Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (ANZSCO 252214)
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What a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner does
Treats imbalances of energy flows through the body by assessing the whole person and using techniques and methods such as acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, massage, diet, exercise and breathing therapy. Registration or licensing is required.
- Also called
- Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Oriental Medicine Practitioner
- Specialisations
- Chinese Herbalist
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 252214
- Skill level
- 1Bachelor degree or higher
- Skilled lists
- Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)Regional Occupation List (ROL)
- Assessing authority
- CMBA
- National shortage
- No shortage
Visa options
Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.
Points-tested
- Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedVia STSOLEligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedVia STSOL and ROLEligible
- Subclass 491, family sponsoredNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Employer-sponsored
- Subclass 482 Skills in Demand, Core Skills streamVia CSOLConditions apply
See 1 condition
- The position is not provided for under an International Trade Obligation
- Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme, Direct Entry streamVia CSOLConditions apply
See 1 condition
- The position is not provided for under an International Trade Obligation
Main tasks
- assessing patients to determine the nature of the disorder, illness, problem or need by questioning, examining and observing
- developing and implementing treatment plans using applications such as acupuncture, homoeopathic and herbal medicine, and dance, drama, hypnotic and music therapies
- evaluating and documenting patients' progress through treatment plans
- providing dietary and lifestyle advice and guidelines
- prescribing natural medicines, such as herbal, mineral and animal extracts, to stimulate the body's capacity for self-healing
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 Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner do?
Treats imbalances of energy flows through the body by assessing the whole person and using techniques and methods such as acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, massage, diet, exercise and breathing therapy. Registration or licensing is required. Also called: Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Oriental Medicine Practitioner. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (ANZSCO 252214) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and Regional Occupation List (ROL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 186, 190, 482, 491 and 494 visas.
What is the ANZSCO code for Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner?
252214. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner for the Subclass 186, Subclass 190, Subclass 482, Subclass 491 and Subclass 494 visas. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.
Who assesses Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner for an Australian visa?
CMBA, the skills assessing authority listed for 252214.
Is Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner 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
- 1Department of Home Affairs, skilled occupation listimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au
- 2Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO – Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 2022, CC BY 4.0abs.gov.au
- 3Jobs and Skills Australia, Occupation Shortage List, 2025 listjobsandskills.gov.au
- 4Core Skills Occupation List instrument (F2024L01620), circumstanceslegislation.gov.au