Cardiac Technician — Subclass 491 Pathway
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa · 5 years provisional → PR pathway via Subclass 191
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 491 — Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
- Points test
- Yes — points-tested via SkillSelect
- Sponsor
- State nomination or eligible family sponsor
- Eligibility list
- MLTSSLSTSOLROLCSOL
- Base fee
- from $4,640 (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~8-15 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 491 — pathway overview
Cardiac Technician (ANZSCO 311212) qualifies for the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa through the Regional Occupation List (ROL). This points-tested visa is designed to direct skilled healthcare workers toward regional areas of Australia where cardiac technology expertise is in demand. Sponsorship from an eligible state or territory government is a mandatory requirement. Applicants must submit an Expression of Interest through SkillSelect and receive a nomination to be eligible to apply. State nomination contributes 15 additional points. A skills assessment confirming cardiac technology qualifications and clinical experience must also be obtained. Applicants must score at least 65 points under the points test and meet English language requirements, age conditions, and health and character standards. Visa holders are required to live and work in a designated regional area for a minimum of three years. This regional commitment unlocks eligibility for the permanent Subclass 191 visa pathway. 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 491. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Under 45 years of age at invitation
- Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
- Positive skills assessment in a nominated occupation
- State/territory nomination OR eligible regional family sponsor
- Live, work, and study only in a designated regional area
- 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.
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 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.