Podiatrist (ANZSCO 252611)
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What a Podiatrist does
Prevents, diagnoses and treats disorders of the feet. Registration or licensing is required.
- Specialisations
- Podiatric Surgeon
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 252611
- Skill level
- 1Bachelor degree or higher
- Assessing authority
- PodBA
- National shortage
- Shortage
Visa options
Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.
Points-tested
- Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentVia MLTSSLEligible
- Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedVia MLTSSLEligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedVia MLTSSLEligible
- Subclass 491, family sponsoredVia MLTSSLEligible
Employer-sponsored
Main tasks
- examining patients' feet to determine the nature and extent of conditions, deformities and injuries
- examining and treating foot disabilities caused by diseases such as diabetes, peripheral vascular disorders, rheumatoid arthritis and other neuropathies
- prescribing and arranging the fabrication of footwear to correct foot abnormalities
- performing minor surgery to remove and improve abnormal conditions
- prescribing and fitting replaceable pads, palliative and functional supports and other devices for the protection and correction of foot abnormalities
- advising patients about continued treatment and foot care
- may provide rehabilitation services to the physically handicapped
- may refer patients to or have patients referred from Medical Practitioners
Shortage by state
- NationalShortage
- ACTShortage
- NSWShortage
- NTShortage
- QLDShortage
- SAShortage
- TASShortage
- VICShortage
- WAShortage
State and territory nomination
For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.
Common questions
What does a Podiatrist do?
Prevents, diagnoses and treats disorders of the feet. Registration or licensing is required. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Podiatrist on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Podiatrist (ANZSCO 252611) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 186, 189, 190, 482, 491 and 494 visas.
What is the ANZSCO code for Podiatrist?
252611. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can a Podiatrist migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Podiatrist for the Subclass 186, Subclass 189, 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 Podiatrist for an Australian visa?
PodBA, the skills assessing authority listed for 252611.
Is Podiatrist in demand in Australia?
Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "Shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.