Who assesses Clinical Haematologist (253313) for migration?

MedBA (Medical Board of Australia) is the assessing authority for Clinical Haematologist under code 253313. It is the assessing authority recorded for this code; for medical practitioners the assessment is linked to registration pathways through Ahpra.

Which occupation lists include Clinical Haematologist?

Our current data places 253313 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 Clinical Haematologist (253313) skills assessment?

Prepare haematology specialist training. Reference letters should describe duties such as: diagnose anaemias, bleeding and clotting disorders and blood cancers.

My job title isn't exactly 'Clinical Haematologist'. Can I still use 253313?

Yes, if your actual duties match. Assessors look at what you did — for Clinical Haematologist, that means work centred on blood disorders and blood cancers — rather than your employer's title. If your duties fit a neighbouring code in unit group 2533 better, nominate that instead.

Where do Clinical Haematologists (253313) work in Australia?

Clinical Haematologists are commonly employed by cancer centres and hospital haematology departments. Regional employers may also open 491 or 494 options for 253313.

EMC Australia / Occupations / ANZSCO 253313

Clinical Haematologist 253313

Yes. Clinical Haematologist (253313) can be used for an Australian visa. It is on the MLTSSL and CSOL. MedBA is the assessing authority. The stored subclasses are 189, 190, 491, 482, 186, 494, 485 and 407.

Clinical Haematologist (253313): Diagnose and treat internal human disorders as specialist physicians.

Clinical Haematologist (ANZSCO 253313) is a role centred on blood disorders and blood cancers. It sits in the Specialist Physicians unit group (2533), whose members diagnose and treat internal human disorders as specialist physicians. EMC Australia helps Clinical Haematologists line up their skills assessment, occupation list position and visa strategy before they lodge. See how this occupation can connect to points-tested skilled visas, state nomination and employer sponsorship — including a MedBA skills assessment.

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ANZSCO

253313

Assessing authority

MedBA

Occupation lists

MLTSSL · CSOL

Industry

Health & nursing

Can this occupation migrate?

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

Clinical Haematologist 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 Clinical Haematologist 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 announced
TASopen
ACTnot announced
NTclosed

Skills assessment

Skills assessment for Clinical Haematologist

The assessment tests whether your qualification and work match this nominated occupation. MedBA 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.

MedBA

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 Clinical Haematologist 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.

Diagnose anaemias, bleeding and clotting disorders and blood cancers
Perform bone marrow aspirates and trephine biopsies
Prescribe chemotherapy and coordinate stem cell transplantation
Supervise transfusion practice and blood product use
Report on haematology laboratory findings

Questions

Before you start an assessment

MedBA (Medical Board of Australia) is the assessing authority for Clinical Haematologist under code 253313. It is the assessing authority recorded for this code; for medical practitioners the assessment is linked to registration pathways through Ahpra.

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.