Cardiac Technician — Subclass 186 Pathway
Employer Nomination Scheme visa · Permanent
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 186 — Employer Nomination Scheme visa
- Points test
- Not points-tested
- Sponsor
- Employer sponsor required
- Eligibility list
- MLTSSLSTSOLROLCSOL
- Base fee
- from $4,770 (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~6-15 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Cardiac Technician for migration purposes is handled by: VETASSESS.
Each occupation has a single designated assessing authority — refer to the occupation page for the body that assesses it.
Cardiac Technician × Subclass 186 — pathway overview
Cardiac Technician (ANZSCO 311212) is eligible for the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa, enabling Australian hospitals and cardiac care providers to sponsor qualified cardiac technicians for permanent employment. This occupation appears on the Regional Occupation List (ROL), supporting targeted healthcare recruitment. The Subclass 186 is not points-tested and requires an approved employer nomination. The sponsoring employer must carry out labour market testing to demonstrate the position cannot be filled locally. A positive skills assessment is mandatory and is typically conducted by a relevant health sciences assessing authority, confirming the applicant's competencies in cardiac monitoring, electrocardiography, and related clinical procedures. Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency and meet health and character requirements. Salary conditions must align with equivalent Australian workers in comparable roles. On grant, permanent residency is awarded, allowing Cardiac Technicians and their families to live and work in Australia indefinitely. This pathway is particularly accessible for experienced cardiac health professionals employed by regional healthcare networks. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Key requirements
High-level criteria for Subclass 186. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Under 45 years of age at application (with limited exemptions)
- Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
- Nominated by an approved Australian employer
- Positive skills assessment in the nominated occupation (Direct Entry stream)
- At least three years of relevant work experience (Direct Entry stream)
- Health and character requirements
Other visa pathways for Cardiac Technician
- 190Details →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Details →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations for Cardiac Technician
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.