
Northern Territory State Nomination Criteria
The 2024-2025 program year nomination received a large number of applications, thus the NT government suspended the online portal for new applications. Exemptions applied
Once nomination allocations are received for the 2025-26 program year, the program will be reopened for new applications.
Eligibility Criteria for Subclass 190 Visa Nomination
Minimum Requirements
Age: You must be under 45 years of age at the time of invitation.
Skills assessment: You must obtain a suitable skills assessment from a relevant Australian skills assessment and assessing authority for your nominated occupation.
Points: Score at least 65 points in the Department of Home Affairs’ points test
English: The minimum English requirement is usually 'competent,' unless a different level is needed by the relevant assessment, licensing, or registration body, or if listed differently on the Northern Territory (NT) Migration Occupation List.
Additional requirements | For onshore applicants | For offshore applicants |
---|---|---|
Residency | Prove that you've lived in the Northern Territory (NT) for at least 2 consecutive years right before applying for the nomination. | |
Dependents | Show that none of your migrating dependents are living in other parts of Australia. | |
Work Experience | Demonstrate full-time work in the NT in your nominated or a related occupation for at least 2 years before applying for the NT nomination. You also need to show that this job will continue for at least another 12 months. | Have at least 2 years of work experience in your nominated occupation within the last 5 years (note: some priority occupations may need more work experience). |
Commitment | Show a genuine commitment to live and work in the Northern Territory (NT) long-term. | |
Nomination stream | Meet the criteria under one of the three nomination streams. * Priority Occupation Stream * NT Family Stream * NT Job Offer Stream |
Eligibility Criteria for Subclass 491 Visa Nomination
Minimum Requirements
Age: You must be under 45 years of age at the time of invitation.
Skills assessment: You must obtain a suitable skills assessment from a relevant Australian skills assessment and assessing authority for your nominated occupation.
Points: Score at least 65 points in the Department of Home Affairs’ points test
English: The minimum English requirement is usually 'competent,' unless a different level is needed by the relevant assessment, licensing, or registration body, or if listed differently on the Northern Territory (NT) Migration Occupation List.
Additional requirements | For onshore applicants | For offshore applicants |
---|---|---|
Residency | Prove that you've lived in the Northern Territory (NT) for at least 12 consecutive months right before applying for the nomination. | |
Dependents | Show that none of your migrating dependents are living in other parts of Australia. | |
Work Experience | Demonstrate full-time work in the NT in your nominated or a related occupation for at least 2 years before applying for the NT nomination. You also need to show that this job will continue for at least another 12 months. | Have at least 2 years of work experience in your nominated occupation within the last 5 years (note: some priority occupations may need more work experience). |
Commitment | Show a genuine commitment to live and work in the Northern Territory (NT) long-term. | |
Nomination stream | Meet the criteria under one of the three nomination streams. * Priority Occupation Stream * NT Family Stream * NT Job Offer Stream |
NT DAMA III Occupation List
ANZSCO Code | Occupation |
---|---|
141999 | Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec |
221111 | Accountant (General) |
551111 | Accounts Clerk |
231111 | Aeroplane Pilot |
423111 | Aged or Disabled Carer |
721111 | Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator |
334112 | Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber |
342111 | Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic |
721911 | Aircraft Baggage Handler and Airline Ground Crew |
323111 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) |
323112 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) |
121311 | Apiarist |
121111 | Aquaculture Farmer |
363111 | Aquaculture Supervisor |
842111 | Aquaculture Worker |
232111 | Architect |
312111 | Architectural Draftsperson |
252711 | Audiologist |
899412 | Autoglazier |
321111 | Automotive Electrician |
721212 | Backhoe Operator |
351111 | Baker |
431111 | Bar Attendant |
70499 | Bar Attendant Supervisor |
431112 | Barista |
451111 | Beauty Therapist |
121312 | Beef Cattle Farmer |
399111 | Boat Builder and Repairer |
551211 | Bookkeeper |
331111 | Bricklayer |
842411 | Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker |
121711 | Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farmer |
821111 | Builder's Labourer |
312999 | Building and Engineering Technicians nec |
312112 | Building Associate |
312113 | Building Inspector |
721213 | Bulldozer Operator |
731211 | Bus Driver |
