NT Skilled Regional Sponsored List

This is the shortage list for the skilled regional sponsored visa for the Northern Territory. This list is current as of March 2010.

From 11 February 2010 the NT Government requires all recent graduates from an interstate Australian Unversity or Tertiary Institution to include in their application:

  • Evidence of 6 months employment in the NT in their nominated occupation or closely related occupation relevant to their Australian qualification, and
  • Valid employment contract from an NT employer, and
  • Evidence of residency in the NT
The Department of Business and Employment may ask applicants to attend the office in person prior to completing assesment of sponsorship.

If you are interested in applying for nomination for the Northern Territory, you may be successful if:

  • Your skilled occupation is on the Northern Territory Occupation Shortage List; or
  • You have successfully completed eligible studies at any Charles Darwin University campus in the Northern Territory; or
  • you have family, friends or other connections in the Northern Territory.

Funds

You will need to show the following amount of assets to apply for nomination through the Northern Territory:
  • Primary applicant: $35,000
  • Spouse: $15,000
  • First child: $10,000
  • Each additional child: $5,000

International Students

From 3 June 2009 NT is no longer sponsoring students completing studies outside the NT. All applicants for onshore skilled regional sponsored must show two years of study in the NT.

Feel free to send us an email inquiry if you would like our assistance in applying for general skilled migration.


Managers and Administrators
ASCO CodeOccupation(s)SpecialisationsEnglishPointsEmployerMODLCSLSponsoredRegional Sponsored
Engineering, Distribution and Process Managers
1221-11Engineering Manager
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL  VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS VIC WA SA NT
Miscellaneous Specialist Managers
1292-11Director of Nursing
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS   ACT NT TAS SA NT
1292-13Medical Administrator
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS50ENS   ACT SA NT
1295-11Child Care Co-ordinator
Alternative title: Child Care Director6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA NT

Professionals
ASCO CodeOccupation(s)SpecialisationsEnglishPointsEmployerMODLCSLSponsoredRegional Sponsored
Natural and Physical Science Professionals
2112-11Geologist
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS50ENS   NSW VIC WA NT VIC WA SA NT TAS
2114-19Agricultural Scientist
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS50ENS   ACT WA SA NT
2114-21Agricultural Adviser
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS50ENS   ACT SA NT
2115-11Medical Scientist
Most evident with Senior positions, 3 years experience6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS   NSW SA NT
Building and Engineering Professionals
2121-11Architect
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL  NSW WA ACT SA NT NSW WA SA NT
2122-11Quantity Surveyor
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL CSL WA SA NT WA SA NT
2123-13Surveyor
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL CSL WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA NT
2124-11Civil Engineer
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL CSL NSW VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA NT TAS
2124-11Civil Engineer
Most evident with Senior positions, 5 years of experience6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL CSL NSW VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA NT TAS
2125-11Electrical Engineer
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL CSL NSW VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA NT TAS
2126-11Mechanical Engineer
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL CSL NSW VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA NT
2127-11Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL CSL NSW VIC QLD WA SA NT TAS VIC WA SA NT
Accountants, Auditors and Corporate Treasurers
2211-11Accountant
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL CSL NSW VIC WA SA NT TAS VIC WA SA NT TAS
2212-11External Auditor
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL  VIC WA SA NT TAS VIC WA SA NT TAS
Miscellaneous Business and Information Professionals
2292-11Librarian
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS50ENS   ACT NT
Medical Practitioners
2311-11General Medical Practitioner
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL CSL NSW QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA NT
Nursing Professionals
2321-11  6.0 Minimum in IELTS ENS    NT
2323-11Registered Nurse
Includes all specialisations.6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL CSL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA NT
2324-11Registered Midwife
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL CSL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA NT
2325-11Registered Mental Health Nurse
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL CSL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA NT
Miscellaneous Health Professionals
2381-11Dentist
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL CSL VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA NT
2381-13Dental Specialist
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA NT
2382-11Hospital Pharmacist
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL CSL QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA NT
2382-15Retail Pharmacist
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL CSL QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA NT
2383-11Occupational Therapist
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL CSL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA NT
2384-11Optometrist
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW QLD WA SA NT
2385-11Physiotherapist
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL CSL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA NT
2386-11Speech Pathologist
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL CSL VIC QLD WA ACT SA TAS VIC WA SA NT
2388-11Podiatrist
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL CSL VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA NT
2391-11Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL CSL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA NT
2391-17Sonographer
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL CSL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA NT
2392-11Veterinarian
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS   ACT WA SA NT
2399-11Audiologist
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS50ENS   VIC VIC WA SA NT
School Teachers
2412-11Primary School Teacher
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS    NT
2413-11Secondary School Teacher
Includes: Maths, Science, Business and Legal Studies, Physical Education, Dance, Textiles, Music and Home Economics (D) and English, ESL, LOTE, Physics, Chemistry and Manual Arts (D-BE).6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS  CSL VIC ACT NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA NT
2414-11  6.0 Minimum in IELTS ENS   ACT NSW NT
University and Vocational Education Teachers
2422-11Vocational Education Teacher
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS50ENS    NSW WA NT
Social Welfare Professionals
2511-11Social Worker
Alternative title: Child Protection Worker (S-BE).6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS   VIC ACT NT VIC QLD WA NT TAS
2512-11Welfare Worker
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS   ACT NSW WA NT TAS
2513-19  6.0 Minimum in IELTS ENS    NT
2514-11Clinical Psychologist
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS   VIC ACT SA VIC QLD SA NT
Miscellaneous Social Professionals
2521-13Solicitor
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS   NSW ACT NT NSW NT
2523-11Urban and Regional Planner
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS50ENS  CSL VIC WA ACT NT TAS VIC WA SA NT
Miscellaneous Professionals
2542-11Ship's Master
Alternative title: Skipper, in the fishing industry.6.0 Minimum in IELTS40ENS    SA NT
2542-15Ship's Engineer
Alternative title: Marine Engine Driver, in the fishing industry.6.0 Minimum in IELTS40ENS    NT
2543-13Environmental Health Officer
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS50ENS   NSW VIC NT TAS VIC WA NT TAS

