Skilled occupation list / ANZSCO 252411

Occupational Therapist

ANZSCO 252411 (2013). On the MLTSSL and CSOL. Assessed by OTC. Lowest 189 score invited: 70 points on 15 October 2026.

Lists

MLTSSL · CSOL

189 eligible

Yes

Latest 189 points

70

Sources: Home Affairs skilled occupation list (read 12 November 2026) and SkillSelect invitation rounds.

Key facts

  • Occupational Therapist has ANZSCO code 252411 and is on the MLTSSL and CSOL, according to the Home Affairs skilled occupation list read on 12 November 2026.
  • Occupational Therapist can be used for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189).
  • In the 15 October 2026 SkillSelect round, the lowest score invited for Occupational Therapist was 70 points (tie-break date 20 November 2025).
  • The assessing authority for Occupational Therapist is OTC.
  • In Western Australia’s 14 October 2026 round, Occupational Therapist was last invited at 90 points (General stream - WASMOL Schedule 1).

Checked against Home Affairs every day. Last checked 11 November 2026.

Cite this page

AusVisaClock. “Occupational Therapist (ANZSCO 252411).” Updated 12 November 2026. https://ausvisaclock.com/occupation/occupational-therapist-252411/

The figures come from the Department of Home Affairs. You may quote them with a link to this page.

Visas for Occupational Therapist

Each visa this occupation can be used for, with the department’s latest 90% processing time.

Visa90% decided within
186 Employer Nomination24 months
189 Skilled Independent9 months
190 Skilled Nominated16 months
407 Training19 months
482 Skills in Demand9 months
485 Temporary Graduate33 days
489 Skilled Regional (closed)—
491 Skilled Work Regional30 months
494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional20 months

189 invitation history

Lowest points score invited for Occupational Therapist in each SkillSelect round we hold. All rounds.

RoundMin. pointsTie-break date
15 October 20267020 November 2025
4 June 202675—
13 November 202575—
21 August 202580—
7 November 202475—

WA state nomination

Last invited in Western Australia’s 14 October 2026 round. WA round details.

StreamResidencePointsEOI submitted
General stream - WASMOL Schedule 1WA909 September 2026
Graduate stream - Higher EducationWA909 September 2026

Occupational Therapist questions

Is Occupational Therapist on the skilled occupation list?

Yes. Occupational Therapist (ANZSCO 252411) is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This is the department’s list as read on 12 November 2026.

Can Occupational Therapist apply for the 189 visa?

Yes, Occupational Therapist is on the MLTSSL, so it can be used for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189). In the 15 October 2026 round the lowest score invited was 70 points, with a tie-break date of 20 November 2025.

Who assesses Occupational Therapist?

The assessing authority for Occupational Therapist is OTC. You need a positive skills assessment from it before you lodge an EOI for a points-tested visa.