Which body issues the skills assessment for ANZSCO 252511?

the APC (Australian Physiotherapy Council) is the assessing authority for Physiotherapist under code 252511. It assesses physiotherapy qualifications and competence, including the assessment pathway for overseas-qualified physiotherapists.

Which occupation lists include Physiotherapist?

Our current data places 252511 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 Physiotherapist (252511) skills assessment?

Prepare a physiotherapy qualification and the APC assessment. Reference letters should describe duties such as: assess musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiorespiratory function.

My job title isn't exactly 'Physiotherapist'. Can I still use 252511?

Yes, if your actual duties match. Assessors look at what you did — for Physiotherapist, that means work centred on assessing and treating movement disorders — rather than your employer's title. If your duties fit a neighbouring code in unit group 2525 better, nominate that instead.

Where do Physiotherapists (252511) work in Australia?

Physiotherapists are commonly employed by hospitals, private practice, sports clinics and aged care. Regional employers may also open 491 or 494 options for 252511.

EMC Australia / Occupations / ANZSCO 252511

Physiotherapist 252511

Yes. Physiotherapist (252511) can be used for an Australian visa. It is on the MLTSSL and CSOL. APC is the assessing authority. The stored subclasses are 189, 190, 491, 482, 186, 494, 485 and 407.

Physiotherapist (252511): Assess, treat and prevent disorders of human movement and musculoskeletal function.

Physiotherapist (ANZSCO 252511) is a role centred on assessing and treating movement disorders. It sits in the Physiotherapists unit group (2525), whose members assess, treat and prevent disorders of human movement and musculoskeletal function. EMC Australia helps Physiotherapists 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 APC skills assessment.

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ANZSCO

252511

Assessing authority

APC

Occupation lists

MLTSSL · CSOL

Industry

Health & nursing

Can this occupation migrate?

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

Physiotherapist 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 Physiotherapist 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 announcedGoldfields, South West, Pilbara
TASopen
ACTnot announced
NTclosedNorthern Territory DAMA

Skills assessment

Skills assessment for Physiotherapist

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

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 Physiotherapist 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.

Assess musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiorespiratory function
Treat with exercise, manual therapy and electrotherapy
Rehabilitate patients after surgery or injury
Provide chest physiotherapy
Educate patients on injury prevention

Questions

Before you start an assessment

the APC (Australian Physiotherapy Council) is the assessing authority for Physiotherapist under code 252511. It assesses physiotherapy qualifications and competence, including the assessment pathway for overseas-qualified physiotherapists.

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.