Subclass 189 – Skilled Independent visa (Points-tested stream)
Submitted EOIsAt least 491
Most common submitted EOI points †70 points
Recent invited-status presence<20*
Visa applications lodgedAt least 31
Occupational Therapist - ANZSCO 252411
Skilled occupation profile
Occupational Therapist
ANZSCO 252411Occupational Therapist assesses functional limitations of people resulting from illnesses and disabilities, and provides therapy to enable people to perform their daily activities and occupations. Registration or licensing may be required.
MLTSSLCSOLSkilled Employer Sponsored Regional Occupations
Recent SkillSelect information
Recent SkillSelect information for Occupational Therapist
SkillSelect information published for May 2026 provides a historical snapshot of available EOI activity for Occupational Therapist, ANZSCO 252411. Selected published indicators relevant to this occupation are shown below.
Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated visa
Submitted EOIsAt least 798
Most common submitted EOI points †75 points
Recent invited-status presence<20*
Visa applications lodgedAt least 80
Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa – State or Territory nominated
Submitted EOIsAt least 284
Most common submitted EOI points †80 points
Recent invited-status presence<20*
Visa applications lodged<20*
Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa – Family Sponsored
Submitted EOIs<20*
Recent invited-status presenceNo published EOIs with invited status appear
Visa applications lodged<20*
* <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 Occupational Therapist ANZSCO 252411.
Typical tasks and duties
Occupational therapists may perform the following tasks:
- conduct tests to assess functional, emotional, psychological, developmental and physical capabilities
- plan and direct specific therapeutic programmes for individuals using recreational, remedial, social, educational or vocational (job-related) activities
- select and design a variety of activities that improve an affected movement or function and help individuals to regain personal care skills, such as eating and dressing
- assist people to gain or regain skills in social, leisure and work environments through graded individual or group therapy and activity programmes
- monitor the progress of individuals and assist with the coordination of an appropriate health team
- assist children with disabilities to integrate into education programmes in schools
- assess the ability of injured workers to return to their usual employment or perform alternative duties
- design and modify the everyday environment of clients to allow for better access and independence
- advise on the use of specialised equipment, such as home modifications, adapted kitchen utensils, wheelchairs and other assistive technologies that help people within their environment
- assess the need for, develop and run health education programmes
- act as consultants to industry and government organisations
- undertake research
- teach in academic institutions, generally at tertiary level
- assist with policy development for health and other areas.
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, Occupational Therapist usually requires a suitable skills assessment. Relevant assessing authorities may include:
Additional occupation-specific assessment information
The assessment authority for this occupation is Occupational Therapy Council (OTC) and OTC skills assessment 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 Occupational Therapy Council (OTC) if you are planning to migrate to Australia through skill migration program.
Click here to download a copy of information sheet published in June 2018 by OTC for overseas Occupational Therapist about the step by step process for skill migration assessment.
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 Occupational Therapist — ANZSCO 252411 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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Check your skilled migration options
If Occupational Therapist is your nominated occupation, complete our skilled visa assessment form so we can review your possible migration pathways.
PointsView report available
Occupational Therapist historical SkillSelect report
The current PointsView report includes historical SkillSelect data through June 2026 for ANZSCO 252411.
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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
