Which occupation lists include Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist?

Our current data places 252712 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.

My job title isn't exactly 'Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist'. Can I still use 252712?

Yes, if your actual duties match. Assessors look at what you did — for Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist, that means work centred on treating communication and swallowing disorders — rather than your employer's title. If your duties fit a neighbouring code in unit group 2527 better, nominate that instead.

Where do Speech Pathologists (252712) work in Australia?

Speech Pathologists are commonly employed by hospitals, schools, NDIS providers and private practice. Regional employers may also open 491 or 494 options for 252712.

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Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist 252712

Yes. Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist (252712) can be used for an Australian visa. It is on the MLTSSL and CSOL. SPA is the assessing authority. The stored subclasses are 189, 190, 491, 482, 186, 494, 485 and 407.

Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist (252712): Provide diagnostic assessment and rehabilitative services for hearing, and treat communication and swallowing disorders.

If your work is mainly about treating communication and swallowing disorders, ANZSCO 252712 Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist is the code to examine first. It belongs to unit group 2527 Audiologists and Speech Pathologists / Therapists, 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 SPA skills assessment.

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ANZSCO

252712

Assessing authority

SPA

Occupation lists

MLTSSL · CSOL

Industry

Health & nursing

Can this occupation migrate?

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

Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist 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 Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist 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 announcedGoldfields, South West, Pilbara
TASopen
ACTnot announced
NTclosedNorthern Territory DAMA

Skills assessment

Skills assessment for Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist

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

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Occupation match

Is Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist 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 speech, language, voice, fluency and social communication
Evaluate swallowing safety using clinical and instrumental assessment
Design and deliver therapy programs for children and adults
Prescribe and train clients in alternative and augmentative communication devices
Coach families, teachers and carers to support communication goals

Questions

Before you start an assessment

SPA (Speech Pathology Australia) is the assessing authority for Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist under code 252712. It assesses speech pathology qualifications and clinical competence.

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.

AudiologistANZSCO 252711View

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.