This is a working migration guide for Audiologists under ANZSCO 252711 in 2026. Allied health profession in critical national shortage. Audiology Australia is the national professional body — Certificate of Clinical Practice (CCP) is required to bill HSP and access most clinical roles.
For costs and timelines see the 252711 cost & timeline case study. For Audiology Australia, see the skills assessment guide.
What 252711 covers
ANZSCO 252711 covers audiology practice:
- Adult diagnostic audiology — pure tone, speech, immittance, OAE
- Hearing aid fitting and rehabilitation
- Cochlear implant assessment and mapping — sub-specialty
- Paediatric audiology — newborn screening, paediatric assessment
- Vestibular / balance assessment — VNG, vHIT, posturography
- Tinnitus management
- Industrial / occupational hearing screening
- Auditory processing disorder assessment
- Cochlear implant audiology — Cochlear Limited (Sydney) is global leader
Visas open to 252711
| Visa | Open? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 189 Independent | ✅ | Full points-tested PR |
| 190 State-nominated | ✅ | Strong demand |
| 491 Regional state-nominated | ✅ | Critical regional shortage |
| 186 ENS Direct Entry | ✅ | Hearing chain / hospital sponsors |
| 494 Regional employer-sponsored | ✅ | Regional hearing services |
| 482 Core Skills | ✅ | 4-year stream |
See Subclass 189, 190, 491, 186, 494, and 482.
Audiology Australia — what evidence wins
Aud Aus pathway:
- Master's of Audiology (Australian standard) or equivalent overseas qualification
- Origin-side professional registration (BSAA / RCCP / HCPC UK, NZ Audiological Society / Board, ASHA / AAA US, CAA / SAC Canada)
- Recent practice — employment letters
- Continuing professional development records
- English language test (typically OET B grade or IELTS Academic 7.0 each band)
Aud Aus fees: ~AUD 1,500-3,000.
Streamlined pathways for graduates of approved overseas Master's programs. Some non-recognised candidates may need bridging or supervised practice.
CCP — Certificate of Clinical Practice
CCP is Audiology Australia's full clinical credential — required to bill HSP (Hearing Services Program, Australian Government program) and access most clinical roles. Pathway:
- Aud Aus skills assessment
- Visa lodge / grant
- Apply for CCP
- Some pathways require supervised internship year (Clinical Internship Program)
- Full CCP
Sponsors that hire 252711
- National hearing chains — Audika (largest single sponsor; Demant-owned), Hearing Australia (federal — government, hires audiologists for HSP delivery), Specsavers Audiology, Connect Hearing, Bay Audiology, Bloom Hearing
- Cochlear Limited (Sydney) — global cochlear implant leader; substantial audiologist roles
- Public hospital ENT departments — RPA, Royal Children's, Royal Brisbane, Royal Melbourne, etc.
- NextSense (RIDBC) — Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children — substantial international hire pipeline
- Cochlear implant centres — SCIC (Sydney Cochlear Implant Centre), Royal Victorian Eye and Ear, etc.
- Independent / private practices
- Industrial hearing companies — Total Industrial Audiology, etc.
Common mistakes
- Submitting Bachelor in audiology / hearing science only. Australian audiology requires Master's typically — confirm individual case
- Confusing audiology with audiometry. Audiometrist is different — restricted scope, different code
- English test too old. OET / IELTS validity ~2-3 years
- Missing CCP planning. CCP is required to access most clinical roles + bill HSP
Tools
- Eligibility wizard
- ANZSCO search — verify 252711 vs 252712
- Document checklist
- Visa fee calculator
Where to verify
Next step
Want help mapping your audiology profile to Audiology Australia + CCP? Book a 30-minute free strategy call.