Who assesses Medical Diagnostic Radiographer (251211) for migration?

ASMIRT (Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy) is the assessing authority for Medical Diagnostic Radiographer under code 251211. It assesses medical imaging and radiation therapy qualifications and clinical experience for migration.

Which occupation lists include Medical Diagnostic Radiographer?

Our current data places 251211 on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This links to visa subclasses 189, 190, 491, 482, 186, 494, 485 and 407. Lists change, so EMC Australia confirms the position at the time you apply.

What evidence helps a Medical Diagnostic Radiographer (251211) skills assessment?

Prepare an accredited radiography qualification and clinical practice hours. Reference letters should describe duties such as: perform X-ray, CT and fluoroscopy examinations.

Where do Medical Diagnostic Radiographers (251211) work in Australia?

Medical Diagnostic Radiographers are commonly employed by hospital imaging departments and private radiology practices. Regional employers may also open 491 or 494 options for 251211.

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Medical Diagnostic Radiographer 251211

Yes. Medical Diagnostic Radiographer (251211) can be used for an Australian visa. It is on the MLTSSL and CSOL. ASMIRT is the assessing authority. The stored subclasses are 189, 190, 491, 482, 186, 494, 485 and 407.

Medical Diagnostic Radiographer (251211): Operate X-ray and other imaging equipment, and administer radiation therapy and nuclear medicine procedures.

If your work is mainly about producing diagnostic medical images using ionising radiation, ANZSCO 251211 Medical Diagnostic Radiographer is the code to examine first. It belongs to unit group 2512 Medical Imaging Professionals, and in our data it appears on MLTSSL and CSOL. This page sets out the duties, assessment and visa options that apply to this specific occupation. See how this occupation can connect to points-tested skilled visas, state nomination and employer sponsorship — including a ASMIRT skills assessment.

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ANZSCO

251211

Assessing authority

ASMIRT

Occupation lists

MLTSSL · CSOL

Industry

Health & nursing

Can this occupation migrate?

Potentially — if the list, the assessment and the rest of the profile fit.

Medical Diagnostic Radiographer can be relevant to skilled and employer-sponsored pathways. Your actual options depend on age, English, qualifications, work history, the skills assessment, points, state nomination, and whether an employer can sponsor the position. A place on a list is not a grant.

Potential visa pathways

Start with the pathway type, not only the subclass.

Points-tested

For skilled applicants who may qualify on occupation, skills assessment, points and invitation.

Employer-sponsored

For applicants with an Australian employer willing and able to sponsor an eligible position.

Other pathways

These are the other subclasses stored for this occupation.

State nomination

Lists change. We check this year’s program.

Whether Medical Diagnostic Radiographer is open for 190 or 491 depends on the state, the stream, and the month. NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern Territory each run their own program. Occupation-specific status is checked against the current list — not a screenshot from last year.

EOI and state nomination

NSWclosed
VICclosed
QLDclosedFar North Queensland
SAunavailable
WAnot announcedSouth West
TASopen
ACTnot announced
NTclosed

Skills assessment

Skills assessment for Medical Diagnostic Radiographer

The assessment tests whether your qualification and work match this nominated occupation. ASMIRT is the usual authority. Confirm it on the current Home Affairs list before you apply. A suitable outcome is generally required before a points-tested EOI.

ASMIRT

How skills assessments work

Points and other factors

The occupation is only the starting point.

Age

Points sit in set age bands. Confirm the current test before you claim a number.

English

Competent English is the usual baseline. Proficient or superior English can add points.

Skilled employment

Work in the nominated or closely related occupation can add points. Dates have to survive a skills assessment.

Qualifications

Recognised qualifications can add points. The assessing authority decides comparability.

Australian study and partner

Australian study, specialist education, partner skills or community language may add points.

Nomination

State nomination (190) or regional nomination (491) can add points. 189 has neither.

Points calculator

Occupation match

Is Medical Diagnostic Radiographer the right code?

Nominate the work you actually do, not the job title on a card. Confirm the official ANZSCO description before you pay for an assessment.

Perform X-ray, CT and fluoroscopy examinations
Position patients and select exposure factors
Apply radiation safety principles
Evaluate image quality
Assist radiologists in interventional procedures

Questions

Before you start an assessment

ASMIRT (Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy) is the assessing authority for Medical Diagnostic Radiographer under code 251211. It assesses medical imaging and radiation therapy qualifications and clinical experience for migration.

Related occupations

Roles often confused with this one.

These are similar job titles. The visa list and skills assessment still depend on the code that matches the work you do.

Not sure which pathway fits.

Tell us the occupation, the assessment if you have one, and where you are willing to live. We will say whether 189, 190, 491 or an employer visa is worth the next fee.