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Find your occupation in the Northern Territory
The Northern Territory offers skilled nomination pathways under subclass 190 and subclass 491. Occupation eligibility depends on the current government list, the nominated stream and your individual circumstances.
190Skilled Nominated visa
491Skilled Work Regional visa
Important: occupation data verification
The table below retains the occupations supplied in the existing page. It has not been certified against a complete 2026–27 government dataset. Confirm the current list and any occupation-specific restrictions before making an application.
Check NT nomination requirementsEligibility overview
Applicants generally need to meet the federal skilled visa requirements and the relevant Northern Territory nomination criteria.
AgeGenerally under 45 at invitation
Skills assessmentValid positive assessment for the nominated occupation
EnglishAt least competent English, unless higher requirements apply
PointsAt least 65 points for points-tested skilled visas
What is the Eligibility criteria for Northern Territory?
To qualify for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491) visa , Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa in Australia, both you and your family members must satisfy the minimum prerequisites established by the Department of Home Affairs. Presented below is a summary of the essential criteria:
- Age: You must be below 45 years of age at the time of nomination.
- Skills Assessment: A comprehensive skills assessment from a pertinent Australian assessing authority for your nominated occupation is imperative. This evaluation serves to verify your possession of the requisite skills and experience requisite for the designated occupation.
- English Language Proficiency: The minimum English language competency requirement applies, unless otherwise stipulated by the assessing or licensing/registration body or as indicated in the Northern Territory (NT) Migration Occupation List. Generally, competency entails achieving at least an IELTS score of 6.0 in each band.
- Points Test: You must fulfill the skilled migration points test with a score of 65 or above.
Furthermore, you must also satisfy the specific criteria specified by the Northern Territory (NT) Government.
Northern Territory offshore occupation list
Use the table search to find an occupation name or ANZSCO code. Entries are from the supplied reference table and have not been independently verified against the latest government list.
| ANZSCO | Occupation |
|---|---|
| 233911 | Aeronautical Engineer |
| 141999 | Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec |
| 231111 | Aeroplane Pilot |
| 334112 | Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber |
| 342111 | Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic |
| 323111 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) |
| 323112 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) |
| 121111 | Aquaculture Farmer |
| 312111 | Architectural Draftsperson |
| 252711 | Audiologist |
| 321111 | Audiologist |
| 351111 | Baker |
| 121312 | Beef Cattle Farmer |
| 233913 | Biomedical Engineer |
| 331111 | Bricklayer |
| 312999 | Building and Engineering Technicians nec |
| 342311 | Business Machine Mechanic |
| 141111 | Cafe or Restaurant Manager |
| 331212 | Carpenter |
| 331211 | Carpenter and Joiner |
| 351311 | Chef |
| 134111 | Child Care Centre Manager |
| 252111 | Chiropractor |
| 233211 | Civil Engineer |
| 312211 | Civil Engineering Draftsperson |
| 312212 | Civil Engineering Technician |
| 272311 | Clinical Psychologist |
| 411711 | Community Worker |
| 263111 | Computer Network and Systems Engineer |
| 149311 | Conference and Event Organiser |
| 312114 | Construction Estimator |
| 133111 | Construction Project Manager |
| 511111 | Contract Administrator |
| 351411 | Cook |
| 272199 | Counsellors nec |
| 149212 | Customer Service Manager |
| 262111 | Database Administrator |
| 411214 | Dental Therapist |
| 252312 | Dentist |
| 261312 | Developer Programmer |
| 253917 | Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist |
| 321212 | Diesel Motor Mechanic |
| 251111 | Dietitian |
| 411712 | Disabilities Services Officer |
| 272112 | Drug and Alcohol Counsellor |
| 241111 | Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher |
| 134499 | Education Managers nec |
| 272312 | Educational Psychologist |
| 233311 | Electrical Engineer |
| 341111 | Electrician (General) |
| 341112 | Electrician (Special Class) |
| 342313 | Electronic Equipment Trades Worker |
| 253912 | Emergency Medicine Specialist |
| 133211 | Engineering Manager |
| 411411 | Enrolled Nurse |
| 234915 | Exercise Physiologist |
| 221213 | External Auditor |
| 411713 | Family Support Worker |
| 132211 | Finance Manager |
| 323211 | Fitter (General) |
| 323212 | Fitter and Turner |
| 323213 | Fitter-Welder |
| 332111 | Floor Finisher |
| 362211 | Gardener (General) |
| 253111 | General Practitioner |
| 234411 | Geologist |
| 233212 | Geotechnical Engineer |
| 333111 | Glazier |
| 391111 | Hairdresser |
| 134299 | Health and Welfare Services Managers nec |
| 251999 | Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec |
