What is Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine?
The Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine (ANZSNM) is the peak professional organisation for nuclear medicine professionals across Australia and New Zealand. ANZSNM operates as a skilled assessment authority within Australia's migration framework, assessing overseas qualifications and experience for Nuclear Medicine Technologists seeking to work in Australia.
ANZSNM conducts comprehensive skills assessments for overseas-trained practitioners, evaluating their theoretical knowledge, practical competency, and professional experience against Australian standards for nuclear medicine technology practice. The assessment confirms whether overseas qualifications are equivalent to Australian qualifications and whether the applicant has sufficient clinical experience to practise safely and competently in nuclear medicine departments across Australia.
This assessment is recognised by the Department of Home Affairs for skilled migration pathways including the Skilled Independent visa (189), Skilled Nominated visa (190), and Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (491). The assessment is also accepted for Temporary Skill Shortage (482) and Employer Nomination Scheme (186) visas for employers requiring nuclear medicine technologists in shortage areas.
Which visas require an ANZSNM skills assessment?
ANZSNM assessments are required for skilled visa applications for Nuclear Medicine Technologists. The assessment supports both permanent and temporary migration pathways where nuclear medicine professionals are in demand.
A positive ANZSNM assessment confirms that your overseas qualifications and professional experience meet Australian standards for nuclear medicine practice. This assessment is mandatory for skilled visa applications and is used to verify your occupational credentials for points calculations and employer sponsorship requirements.
How ANZSNM assessment works
The ANZSNM assessment process involves a thorough review of your educational qualifications, professional experience, and clinical competency. The entire process typically takes 8–12 weeks from application submission to outcome notification.
- Submit your completed application online via the ANZSNM portal with all required supporting documents and payment
- ANZSNM verifies that your degree or diploma was issued by a recognised educational institution and reviews your academic qualifications
- Your professional experience is assessed against Australian standards for nuclear medicine technology practice, including scope of practice and clinical hours
- ANZSNM reviews employment reference letters and verifies your work history and responsibilities in nuclear medicine departments
- Your application is benchmarked against the standard expected of an Australian-qualified Nuclear Medicine Technologist with equivalent experience
- ANZSNM may request additional documentation, clarification, or references if needed to complete the assessment
- ANZSNM issues a skills assessment outcome letter which is automatically reported to the Department of Home Affairs for visa purposes
Assessment pathways
ANZSNM offers a single streamlined assessment pathway for overseas-trained nuclear medicine professionals. The assessment evaluates both formal qualifications and demonstrated professional experience in clinical nuclear medicine practice.
For overseas-trained Nuclear Medicine Technologists with a recognised diploma or degree in nuclear medicine, medical imaging, or radiological science. ANZSNM evaluates your formal qualification against Australian standards (typically requiring 3-year minimum qualification) and assesses your professional experience in clinical nuclear medicine. Minimum 2–3 years professional experience generally required. Processing time: 8–12 weeks.
Documents required
Documents required vary by pathway but typically include:
- Certified copy of your degree or diploma in nuclear medicine or medical imaging technology (certified by notary or official authority in country of origin)
- Official certified transcript of academic results and grades from your educational institution
- Evidence of professional registration or licensure in your country of origin (registration certificate, licence card, or confirmation letter)
- Detailed employment reference letters from your current and previous nuclear medicine employers (on company letterhead, signed, dated, and with contact details)
- Comprehensive curriculum vitae detailing employment history, roles, responsibilities, and nuclear medicine procedures performed
- Documentation of clinical experience and case numbers worked (case logs, departmental rosters, or employer confirmation letter of hours and procedures)
- Evidence of continuing professional development, specialist training, or additional qualifications in nuclear medicine
- English language test results (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or approved equivalent) if your degree was not obtained in an English-speaking country
- Certified copy of your passport or national identity document
- Statutory declaration confirming accuracy of all information and documents provided
All documents must be certified copies prepared by a notary public, government official, or court. If your documents are in a language other than English, you must provide certified English translations prepared by an accredited professional translator recognised by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).
ANZSNM assessment fees
| Application type | Fee (AUD, approx.) |
|---|---|
| Standard Skills Assessment | AUD 450 |
| Reassessment (within 12 months of previous assessment) | AUD 300 |
| Review of Assessment Outcome (within 28 days) | AUD 250 |
| Additional Documentation Review | AUD 100 |
| Duplicate Outcome Letter (after assessment completed) | AUD 50 |
Assessment outcomes
ANZSNM issues one of three outcomes:
A positive ANZSNM assessment outcome confirms that your overseas qualifications and professional experience meet Australian standards for Nuclear Medicine Technologist practice. The assessment is valid for 3 years and can be used for all skilled visa applications (189, 190, 491, 482, 186). You can proceed with visa applications or directly approach employers who require ANZSNM assessment confirmation.
If your assessment is unsuccessful, ANZSNM provides written feedback explaining which areas of your qualifications or experience do not meet Australian standards. You may request a formal review within 28 days (with additional fee) or apply for reassessment after gaining further professional experience, completing additional training, or addressing identified deficiencies. You also have appeal rights under the skilled migration framework.
You can request a formal review of your assessment within 28 days of receiving the outcome letter. The review considers any new information, additional references, or additional experience you provide. A full reassessment is also available if you gain significant additional professional experience or complete further recognised qualifications.
Occupations assessed by ANZSNM
ANZSNM is the nominated assessing authority for the following ANZSCO occupations. Click any occupation to see full visa pathway details.
| ANZSCO | Occupation | List |
|---|---|---|
| 251311 | Nuclear Medicine Technologist | MLTSSL |
| 251312 | Medical Imaging Technologist (Radiography) | MLTSSL |
| 251399 | Medical Imaging Technologist (Other) | MLTSSL |