342311 | Business Machine Mechanic |
351211 | Butcher or Smallgoods Maker |
394112 (394111) | Cabinet Maker |
342411 | Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) |
141111 | Cafe or Restaurant Manager |
331212 | Carpenter |
331211 | Carpenter and Joiner |
839911 | Cement and Concrete Plant Worker |
351311 | Chef |
233111 | Chemical Engineer |
134111 | Child Care Centre Manager |
421111 | Child Care Group Leader |
421111 | Child Care Worker |
252111 | Chiropractor |
70499 | Civil Construction Site Supervisor |
233211 | Civil Engineer |
312211 | Civil Engineering Draftsperson |
312212 | Civil Engineering Technician |
272311 | Clinical Psychologist |
811411 | Commercial Housekeeper |
411711 | Community Worker |
263111 | Computer Network and Systems Engineer |
821211 | Concreter |
149311 | Conference and Event Organiser |
234311 | Conservation Officer |
312114 | Construction Estimator |
133111 | Construction Project Manager |
821711 | Construction Rigger |
351411 | Cook |
70499 | Cook (Specialist Ethnic Cuisine) |
272199 | Counsellors nec |
712111 | Crane, Hoist or Lift Operator |
842299 | Crop Farm Workers nec |
442213 | Crowd Controller |
149212 | Customer Service Manager |
262115 | Cyber Security Advice and Assessment Specialist |
224114 | Data Analyst |
899211 | Deck Hand |
423211 | Dental Assistant |
411214 | Dental Therapist |
252312 | Dentist |
261312 | Developer Programmer |
253917 | Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist |
321212 | Diesel Motor Mechanic |
251111 | Dietitian |
411712 | Disabilities Services Officer |
399911 | Diver |
712211 | Driller |
272112 | Drug and Alcohol Counsellor |
241111 | Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher |
311412 | Earth Science Technician |
821113 | Earthmoving Labourer |
721211 | Earthmoving Plant Operator (General) |
224311 | Economist |
134499 | Education Managers nec |
272312 | Educational Psychologist |
233311 | Electrical Engineer |
312312 | Electrical Engineering Technician |
342211 | Electrical Linesworker |
70499 | Electrical Motor Repairer or Winder |
899914 | Electrical or Telecommunications Trades Assistant |
341111 | Electrician (General) |
341112 | Electrician (Special Class) |
342313 | Electronic Equipment Trades Worker |
133211 | Engineering Manager |
233999 | Engineering Professionals nec |
411411 | Enrolled Nurse |
234312 | Environmental Consultant |
ANZSCO Code | Occupation | |
---|---|---|
233915 | Environmental Engineer | |
251311 | Environmental Health Officer | |
139912 | Environmental Manager | |
234313 | Environmental Research Scientist | |
234399 | Environmental Scientists nec | |
721214 | Excavator Operator | |
411713 | Family Support Worker | |
132211 | Finance Manager | |
399918 | Fire Protection Equipment Technician | |
334117 | Fire Protection Plumber | |
899212 | Fishing Hand | |
323211 | Fitter (General) | |
323212 | Fitter and Turner | |
323213 | Fitter-Welder | |
149411 | Fleet Manager | |
332111 | Floor Finisher | |
362111 | Florist | |
721311 | Forklift Driver | |
842212 | Fruit Farm Worker | |
842213 | Fruit Picker | |
431311 | Gaming Worker | |
362611 | Gardener (General) | |
334114 | Gasfitter | |
531111 | General Clerk | |
253111 | General Practitioner | |
234411 | Geologist | |
233212 | Geotechnical Engineer | |
333111 | Glazier | |
232411 | Graphic Designer | |
391111 | Hairdresser | |
134299 | Health and Welfare Services Managers nec | |
231114 | Helicopter Pilot | |
70499 | High Access Maintenance and Cleaning Technician | |
843311 | Horticultural Nursery Assistant | |
251511 | Hospital Pharmacist | |
70499 | Hospitality Worker | |
149999 | Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers necr | |
141311 | Hotel or Motel Manager | |
542113 | Hotel or Motel Receptionist | |
431411 | Hotel Service Manager | |
132311 | Human Resource Manager | |
234413 | Hydrogeologist | |
261111 | ICT Business Analyst | |
225212 | ICT Business Development Manager | |
313112 | ICT Customer Support Officer | |
135199 | ICT Managers nec | |
135112 | ICT Project Manager | |
263211 | ICT Quality Assurance Engineer | |
225213 | ICT Sales Representative | |
263212 | ICT Support Engineer | |
313199 | ICT Support Technicians nec | |
263213 | ICT Systems Test Engineer | |
233511 | Industrial Engineer | |
711211 | Industrial Spraypainter | |
599599 | Inspectors and Regulatory Officers nec | |
221214 | Internal Auditor | |
272412 | Interpreter | |
599514 | Invasive Pest, Weed and Disease Inspector | |
362712 | Irrigation Technician | |
851311 | Kitchenhand | |
899999 | Labourers nec | |
232112 | Landscape Architect | |
362711 (362213) | Landscape Gardener | |
141411 | Licensed Club Manager | |
721912 | Linemarker | |
721216 | Loader Operator | |
711999 | Machine Operators nec | |
312911 | Maintenance Planner | |
221112 | Management Accountant | |
225113 | Marketing Specialist | |
411611 | Massage Therapist (remedial only) | |
831211 | Meat Boner and Slicer | |
831311 | Meat Process Worker | |
899916 | Mechanic's Assistant | |
233512 | Mechanical Engineer | |
