Resident Medical Officer – ANZSCO 253112

Resident Medical Officer (ANZSCO 253112) is a skill level 1 occupation assessed by Medical Board of Australia (via Ahpra) for Australian skilled migration. It is on the STSOL, CSOL lists and can be used for subclass 190, subclass 491, subclass 482, subclass 186, subclass 494, subclass 407. 7 of 8 states and territories currently nominate it.

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Quick facts

ANZSCO code: 253112
Skill level: 1 – Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Assessing authority: MedBA
Occupation lists: STSOL, CSOL
English test for skills assessment: Required
ANZSCO unit group: 2531 General Practitioners and Resident Medical Officers

Resident Medical Officer job description and duties

Diagnoses, treats and prevents human physical and mental disorders and injuries under the supervision of medical specialists or senior general practitioners. Registration or licensing is required.

Specialisations: Medical Intern

Tasks include

Conducting examinations and questioning patients to determine the nature of disorders and illnesses, and recording patients' medical information
Ordering laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures, and interpreting findings to assist in diagnosis
Providing overall care for patients, and prescribing and administering treatments, medications and other remedial measures
Monitoring patients' progress and response to treatment
Advising on diet, exercise and other habits which aid prevention and treatment of disease and disorders
Referring patients to, and exchanging medical information with, specialist Medical Practitioners
Reporting births, deaths and notifiable diseases to government authorities
Arranging the admission of patients to hospitals

Education and skill level

Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification and at least one year of hospital-based training (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). Registration or licensing is required.

What the assessing authority expects: Primary medical qualification and registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

Visa options for Resident Medical Officer

Eligible means the occupation is on a list the visa accepts. You still need to meet every other requirement.

Subclass 189 Skilled Independent: Not eligible (via MLTSSL)
Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated: Eligible (via MLTSSL / STSOL)
Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional – State/Territory nominated: Eligible (via MLTSSL / STSOL / ROL)
Subclass 491F Skilled Work Regional – Family sponsored: Not eligible (via MLTSSL)
Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate – Post-Vocational Education Work: Not eligible (via MLTSSL)
Subclass 482 Skills in Demand – Core Skills stream: Eligible (via CSOL)
Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme – Direct Entry: Eligible (via CSOL)
Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional – Employer sponsored: Eligible (via MLTSSL / STSOL / ROL)
Subclass 407 Training visa: Eligible (via MLTSSL / STSOL / ROL)

State and territory nomination for Resident Medical Officer

7 of 8 states and territories currently list this occupation: New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, Australian Capital Territory. Onshore means already living in that state; offshore means living outside Australia.

New South Wales: 190 Yes, 491 Closed 26–27, onshore NSW residents, offshore Yes. NSW Skills List — unit group 2531.
Victoria: 190 Yes, 491 Not yet open, onshore VIC residents, offshore Yes. All 190-eligible occupations (no state list).
Queensland: 190 Yes, 491 Yes, onshore QLD residents, offshore No. Onshore list: 190 & 491.
South Australia: 190 Yes, 491 Yes, onshore SA residents, offshore Yes. SA Graduates: 190 & 491; Skilled Employment in SA: 190 & 491; Outer Regional Skilled Employment: 190 & 491; Offshore: 190 & 491.
Western Australia: 190 Yes, 491 Yes, onshore WA & interstate, offshore Yes. General – WASMOL Schedule 1: 190 & 491; Graduate stream (WA study): 190 & 491; Priority WA industry sector.
Tasmania: 190 Yes, 491 Yes, onshore TAS residents, offshore 190 with job offer. Living in Tasmania: Skilled Employment, Graduate or Established Resident pathways; Overseas: 190 only with a Tasmanian health or education job offer; Overseas 491 (OSOP) closed for 2026–27.
Australian Capital Territory: 190 Yes, 491 Yes, onshore Canberra residents, offshore Yes. ACT Nominated Migration Program Occupation List.
Northern Territory: 190 Closed, 491 By exception, onshore NT grads/residents only, offshore No. 491 onshore only, by exception for NT Graduate or Resident applicants with urgent visa or age deadlines.