| 251911 | Health Promotion Officer |
| 231114 | Helicopter Pilot |
| 251511 | Hospital Pharmacist |
| 141311 | Hotel or Motel Manager |
| 223111 | Human Resource Adviser |
| 132311 | Human Resource Manager |
| 261111 | ICT Business Analyst |
| 313112 | ICT Customer Support Officer |
| 135112 | ICT Project Manager |
| 263212 | ICT Support Engineer |
| 233511 | Industrial Engineer |
| 224999 | Information and Organisation Professionals nec |
| 271299 | Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec |
| 232112 | Landscape Architect |
| 362213 | Landscape Gardener |
| 221112 | Management Accountant |
| 225113 | Marketing Specialist |
| 411611 | Massage Therapist |
| 233512 | Mechanical Engineer |
| 312511 | Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson |
| 312512 | Mechanical Engineering Technician |
| 134211 | Medical Administrator / Medical Superintendent |
| 251211 | Medical Diagnostic Radiographer |
| 234611 | Medical Laboratory Scientist |
| 253999 | Medical Practitioners nec |
| 322311 | Metal Fabricator |
| 241311 | Middle School Teacher / Intermediate School Teacher |
| 254111 | Midwife |
| 233611 | Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) |
| 321211 | Motor Mechanic (General) |
| 321213 | Motorcycle Mechanic |
| 263112 | Network Administrator |
| 254211 | Nurse Educator |
| 254311 | Nurse Manager |
| 254411 | Nurse Practitioner |
| 254212 | Nurse Researcher |
| 134212 | Nursing Clinical Director |
| 251312 | Occupational Health and Safety Adviser |
| 252411 | Occupational Therapist |
| 251411 | Optometrist |
| 253514 | Orthopaedic Surgeon |
| 253321 | Paediatrician |
| 324111 | Panelbeater |
| 351112 | Pastrycook |
| 253915 | Pathologist |
| 311215 | Pharmacy Technician |
| 252511 | Physiotherapist |
| 334111 | Plumber (General) |
| 252611 | Podiatrist |
| 224412 | Policy Analyst |
| 132411 | Policy and Planning Manager |
| 399213 | Power Generation Plant Operator |
| 241213 | Primary School Teacher |
| 133512 | Production Manager (Manufacturing) |
| 133513 | Production Manager (Mining) |
| 233513 | Production or Plant Engineer |
| 511112 | Program or Project Administrator |
| 133112 | Project Builder |
| 612112 | Property Manager |
| 253411 | Psychiatrist |
| 272399 | Psychologists nec |
| 225311 | Public Relations Professional |
| 223112 | Recruitment Consultant |
| 254412 | Registered Nurse (Aged Care) |
| 254413 | Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) |
| 254414 | Registered Nurse (Community Health) |
| 254415 | Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) |
| 254416 | Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) |
| 254417 | Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) |
| 254421 | Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) |
| 254418 | Registered Nurse (Medical) |
| 254422 | Registered Nurse (Mental Health) |
| 254425 | Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) |
| 254423 | Registered Nurse (Perioperative) |
| 254424 | Registered Nurse (Surgical) |
| 254499 | Registered Nurses nec |
| 253112 | Resident Medical Officer |
| 411715 | Residential Care Officer |
| 251513 | Retail Pharmacist |
| 333311 | Roof Tiler |
| 134311 | School Principal |
| 241411 | Secondary School Teacher |
| 231213 | Ship's Master |
| 321214 | Small Engine Mechanic |
| 272499 | Social Professionals nec |
| 272511 | Social Worker |
| 271311 | Solicitor |
| 251214 | Sonographer |
| 241599 | Special Education Teachers nec |
| 241511 | Special Needs Teacher |
| 139999 | Specialist Managers nec |
| 253311 | Specialist Physician (General Medicine) |
| 252712 | Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist |
| 233214 | Structural Engineer |
| 272115 | Student Counsellor |
| 133611 | Supply and Distribution Manager |
| 312116 | Surveying or Spatial Science Technician |
| 232212 | Surveyor |
| 262113 | Systems Administrator |
| 261112 | Systems Analyst |
| 242111 | University Lecturer |
| 121221 | Vegetable Grower |
| 333411 | Wall and Floor Tiler |
| 322313 | Welder (First Class) |
| 134214 | Welfare Centre Manager |
| 272613 | Welfare Worker |
| 411716 | Youth Worker |
Frequently asked questions
Subclass 190 is a permanent skilled nominated visa. Subclass 491 is a five-year provisional regional skilled visa with a potential pathway to subclass 191 permanent residence, subject to the applicable requirements.
No. Check the current government occupation list, your exact ANZSCO code, skills assessment, stream-specific restrictions and visa requirements before lodging an EOI or nomination application.
Offshore eligibility depends on the current NT nomination stream, occupation, residence rules and any invitation or job-offer requirements. Not every occupation or pathway is open to offshore applicants.
The federal points-tested visas generally require at least 65 points to be eligible for consideration. Meeting the minimum does not guarantee a state nomination invitation or visa grant.
First verify the current NT pathway and federal visa criteria, obtain a valid skills assessment and English evidence, prepare a SkillSelect EOI, and follow the state-specific registration or invitation process where applicable.
