physicist (ANZSCO 234914)
ANZSCO code 234914. On the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List in the Migration (LIN 19/051) instrument, as compiled on 28 March 2026.
- ANZSCO
- 234914
- List
- MLTSSL · Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List
- Assessing authority
- VETASSESS, ACPSEM
Skilled visas this occupation opens
The MLTSSL is the only list that works for a 189 invitation or a family-sponsored 491. An occupation on it can also be used for the 190 and the state-nominated 491.
| Visa | Occupation list fits? |
|---|---|
| 189 Skilled Independent | Yes |
| 190 Skilled Nominated | Yes |
| 491 Skilled Work Regional, state or territory nominated | Yes |
| 491 Skilled Work Regional, family sponsored | Yes |
This only answers whether the occupation is on a list that fits the route. The visa’s other requirements are on each visa page.
Source: s 8(1) of the Migration (LIN 19/051: Specification of Occupations and Relevant Assessing Authorities) Instrument 2019, Compilation No. 5, compiled 28 March 2026. Open the instrument on legislation.gov.au ↗
Assessing authority
The instrument names these bodies as relevant assessing authorities for this occupation (s 10AA):
- VETASSESS: Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services · Official site ↗ · See all occupations for VETASSESS
- ACPSEM: Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine · See all occupations for ACPSEM
Split by case (s 10AA(2)): VETASSESS for a physicist other than a medical physicist, ACPSEM for a medical physicist.
What to do next
The list is one requirement. These pages cover the rest.
- Points test calculator — Skilled visas 189, 190 and 491: add up the points and compare with the pass mark.
- Subclass 189 vs 190 vs 491: which skilled visa fits?
- State nomination for the 190 and 491: how it works
- 189 Skilled Independent visa
- 190 Skilled Nominated visa
- 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
This page follows the national list in the instrument. State and territory lists and invitation rounds are separate and change on their own, so being on this list does not mean you will be nominated or invited.
Related occupations (ANZSCO 2349)
Rule summary from fact ledger entries:
For advice on your own case, ask a registered migration agent (MARA) or an Australian legal practitioner. Rules change, so always check the official source.