Associate Professionals
ASCO CodeOccupation(s)SpecialisationsEnglishPointsEmployerMODLCSLSponsoredRegional Sponsored
Medical and Science Technical Officers
3112-13  6.0 Minimum in IELTS ENS    NT
Building and Engineering Associate Professionals
3121-11Building Associate
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS40ENS   VIC WA ACT NT VIC WA SA NT
3121-13Architectural Associate
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS40ENS   WA ACT NT TAS WA SA NT TAS
3121-15Surveying and Cartographic Associate
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS40ENS   WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA NT TAS
3121-17Building Inspector
Alternative title: Building Certifier.6.0 Minimum in IELTS40ENS   ACT SA NT
3122-11Civil Engineering Associate
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS40ENS   VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS VIC WA SA NT TAS
3122-13Civil Engineering Technician
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS40ENS   WA ACT SA NT WA SA NT
3123-11Electrical Engineering Associate
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS40ENS   VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS VIC WA SA NT TAS
3123-13Electrical Engineering Technician
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS40ENS   WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA NT
3125-11Mechanical Engineering Associate
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS40ENS   VIC WA NT TAS VIC WA SA NT
3125-13Mechanical Engineering Technician
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS40ENS   WA NT TAS WA SA NT
Miscellaneous Health and Welfare Associate Professionals
3492-11Dental Therapist
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS40ENS   SA SA NT TAS
3492-15Dental Technician
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA NT
3493-11Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS40ENS    NT
Miscellaneous Associate Professionals
3997-11Library Technician
 6.0 Minimum in IELTS40ENS    NT

Tradespersons and Related Workers
ASCO CodeOccupation(s)SpecialisationsEnglishPointsEmployerMODLCSLSponsoredRegional Sponsored
Mechanical Engineering Tradespersons
4112-11Fitter
Includes general and metal fitter.5.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT NSW QLD WA SA NT
4112-13Metal Machinist (First Class)
 5.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT NSW QLD WA SA NT
4114-11Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
 5.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL CSL VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS VIC QLD WA SA NT
4114-15Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
 5.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL CSL VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS VIC QLD WA SA NT
4115-15Locksmith
 5.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA NT TAS
Fabrication Engineering Tradespersons
4122-11Metal Fabricator
 5.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL  VIC WA SA NT NSW VIC QLD WA SA NT
4122-15Welder (First Class)
 5.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL  VIC WA SA NT NSW VIC QLD WA SA NT
4124-11Sheetmetal Worker (First Class)
 5.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL  VIC WA ACT SA NT NSW VIC WA SA NT
Automotive Tradespersons
4212-11Automotive Electrician
 5.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL  VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA NT TAS
4213-11Panel Beater
 5.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL  VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA NT TAS
4214-11Vehicle Painter
 5.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL  VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA NT TAS
Electrical and Electronics Tradespersons
4311-11General Electrician
 5.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL  VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA NT TAS
4311-13Electrician (Special Class)
 5.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA NT TAS
4312-11Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic
 5.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL  VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA NT TAS
4313-11Electrical Powerline Tradesperson
 5.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA NT
4313-13Cable Jointer
 5.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS   ACT NT
4314-11General Electronic Instrument Tradesperson
 5.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS   WA WA SA NT
4314-13Electronic Instrument Tradesperson (Special Class)
 5.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS    SA NT
4315-11Electronic Equipment Tradesperson
 5.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL CSL VIC WA ACT SA NT VIC WA SA NT
4315-13Business Machine Mechanic
 5.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS   ACT SA NT
4316-11General Communications Tradesperson
 5.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS   VIC ACT SA NT VIC SA NT
4316-13Communications Linesperson
 5.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS   VIC WA ACT NT VIC WA NT
Structural Construction Tradespersons
4412-11Fibrous Plasterer
 5.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA NT TAS
4414-11Bricklayer
 5.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA NT TAS
4415-11Solid Plasterer
 5.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA NT
4416-11Wall and Floor Tiler
 5.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL CSL WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA NT TAS
Final Finishes Construction Tradespersons
4421-11Painter and Decorator
 5.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS WA NT TAS
4423-11Floor Finisher
 5.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS VIC WA NT TAS
Food Tradespersons
4511-11Butcher
 5.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS   ACT SA SA NT TAS
4512-11Baker
 5.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL  VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS VIC WA SA NT TAS
4512-13Pastrycook
 5.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL  VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA NT TAS
4513-11Cook
 5.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA NT TAS
Wood Tradespersons
4922-11Cabinetmaker
 5.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA NT TAS
Hairdressers
4931-11Hairdresser
 5.0 Minimum in IELTS60ENS MODL  WA SA NT TAS WA SA NT TAS

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