Medical Radiation Therapist (ANZSCO 251212): code, assessment, and lists

Medical Radiation Therapist, ANZSCO 251212

Medical Radiation Therapist (251212) is a skill level 1 occupation. That means the role is classified at degree level or higher in the Australian and New Zealand system.

The job, in plain terms: you operate high-energy X-ray, radiation, and electron equipment to deliver radiation treatment for cancer and other conditions. You work alongside Radiation Oncologists and other specialists. The ABS 2022 description covers both the clinical and technical sides of the role.

Who assesses this occupation

The assessing authority is AHPRA via the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA). AHPRA handles registration and skills assessment for health practitioners in Australia.

For overseas-trained practitioners, AHPRA assesses whether your qualifications and experience are substantially equivalent to the Australian standard. The process generally involves a review of your academic transcripts, evidence of registration in your home country, and professional references. The exact requirements depend on your country of training and how your qualification compares to the Australian benchmark.

The occupation page carries the current assessment details, including any document requirements. Check there before you start your application, because requirements do change.

Which lists it sits on

Medical Radiation Therapist (251212) currently appears on two Australian skilled migration lists, as of May 2026:

• Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL): opens pathways under the Skills in Demand visa and related programs. Source: Home Affairs Skill Occupation List.
• Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL): the longer-term shortage list, which also supports points-tested visas. Source: Home Affairs Skill Occupation List.

Being on these lists opens pathways. It is not the same as a shortage rating. For the current 2025 Occupation Shortage List rating, see the occupation page, which links the Jobs and Skills Australia shortage data. The two signals are separate: list membership governs which visas you can nominate under; a shortage rating reflects labour market conditions at a point in time.

Watch the near-miss codes

If you work in the broader Medical Imaging Professionals group (2512), check these two codes as well:

• Medical Diagnostic Radiographer (251211): uses similar equipment but for diagnostic imaging, not treatment.
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist (251213): works with radioactive materials for imaging and therapy, a distinct clinical function.

Getting the code wrong at the assessment stage can delay your application. If your CV spans more than one of these roles, that is worth checking carefully.

Find your exact code

Browse the full ANZSCO 2022 classification at /en/anzsco/2022/. If you are unsure which code fits your specific role and training, the CV matcher at app.anzscofinder.com can show you the closest matches.

For visa advice, speak with a registered migration agent. We surface facts; we do not tell you which visa to apply for.