to 208,000 nationwide in October 2025. Northern Territory surged 3.3% (90 ads); Australian Capital Territory dropped 11.2% (560 ads).
Skilled occupation list favors healthcare pros.
IVI data highlights these for immigrants:
Registered Nurses: 7,707 projected ads
Software Programmers: 5,768
Aged Carers: 4,013
Construction Managers: 3,921
Child Carers: 3,697
Motor Mechanics: 3,634
Retail Managers: 3,502
Chefs: 3,450
Medical Practitioners: 3,084
Metal Fitters: 2,905
ICT Analysts: 2,809
Civil Engineers: 2,641
Electricians: 2,628
Early Childhood Teachers: 2,294
Project Administrators: 2,193
Marketing Pros: 2,084
Physiotherapists: 1,161
Gardeners: 1,007
Mining Engineers: 880
ICT Security Specialists: 867
Pharmacy complements healthcare shortages.
New South Wales tops with 62,400 ads. Queensland follows at 49,800; Victoria 45,500. Western Australia has 25,800; South Australia 13,900. Tasmania logs 3,300; Northern Territory 2,900; ACT 4,400.
VEM targets high-volume states for skilled visa applicants.
Key sectors include:
Managers: 24,500 ads
Professionals: 59,000
Trades Workers: 29,800
Community Services: 20,500
Clerical Workers: 31,100
Sales: 16,300
Drivers: 12,700
Labourers: 14,100
Ads by qualification:
Bachelor’s+: 75,700
Diploma: 23,400
Certificate III/IV: 32,900
Certificate II/III: 52,600
Secondary: 23,400
Levels 3-4 require 2+ years training. Pharmacy fits advanced diploma tiers.
Metros claim 70.2% ads. Regions fell 4.2%; cities 10.6%. Regional incentives boost trades, healthcare.
APC oversees Australian Pharmacists Skills Assessment. Key phases:
Eligibility check: Submit degree, experience proofs.
KAPS exam: Two papers on pharmaceutics, therapeutics.
English proficiency: IELTS 7.0+ or OET B.
Outcome letter for visa points.
Fees total AUD 2,500 approx. Timeline: 10-14 weeks. VEM boosts pass rates with coaching.
Link to points-tested visas like 189/491.
Australia's market thrives in healthcare, trades, tech for 2026. Australian Pharmacists Skills Assessment unlocks these amid stable demand. Prioritize top states, match skills to ads. Act now—VEM's MARN-registered agent (1577877) crafts your migration plan for job security.
Reach VEM for expert guidance.
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