Radio Presenter (ANZSCO 212113)

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    What a Radio Presenter does

    Prepares and presents news, sports or other information, conducts interviews, and introduces music, performances and special events on radio. This occupation requires high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications and experience.

    Also called
    Radio Announcer
    Specialisations
    Disc Jockey (Radio), Talkback Host, Tourism Radio Presenter

    Key facts

    ANZSCO code
    212113
    Skill level
    1Bachelor degree or higher
    Visas that list it
    494
    Assessing authority
    VETASSESS
    National shortage
    No shortage

    Visa options

    Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.

    Points-tested

    Employer-sponsored

    Main tasks

    • managing artistic and media productions to meet quality, cost, and timing specifications
    • formulating and developing organisations' artistic policies and selecting and planning organisations' artistic programs
    • hiring and managing artistic staff
    • controlling the use of media production facilities such as studios and editing equipment, stage and film equipment and rehearsal time
    • directing the formulation of media production strategies, policies and plans
    • introducing programs, music, entertainment items, guests and celebrities
    • preparing and reading news bulletins, making special announcements and providing commentary for sports and other events
    • presenting opinions on sports, politics, and social and economic matters
    • researching, investigating and compiling stories and programs

    Shortage by state

    • NationalNo shortage
    • ACTNo shortage
    • NSWNo shortage
    • NTNo shortage
    • QLDNo shortage
    • SANo shortage
    • TASNo shortage
    • VICNo shortage
    • WANo shortage

    State and territory nomination

    For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.

    Common questions

    What does a Radio Presenter do?

    Prepares and presents news, sports or other information, conducts interviews, and introduces music, performances and special events on radio. This occupation requires high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications and experience. Also called: Radio Announcer. (ABS ANZSCO description.)

    Is Radio Presenter on the skilled occupation list?

    Yes. Radio Presenter (ANZSCO 212113) is on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 494 visa.

    What is the ANZSCO code for Radio Presenter?

    212113. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.

    How can a Radio Presenter migrate to Australia?

    The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Radio Presenter for the Subclass 494 visa. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.

    Who assesses Radio Presenter for an Australian visa?

    VETASSESS, the skills assessing authority listed for 212113.

    Is Radio Presenter in demand in Australia?

    Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "No shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.

    Sources

    1. 1Department of Home Affairs, skilled occupation listimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au
    2. 2Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO – Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 2022, CC BY 4.0abs.gov.au
    3. 3Jobs and Skills Australia, Occupation Shortage List, 2025 listjobsandskills.gov.au