312511 | Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson | |
312512 | Mechanical Engineering Technician | |
234611 | Medical Laboratory Scientist | |
253999 | Medical Practitioners nec | |
839111 | Metal Engineering Process Worker | |
322311 | Metal Fabricator | |
323299 | Metal Fitters and Machinists nec | |
312912 | Metallurgical or Materials Technician | |
241311 | Middle School Teachers / Intermediate School Teachers | |
254111 | Midwife | |
233611 | Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) | |
842499 | Mixed Production Farm Workers nec | |
321211 | Motor Mechanic (General) | |
621311 | Motor Vehicle or Caravan Salesperson | |
899411 | Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitter (General) | |
621312 | Motor Vehicle Parts Interpreter/Automotive Parts Salesperson | |
321213 | Motorcycle Mechanic | |
254211 | Nurse Educator | |
254411 | Nurse Practitioner | |
254212 | Nurse Researcher | |
362411 | Nurserypersons | |
423312 | Nursing Support Worker | |
842216 | Nut Farm Worker | |
251312 | Occupational Health and Safety Adviser | |
252411 | Occupational Therapist | |
512111 | Office Manager | |
399913 | Optical Dispenser/Dispensing Optician | |
251411 | Optometrist | |
253514 | Orthopaedic Surgeon | |
421114 | Out of School Hours Care Worker | |
253321 | Paediatrician | |
ANZSCO Code | Occupation | |
---|---|---|
332211 | Painter (Painting Trades Worker) | |
324111 | Panelbeater | |
411714 | Parole or Probation Officer | |
351112 | Pastrycook | |
253915 | Pathologist | |
423313 | Personal Care Assistant | |
843411 | Pest Control Technician | |
311215 | Pharmacy Technician | |
252511 | Physiotherapist | |
333211 | Plasterer (Wall and Ceiling) (Fibrous Plasterer) | |
711513 | Plastics Fabricator or Welder | |
334116 (334111) | Plumber (General) | |
821114 | Plumber's Assistant | |
252611 | Podiatrist | |
441312 | Police Officer | |
132411 | Policy and Planning Manager | |
322312 | Pressure Welder | |
241213 | Primary School Teacher | |
442111 | Prison Officer | |
133512 | Production Manager (Manufacturing) | |
133513 | Production Manager (Mining) | |
511112 | Program or Project Administrator | |
133112 | Project Builder | |
612112 | Property Manager | |
253411 | Psychiatrist | |
272399 | Psychologists nec | |
131114 | Public Relations Manager | |
139916 | Quality Assurance Manager | |
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 | |
333212 | Renderer (Solid Plaster) (Solid Plasterer) | |
132511 | Research and Development Manager | |
253112 | Resident Medical Officer | |
411715 | Residential Care Officer | |
142111 | Retail Manager (General) | |
251513 | Retail Pharmacist | |
621511 | Retail Supervisor | |
899923 | Road Traffic Controller | |
333311 | Roof Tiler | |
312611 | Safety Inspector | |
131112 | Sales and Marketing Manager | |
611312 | Sales Representative (Business Services) | |
225411 | Sales Representative (Industrial Products) | |
611313 | Sales Representative (Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories) | |
821712 | Scaffolder | |
831313 | Seafood Process Worker | |
241411 | Secondary School Teacher | |
442217 | Security Officer | |
322211 | Sheetmetal Worker (Sheetmetal Trades Worker) | |
231212 | Ship's Engineer | |
231213 | Ship's Master | |
70499 | Skilled Horticultural Worker | |
831212 | Slaughterer | |
321214 | Small Engine Mechanic | |
272499 | Social Professionals nec | |
272511 | Social Worker | |
261313 | Software Engineer | |
251214 | Sonographer | |
399516 | Sound Technician | |
241599 | Special Education Teachers nec | |
241511 | Special Needs Teacher | |
253311 | Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | |
252712 | Speech Pathologist | |
224116 | Statistician | |
821713 | Steel Fixer | |
741111 | Storeperson | |
233214 | Structural Engineer | |
133611 | Supply and Distribution Manager | |
312116 | Surveying or Spatial Science Technician | |
232212 | Surveyor | |
452315 | Swimming Coach or Instructor | |
262113 | Systems Administrator | |
731112 | Taxi Driver | |
422116 | Teachers' Aide | |
399999 | Technicians and Trades Workers nec | |
342412 | Telecommunications Cable Jointer | |
342413 | Telecommunications Linesworker/Telecommunications Line Mechanic | |
313214 | Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist | |
342414 | Telecommunications Technician | |
451412 | Tour Guide | |
362512 | Tree Worker | |
733111 | Truck Driver (General) | |
899415 | Tyre Fitter | |
393311 | Upholsterer | |
232611 | Urban and Regional Planner | |
842218 (841214) | Vegetable Farm Worker | |
121616 (121221) | Vegetable Grower | |
842221 | Vegetable Picker | |
324311 | Vehicle Painter | |
234711 | Veterinarian | |
361311 | Veterinary Nurse | |
242211 | Vocational Education Teacher | |
431511 | Waiter | |
70499 | Waiter Supervisor | |
333411 | Wall and Floor Tiler | |
591116 | Warehouse Administrator | |
313113 | Web Administrator | |
232414 | Web Designer | |
322313 | Welder (First Class) | |
134214 | Welfare Centre Manager | |
272613 | Welfare Worker | |
411716 | Youth Worker | |