Medical Diagnostic Radiographer (ANZSCO 251211): code, lists, and assessment

Medical Diagnostic Radiographer, ANZSCO 251211

Code: 251211. Skill level: 1.

A Medical Diagnostic Radiographer operates X-ray and other medical imaging equipment to produce images for diagnostic purposes, working alongside Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologists or other Medical Practitioners. Registration or licensing is required to practise in Australia.

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Who assesses this occupation?

The assessing authority is AHPRA (the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency), specifically through its Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA). AHPRA assesses qualifications and determines whether an overseas-trained applicant meets Australian registration standards.

The occupation page for 251211 lists the current authority and any assessment notes.

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Which skilled-migration lists does it appear on?

Medical Diagnostic Radiographer sits on two key lists, as of 2026-05-07:

• Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL): inclusion here opens pathways including the Subclass 189 (points-tested), 190, and 491 visas, among others. Current list: Home Affairs Skill Occupation List.
• Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL): inclusion here supports the Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) visa. Current list: Home Affairs Skill Occupation List.

Being on these lists opens a pathway. It does not guarantee an assessment outcome or a visa grant. List membership and shortage rating are two separate things. The 2025 Occupation Shortage List rates current demand at a point in time. The current rating for this occupation is on the 251211 occupation page.

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Near-miss codes to check

If you trained or work in a related imaging role, check these codes in the Medical Imaging Professionals group (ANZSCO 2512):

• Medical Radiation Therapist (251212): this role administers radiation treatment (radiotherapy) alongside Radiation Oncologists, rather than producing diagnostic images.
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist (251213): this role uses radioactive substances to produce images of organ function, rather than X-ray or other diagnostic imaging modalities.

Getting the code right matters for the assessment and for list eligibility. If you are unsure which code fits your role, you can paste your CV at app.anzscofinder.com to see the closest matches.

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Find your code and get advice

Browse all occupations at /en/anzsco/2022/ to confirm or check a different code. For advice on whether this occupation and its lists suit your situation, speak to a registered migration agent. We surface facts; we don’t tell you what visa to apply for.