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
Orthotist or Prosthetist
ANZSCO 251912
Orthotist or Prosthetist (ANZSCO 251912) 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
Orthotist or Prosthetist designs, builds, fits and repairs splints, braces, callipers, artificial limbs and related appliances to restore function or compensate for muscular and skeletal disabilities.
Typical tasks and duties
Orthotist or Prosthetist may perform the following tasks:
- assess and establish clients' needs through physical examinations and standardised tests
- assess clients' functional abilities in home, work, educational and leisure environments and recommend appropriate prosthetic/orthotic devices
- design, prescribe and fit prosthetic/orthotic devices to meet clients' needs
- provide advice to other healthcare professionals regarding patients' problems, needs, progress and any pre-surgical planning
- provide gait (walking) training and education relating to the use of prosthetic/orthotic devices
- test and adjust the prostheses or orthoses for effectiveness and client comfort
- record and report on client progress
- supervise support personnel.
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.
Learn moreDAMA availability
Occupation available in 1 DAMA region
Orthotist or Prosthetist 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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Orthotist or Prosthetist historical SkillSelect report
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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
