Skilled occupation list / ANZSCO 311214

Operating Theatre Technician

ANZSCO 311214 (2022). On the ROL. Assessed by VETASSESS.

Lists

ROL

189 eligible

Latest 189 points

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

Key facts

Operating Theatre Technician has ANZSCO code 311214 and is on the ROL, according to the Home Affairs skilled occupation list read on 12 November 2026.
Operating Theatre Technician is not on the MLTSSL, so it cannot be used for the subclass 189 visa.
The assessing authority for Operating Theatre Technician is VETASSESS.

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

Cite this page

AusVisaClock. “Operating Theatre Technician (ANZSCO 311214).” Updated 12 November 2026. https://ausvisaclock.com/occupation/operating-theatre-technician-311214/

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

Visas for Operating Theatre Technician

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

Visa	90% decided within
407 Training	19 months
489 Skilled Regional (closed)	—
491 Skilled Work Regional	30 months
494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional	20 months

Operating Theatre Technician questions

Is Operating Theatre Technician on the skilled occupation list?

Yes. Operating Theatre Technician (ANZSCO 311214) is on the Regional Occupation List (ROL). This is the department’s list as read on 12 November 2026.

Can Operating Theatre Technician apply for the 189 visa?

No. Only MLTSSL occupations can be used for the 189. Operating Theatre Technician can be used for: 407 (Training), 489 (Skilled Regional (closed)), 491 (Skilled Work Regional), 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional).

Who assesses Operating Theatre Technician?

The assessing authority for Operating Theatre Technician is VETASSESS. You need a positive skills assessment from it before you lodge an EOI for a points-tested visa.