Respiratory 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 Respiratory 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.
Respiratory Technician × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Respiratory Technician (ANZSCO 311217) qualifies for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa, enabling approved Australian healthcare employers to sponsor qualified respiratory technicians on a temporary basis without a points test. Applicants need a genuine offer from an approved employer sponsor and must obtain a positive skills assessment confirming expertise in respiratory function testing, pulmonary diagnostics, and related clinical support activities. English language proficiency must be demonstrated through an approved assessment tool. The Subclass 482 is typically valid for two to four years and does not confer permanent residency directly. Eligible applicants who complete three years of qualifying employment under Subclass 482 may apply for permanent residency through the Subclass 186 pathway. Health and character requirements apply. Employer obligations include maintaining salary at market rates for equivalent local workers in similar roles. 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 Respiratory Technician
State nominations for Respiratory Technician
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.