Skills in Demand visa subclass 482
A temporary employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an approved DAMA employer and applicable labour agreement arrangements.
Learn moreBiomedical Engineer – ANZSCO 233913
DAMA OCCUPATION OVERVIEW
Biomedical Engineer
ANZSCO 233913
Biomedical Engineer (ANZSCO 233913) is available under selected DAMA arrangements. Participating regions, occupation conditions, concessions and employer-sponsored visa pathways may vary between DAMAs. Review the current regions and requirements below.
Occupation guide
Occupation details and duties
Biomedical Engineer applies knowledge and methodology of physics, engineering, mathematics, computing, physical chemistry and materials science to problems in biology and the treatment and prevention of human disease. Registration or licensing may be required.
Typical tasks and duties
Biomedical Engineer may perform the following tasks:
- design new medical monitoring, diagnostic and therapeutic equipment
- set up and maintain medical equipment
- specify equipment for particular purposes
- test the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of equipment
- plan data processing services and the development of associated computing programmes
- analyse new medical procedures to forecast likely outcomes
- participate in medical or scientific procedures where biomedical skills are needed
- design and deliver technology to assist people with disability
- analyse and design prosthetic and orthotic devices
- measure and monitor physiological systems
- diagnose and interpret bioelectric data using signal processing techniques
- provide computer analysis of patient-related data.
Employer-sponsored pathways
Possible DAMA pathways
Availability depends on the relevant DAMA agreement, occupation conditions, concessions, employer endorsement, nomination requirements and the applicant’s circumstances.
Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186
A permanent employer-sponsored pathway that may be available where the relevant DAMA agreement and nomination requirements permit it.
Learn moreSkilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa subclass 494
A provisional regional employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an endorsed employer in a participating DAMA region.
Learn moreDAMA availability
Occupation available in 1 DAMA region
Biomedical Engineer is recorded as available in the DAMA regions listed below. Open a region card to review the relevant regional DAMA information.
Important notes
- Inclusion on a DAMA occupation list does not guarantee employer sponsorship, endorsement, nomination or visa eligibility.
- Occupation conditions, concessions and visa pathways vary between DAMAs and may change over time.
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We can review the relevant DAMA agreement, occupation conditions, employer sponsorship and visa requirements.
Reviewed by Principal Migration Consultant
Reviewed by Mohammad Reza Azimi
This occupation page has been reviewed for migration context by Shada Migration Services. Mohammad has assisted clients with Australian migration matters since 2009 and holds a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from the Australian National University.
Last reviewed: July 2026
