This is a working migration guide for Medical Radiation Therapists under ANZSCO 251212 in 2026. The oncology-side modality. Professionally regulated via MRPBA / AHPRA.
For costs and timelines see the 251212 cost & timeline case study. For ASMIRT assessment, see the skills assessment guide.
What 251212 covers
ANZSCO 251212 covers radiation oncology delivery:
- External beam radiotherapy (EBRT) — linac-based treatment delivery
- IMRT / VMAT / IGRT — modulated and image-guided treatment
- Stereotactic radiotherapy (SRS / SBRT) — high-dose precision treatment
- Brachytherapy — internal radiation source treatment
- Treatment planning (in some pathways) — TPS-based dose calculation
- CT-Sim / MRI-Sim — imaging for planning
- Patient setup and verification — daily treatment delivery
- Adaptive therapy / on-couch replanning (emerging modality)
Distinguished from:
- 251211 Diagnostic Radiographer — imaging not treatment
- 251213 Nuclear Medicine Technologist — radiopharmaceutical / SPECT / PET
- 251214 Sonographer — ultrasound imaging
- 251999 Health Professional NEC — residual
Visas open to 251212
| Visa | Open? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 189 Independent | ✅ | Full points-tested PR |
| 190 State-nominated | ✅ | Strong state demand |
| 491 Regional state-nominated | ✅ | Regional cancer centres |
| 186 ENS Direct Entry | ✅ | Hospital / GenesisCare / Icon sponsors |
| 494 Regional employer-sponsored | ✅ | Regional radiation oncology |
| 482 Core Skills | ✅ | 4-year stream |
See Subclass 189, 190, 491, 186, 494, and 482.
ASMIRT — what evidence wins
ASMIRT conducts skills assessment for migration:
- Bachelor or Master in Radiation Therapy / Therapeutic Radiography — degree certificate + transcript
- Course curriculum showing AUS-equivalent content
- Clinical placement records (typically 1500+ hours)
- Professional registration (HCPC UK Therapeutic Radiographer, NZMRB Radiation Therapy, ARRT (T) US, CAMRT-T Canada, equivalent)
- Recent radiotherapy practice — employment letters from cancer centres
- Continuing professional development records
- English language test (typically OET B grade or IELTS Academic 7.0 each band)
Assessment fees: ~AUD 600-1,200 depending on category.
MRPBA registration — Radiation Therapy division
MRPBA registration is in Radiation Therapy division (different from Diagnostic Radiography division). Pathway:
- ASMIRT outcome → MRPBA application
- Possible Supervised Practice for non-recognised pathways (typically 6-12 months)
- Full registration in Radiation Therapy division
UK / NZ / North America trained therapists transition smoothly.
Sponsors that hire 251212
- Public cancer centres — Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Vic), Royal North Shore Cancer Centre (NSW), Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre, Royal Brisbane Cancer Care, Royal Adelaide Hospital, SCGH (WA), Royal Hobart Hospital
- Major private cancer providers — GenesisCare (largest international hire pipeline), Icon Group, Cancer Care Associates
- University-affiliated centres — Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Lifehouse RPA, Princess Alexandra Hospital
- Regional cancer services — Northern Cancer Service (TAS), regional cancer integrated services across QLD, WA, NSW, Vic
Common mistakes
- Coding 251211 instead of 251212. Different MRPBA division — check carefully
- Insufficient linac modality variety. ASMIRT prefers experience across linac generations / techniques
- Missing IGRT / IMRT / VMAT-specific evidence. Modulated technique evidence is essential for current scope
- Treatment planning evidence under-stated. TPS-driven planning experience strengthens the case
Tools
- Eligibility wizard
- ANZSCO search — verify 251212 vs 251211 / 251213
- Document checklist
- Visa fee calculator
Where to verify
Next step
Want help mapping your radiation therapist profile to 251212 + MRPBA registration? Book a 30-minute free strategy call.