Which body issues the skills assessment for ANZSCO 253514?

MedBA (Medical Board of Australia) is the assessing authority for Orthopaedic Surgeon under code 253514. 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 Orthopaedic Surgeon?

Our current data places 253514 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 an Orthopaedic Surgeon (253514) skills assessment?

Prepare orthopaedic surgery training. Reference letters should describe duties such as: perform hip, knee and shoulder joint replacements.

My job title isn't exactly 'Orthopaedic Surgeon'. Can I still use 253514?

Yes, if your actual duties match. Assessors look at what you did — for Orthopaedic Surgeon, that means work centred on surgery of bones, joints and musculoskeletal system — rather than your employer's title. If your duties fit a neighbouring code in unit group 2535 better, nominate that instead.

Where do Orthopaedic Surgeons (253514) work in Australia?

Orthopaedic Surgeons are commonly employed by hospitals and orthopaedic clinics. Regional employers may also open 491 or 494 options for 253514.

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Orthopaedic Surgeon 253514

Yes. Orthopaedic Surgeon (253514) 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.

Orthopaedic Surgeon (253514): Perform surgery to treat disease, injury and deformity.

If your work is mainly about surgery of bones, joints and musculoskeletal system, ANZSCO 253514 Orthopaedic Surgeon is the code to examine first. It belongs to unit group 2535 Surgeons, 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 MedBA skills assessment.

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ANZSCO

253514

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.

Orthopaedic Surgeon 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 Orthopaedic Surgeon 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
NTclosedNorthern Territory DAMA

Skills assessment

Skills assessment for Orthopaedic Surgeon

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 Orthopaedic Surgeon 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 hip, knee and shoulder joint replacements
Reduce and fix fractures with plates, nails and external fixators
Perform arthroscopic surgery for ligament and cartilage injuries
Correct congenital and acquired skeletal deformities
Manage sports injuries and musculoskeletal trauma

Questions

Before you start an assessment

MedBA (Medical Board of Australia) is the assessing authority for Orthopaedic Surgeon under code 253514. 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.