Which body issues the skills assessment for ANZSCO 251213?

ANZSNM (Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine) is the assessing authority for Nuclear Medicine Technologist under code 251213. It assesses nuclear medicine technology qualifications and clinical training.

Which occupation lists include Nuclear Medicine Technologist?

Our current data places 251213 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 Nuclear Medicine Technologist (251213) skills assessment?

Prepare nuclear medicine qualifications with clinical training. Reference letters should describe duties such as: prepare, measure and administer radiopharmaceutical doses under radiation licence conditions.

Where do Nuclear Medicine Technologists (251213) work in Australia?

Nuclear Medicine Technologists are commonly employed by hospital nuclear medicine departments and private imaging. Regional employers may also open 491 or 494 options for 251213.

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Nuclear Medicine Technologist 251213

Yes. Nuclear Medicine Technologist (251213) can be used for an Australian visa. It is on the MLTSSL and CSOL. ANZSNM is the assessing authority. The stored subclasses are 189, 190, 491, 482, 186, 494, 485 and 407.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist (251213): Operate X-ray and other imaging equipment, and administer radiation therapy and nuclear medicine procedures.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist (ANZSCO 251213) is a role centred on administering radiopharmaceuticals to image organ function. It sits in the Medical Imaging Professionals unit group (2512), whose members operate X-ray and other imaging equipment, and administer radiation therapy and nuclear medicine procedures. EMC Australia helps Nuclear Medicine Technologists 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 ANZSNM skills assessment.

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ANZSCO

251213

Assessing authority

ANZSNM

Occupation lists

MLTSSL · CSOL

Industry

Health & nursing

Can this occupation migrate?

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

Nuclear Medicine Technologist 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 Nuclear Medicine Technologist 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
QLDclosed
SAunavailable
WAnot announced
TASopen
ACTnot announced
NTclosed

Skills assessment

Skills assessment for Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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

ANZSNM

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 Nuclear Medicine Technologist 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.

Prepare, measure and administer radiopharmaceutical doses under radiation licence conditions
Acquire SPECT, PET/CT and planar gamma camera studies of organ function
Process scan data and produce quantitative images for nuclear medicine physicians
Monitor dose records, contamination and waste under radiation safety protocols
Run daily quality control on gamma cameras, dose calibrators and PET scanners

Questions

Before you start an assessment

ANZSNM (Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine) is the assessing authority for Nuclear Medicine Technologist under code 251213. It assesses nuclear medicine technology qualifications and clinical training.

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.