This is a working migration guide for Radiation Oncologists under ANZSCO 253918 in 2026. Specialist medical practice — RANZCR Faculty of Radiation Oncology Specialist Pathway + Medical Board registration.
For costs and timelines see the 253918 cost & timeline case study. For RANZCR FRO, see the skills assessment guide.
What 253918 covers
ANZSCO 253918 covers radiation oncology consultant practice:
- Tumour-stream radiotherapy (breast, lung, GI, GU, gynae, head and neck, sarcoma, paediatric)
- IMRT / VMAT / IGRT planning
- Stereotactic radiotherapy (SRS / SBRT)
- Brachytherapy
- Proton therapy (where available)
- Multi-modality cancer care (with medical oncology)
- Palliative radiotherapy
- Clinical trials radiotherapy
Visas open to 253918
| 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 | ✅ | Cancer centre / hospital sponsors |
| 494 Regional employer-sponsored | ✅ | Regional cancer services |
| 482 Core Skills | ✅ | 4-year stream |
See Subclass 189, 190, 491, 186, 494, and 482.
RANZCR FRO Specialist Pathway
Standard pathway:
- Application + qualifications + experience review (6-12 months)
- Outcome: Substantially Comparable / Partially Comparable / Not Comparable
- Medical Board Specialist Registration with radiation oncology endorsement
- 12 months supervised practice (Substantially Comparable)
- FRANZCR (Radiation Oncology) Fellowship granted
Expected evidence:
- Primary medical degree (MBBS / MD / equivalent)
- Radiation Oncology Fellowship (FRCR Clinical Oncology UK, FRCPC Radiation Oncology, ABR US)
- Origin-side specialist registration
- Clinical experience evidence
- Continuing professional development records
- English language test (typically OET B grade)
RANZCR Specialist Pathway fees: ~AUD 5,000-12,000.
Sponsors that hire 253918
- GenesisCare — largest single private cancer care provider; substantial international hire pipeline
- Icon Group — major private cancer centre operator
- Tertiary cancer centres — Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Melbourne), Royal North Shore Cancer Centre, Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre, Royal Brisbane Cancer Care, RAH, SCGH (WA)
- Public hospital networks — all state DoHs employ radiation oncologists
- Regional cancer centres — substantial 491 / 494 sponsorship
Common mistakes
- Confusing with medical oncology. 253314 = medical oncologist (RACP). 253918 = radiation oncologist (RANZCR FRO).
- Confusing with diagnostic radiology. 253917 = radiologist (RANZCR Faculty of Clinical Radiology). Different faculties.
- English test too old. OET / IELTS validity ~2-3 years
- Tumour-stream depth missing. Document tumour-stream specialist interests
Tools
- Eligibility wizard
- ANZSCO search — verify 253918 vs 253314 / 253917
- Document checklist
- Visa fee calculator
Where to verify
- RANZCR Faculty of Radiation Oncology
- Medical Board of Australia
- Royal College of Radiologists (UK) — origin reference
Next step
Want help mapping your radiation oncology profile to RANZCR FRO + Medical Board? Book a 30-minute free strategy call.
Radiation Oncologist
ANZSCO 253918
AHPRA
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