Based on each state's official 2026–27 lists and program pages. Being listed does not guarantee an invitation.

Skills assessment for Resident Medical Officer

For doctors, the migration skills assessment is your medical registration. You need registration (or confirmed eligibility) with the Medical Board of Australia through one of the international medical graduate pathways.

The process

Pick your pathway: Expedited specialist, competent authority, specialist or standard (AMC exams).
Primary source verification: Credentials verified through EPIC/AMC.
Pathway assessment: College assessment, AMC exams or competent authority checks.
Apply for registration: Through Ahpra with a supervised position where required.
Registration: Your registration is used for the visa.

What you need for this occupation

Competent authority pathway: qualification and training from an approved country, then supervised practice in Australia.
Specialist pathway: overseas specialist qualification assessed by the relevant specialist college.
Standard pathway: primary medical degree, AMC MCQ and clinical exams, then supervised practice.

Documents checklist

Primary medical degree and internship evidence
EPIC/AMC verification
Specialist qualifications (if applicable)
English test results meeting the Board's standard
Certificates of good standing

Key facts

Who decides: Medical Board of Australia / Ahpra
Key bodies: AMC, specialist medical colleges
Validity for visas: Home Affairs generally accepts an assessment for 3 years unless the letter says otherwise

English language requirement

For the MedBA skills assessment

English test required. You must meet the Ahpra/National Board English language skills registration standard (or be exempt, e.g. by studying in a recognised English-speaking country). Scores below apply to tests taken on or after 23 April 2026, from one sitting or two sittings within 12 months; results are generally valid for 2 years.

IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall; Listening 7.0, Reading 7.0, Writing 6.5, Speaking 7.0
PTE Academic: 63 overall; Listening 58, Reading 59, Writing 60, Speaking 76
OET: Listening 350, Reading 360, Writing 350, Speaking 360
TOEFL iBT: 91 overall; Listening 22, Reading 22, Writing 23, Speaking 24

Online or at-home test versions are not accepted.
Nurses and midwives: check the NMBA version of the standard, which has its own pathways.

For the visa (189, 190 and 491)

Separately, the visa needs at least Competent English. Minimum scores for tests taken on or after 7 August 2025:

IELTS (Academic or General): Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0, Speaking 6.0
PTE Academic: Listening 47, Reading 48, Writing 51, Speaking 54
TOEFL iBT: Listening 16, Reading 16, Writing 19, Speaking 19
OET: Listening 290, Reading 310, Writing 290, Speaking 330

Proficient English adds 10 points and Superior English adds 20 points in the points test.

Related occupations in unit group 2531

General Practitioner (253111)

Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Resident Medical Officer?

The ANZSCO code for Resident Medical Officer is 253112. It is a skill level 1 occupation.

Who assesses Resident Medical Officer for Australian migration?

Resident Medical Officer is assessed by Medical Board of Australia (via Ahpra). You need a positive skills assessment before you can apply for most skilled visas.

Which Australian visas can a Resident Medical Officer apply for?

Resident Medical Officer is on the STSOL, CSOL lists, so it can be used for: 190 Skilled Nominated; 491 Skilled Work Regional – State/Territory nominated; 482 Skills in Demand – Core Skills stream; 186 Employer Nomination Scheme – Direct Entry; 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional – Employer sponsored; 407 Training visa. You must still meet every other visa requirement.

Which states nominate Resident Medical Officer?

7 of 8 states and territories currently list Resident Medical Officer: New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, Australian Capital Territory. Each state has extra criteria such as residence, employment and points.

Do I need an English test for the Resident Medical Officer skills assessment?

Yes. You must meet the Ahpra/National Board English language skills registration standard (or be exempt, e.g. by studying in a recognised English-speaking country). Scores below apply to tests taken on or after 23 April 2026, from one sitting or two sittings within 12 months; results are generally valid for 2 years.

Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics ANZSCO 2022 (CC BY 4.0), Department of Home Affairs skilled occupation lists, MedBA and state and territory nomination pages. Checked November 2026. General information only, not migration advice. Search all ANZSCO occupations.