Cardiac Technician — Subclass 482 Pathway
Skills in Demand visa · 1-4 years (Specialist Skills, Core Skills, or Essential Skills stream)
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 482 — Skills in Demand visa
- Points test
- Not points-tested
- Sponsor
- Employer sponsor required
- Eligibility list
- MLTSSLSTSOLROLCSOL
- Base fee
- from $1,455 short-term / from $3,035 medium-term (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~1-4 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Cardiac Technician for migration purposes is handled by: VETASSESS.
Skills assessment is only required for some occupation/passport combinations — the assessing body is the same one listed for the ANZSCO code.
Cardiac Technician × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Cardiac Technician (ANZSCO 311212) qualifies for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa, giving Australian healthcare employers the ability to sponsor skilled cardiac technicians on a temporary basis without a points test requirement. Applicants must receive a formal employment offer from an approved employer sponsor operating in an eligible healthcare facility. A skills assessment is required to confirm qualifications and clinical competence in cardiac monitoring, ECG testing, and cardiac diagnostic support. English language proficiency must be demonstrated via an approved test. The Subclass 482 visa is typically granted for two to four years and does not provide permanent residency directly. Visa holders who complete three years of qualifying employment may transition to permanent residency through the Subclass 186 visa. Health and character requirements are mandatory for all applicants and accompanying family members. Employer obligations include meeting salary requirements equivalent to Australian workers in comparable positions. 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 482. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Nominated by an approved Australian sponsor
- Position pays at least the relevant Core Skills Income Threshold
- At least one year of relevant work experience in the nominated occupation
- Positive skills assessment if required for the occupation/passport combination
- Vocational English (IELTS 5.0 in each component or equivalent)
- Health and character requirements
Other visa pathways for Cardiac Technician
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 190Details →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 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.