Subclass 189 – Skilled Independent visa (Points-tested stream)
Submitted EOIs<20*
Recent invited-status presenceNo published EOIs with invited status appear
Visa applications lodged<20*
Medical Radiation Therapist - ANZSCO 251212
Skilled occupation profile
Medical Radiation Therapist
ANZSCO 251212Medical Radiation Therapist Operates high energy X-ray and other radiation and electron generating and monitoring equipment to administer radiation treatment for medical purposes.
MLTSSLCSOLSkilled Employer Sponsored Regional Occupations
Recent SkillSelect information
Recent SkillSelect information for Medical Radiation Therapist
SkillSelect information published for May 2026 provides a historical snapshot of available EOI activity for Medical Radiation Therapist, ANZSCO 251212. Selected published indicators relevant to this occupation are shown below.
Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated visa
Submitted EOIs<20*
Recent invited-status presence<20*
Visa applications lodged<20*
Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa – State or Territory nominated
Submitted EOIs<20*
Recent invited-status presenceNo published EOIs with invited status appear
* <20: the official source published a small-number value below 20. The exact number is not shown by the official source.
† PointsView-calculated indicator: calculated from the published SkillSelect points distribution where sufficient data is available.
This information gives historical SkillSelect EOI information. It does not predict invitation chances, guarantee visa outcomes, or state a minimum invitation score.
Occupation guide
Occupation details and migration pathways
This guide brings together the key occupation tasks, possible visa pathways and skills assessment information for Medical Radiation Therapist ANZSCO 251212.
Typical tasks and duties
Medical Radiation therapists may perform the following tasks:
- provide explanations and information to patients about radiation therapy treatment, its possible side effects and self-care procedures
- coordinate the various activities that make up the patient's treatment and care plan
- use simulators, CT scanners and other medical imaging equipment to identify and define the anatomy to be treated and those to be avoided
- devise a treatment plan that will deliver the optimum radiation dose to the target anatomy and minimise dose to unaffected anatomy
- calculate the treatment machine settings, associated equipment and computer verification systems to deliver the radiation dose as prescribed by the radiation oncologist
- administer the radiation treatment and record the delivered dosage into patients' record sheets
- monitor and assess the patient's wellbeing before, during and after the treatment, taking particular note of side effects of treatment
- participate in research and development activities and clinical trials
- supervise and train students allocated from universities in the practical aspects of radiation therapy
- commit to the Continuing Professional Development Program (which is mandatory for registration).
Possible visa pathways
This occupation appears on MLTSSL and CSOL and Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Occupations. The right visa pathway depends on factors such as your age, English level, qualifications, work experience, skills assessment, points score, nomination options and employer sponsorship.
Skilled Independent visa subclass 189A permanent skilled visa for invited applicants who may be able to apply without state, territory or employer sponsorship.Skilled Nominated visa subclass 190A permanent skilled visa for applicants nominated by an Australian state or territory government.Skilled Work Regional visa subclass 491A provisional regional skilled visa for applicants nominated by a state or territory or sponsored by an eligible family member.Skills in Demand visa subclass 482A temporary employer-sponsored visa for skilled workers where an Australian employer cannot find a suitably skilled Australian worker.Employer Nomination Scheme visa subclass 186A permanent employer-sponsored visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian employer.Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa subclass 494A provisional regional employer-sponsored visa for skilled workers sponsored by an employer in regional Australia.
Skills assessment
For skilled migration purposes, Medical Radiation Therapist usually requires a suitable skills assessment. Relevant assessing authorities may include:
Additional occupation-specific assessment information
The assessment authority for this occupation is Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT) and ASMIRT skills assessment team will assess if your educational qualifications and work experience are at a professional level and closely related to your nominated occupation for migration purposes.
You are required to receive a positive assessment for your qualifications and work experience from Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT) if you are planning to migrate to Australia through skill migration program.
Legacy subclass 187 pathway
Do you currently hold, or have you previously held, a subclass 457 or 482 visa?
If you have worked for a sponsoring employer in regional Australia, please note that Medical Radiation Therapist — ANZSCO 251212 was included in the legacy Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187) occupation list. The subclass 187 Direct Entry stream is closed to new applications, but the Temporary Residence Transition stream may remain available to certain transitional subclass 457 and subclass 482 workers. Eligibility is limited and depends on your visa history, relevant dates, sponsored regional employment, employer nomination, age, English and other requirements. Being included on this occupation list does not establish eligibility.
If this may describe your circumstances, we can assess whether the subclass 187 transitional arrangements may still apply to you.
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PointsView report available
Medical Radiation Therapist historical SkillSelect report
The current PointsView report includes historical SkillSelect data through June 2026 for ANZSCO 251212.
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Historical information does not predict invitations, visa outcomes or migration eligibility.
Reviewed by Principal Migration Consultant
Reviewed by Mohammad Reza Azimi
This occupation page has been reviewed for migration context by Shada Migration Services. Mohammad has assisted clients with Australian migration matters since 2009 and holds a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from the Australian National University.
Last reviewed: July 2026
