Skills in Demand visa subclass 482
A temporary employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an approved DAMA employer and applicable labour agreement arrangements.
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DAMA OCCUPATION OVERVIEW
Medical Practitioners NEC
ANZSCO 253999
Medical Practitioners NEC (ANZSCO 253999) is available under selected DAMA arrangements. Participating regions, occupation conditions, concessions and employer-sponsored visa pathways may vary between DAMAs. Review the current regions and requirements below.
Occupation guide
Occupation details and duties
This occupation group covers Medical Practitioners not elsewhere classified. Occupations in this group include: Nuclear Medicine Specialist, Sports Physician.
Typical tasks and duties
Medical Practitioners NEC may perform the following tasks:
- examining patients to establish the nature of their complaints, and performing and ordering tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures
- determining diagnosis based on examination and results of tests
- selecting and administering appropriate treatments and therapies, and advising patients of further treatment options and preventative and therapeutic measures
- prescribing, administering, preparing and dispensing medication and prosthetic and corrective devices
- monitoring patients' progress and response to treatment
- recording patients' illnesses, treatment given and patients' responses and progress
- advising on diet, exercise and other measures to prevent and aid treatment of diseases and disorders
Employer-sponsored pathways
Possible DAMA pathways
Availability depends on the relevant DAMA agreement, occupation conditions, concessions, employer endorsement, nomination requirements and the applicant’s circumstances.
Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186
A permanent employer-sponsored pathway that may be available where the relevant DAMA agreement and nomination requirements permit it.
Learn moreSkilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa subclass 494
A provisional regional employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an endorsed employer in a participating DAMA region.
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Occupation available in 3 DAMA regions
Medical Practitioners NEC is recorded as available in the DAMA regions listed below. Open a region card to review the relevant regional DAMA information.
Important notes
- Inclusion on a DAMA occupation list does not guarantee employer sponsorship, endorsement, nomination or visa eligibility.
- Occupation conditions, concessions and visa pathways vary between DAMAs and may change over time.
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Medical Practitioners NEC historical SkillSelect report
The current PointsView report includes historical SkillSelect data through June 2026 for ANZSCO 253999.
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Historical information does not predict invitations, visa outcomes or migration eligibility.
Reviewed by Principal Migration Consultant
Reviewed by Mohammad Reza Azimi
This occupation page has been reviewed for migration context by Shada Migration Services. Mohammad has assisted clients with Australian migration matters since 2009 and holds a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from the Australian National University.
Last reviewed: July 2026
