Northern Territory Skilled Sponsored List

This is the baseline list of the occupations in demand in Northern Territory for the Skilled - Sponsored visa. The 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.

From 1 January 2009 the NT Government requires all graduates from Interstate Universities and Tertiary Institutions who are seeking sponsorship for the Onshore Skilled Sponsored Visa to show evidence of a genuine intention to move to, live and work in the Northern Territory From 26 March 2009, applications from interstate recent graduates for Northern Territory Government Sponsorship for the Onshore Skilled Sponsored Visa (Subclass 886) will no longer be accepted in the following nominated occupations:

  • 2211 - 11 Accountant
  • 2299 - 79 Business and Information Professional (nec)
  • 2221 - 13 Marketing Specialist
Unless applicants already have strong linkages established with the Northern Territory, it is usually only trade occupations that are considered under concessional English Northern Territory has the following additional requirements:

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 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 IELTS60ENS MODL  VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS VIC WA SA NT
Miscellaneous Specialist Managers
1292-11Director of Nursing
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS   ACT NT TAS SA NT
1295-11Child Care Co-ordinator
 6.0 Minimum 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 IELTS50ENS   NSW VIC WA NT VIC WA SA NT TAS
Building and Engineering Professionals
2121-11Architect
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  NSW WA ACT SA NT NSW WA SA NT
2122-11Quantity Surveyor
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL WA SA NT WA SA NT
2123-13Surveyor
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA NT
2124-11Civil Engineer
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL NSW VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA NT TAS
2125-11Electrical Engineer
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL NSW VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA NT TAS
2125-13Electronics Engineer
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL NSW WA ACT SA NT WA SA
2126-11Mechanical Engineer
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL NSW VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA NT
2127-11Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL NSW VIC QLD WA SA NT TAS VIC WA SA NT
2127-13Petroleum Engineer
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  NSW QLD WA SA NT WA SA
2129-17Chemical Engineer
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL NSW SA NT WA SA
Accountants, Auditors and Corporate Treasurers
2211-11Accountant
Onshore applications for interstate graduates no longer accepted6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL NSW VIC WA SA NT TAS VIC WA SA NT TAS
2212-11External Auditor
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  VIC WA SA NT TAS VIC WA SA NT TAS
Computing Professionals
2231-79Computing Professionals nec
Specialising in
- C++/C#/C
- Data Warehousing
- CISSP
- Java
- J2EE
- Linux
- .NET Technologies
- Network Security/Firewall/Internet Security
- Oracle
- Peoplesoft
- SAP
- Siebel (Especially Siebel Analytic)
- Solaris
- Unix
- Lotus Notes
- Systems Analysts
6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL NSW VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA NT
Medical Practitioners
2311-11General Medical Practitioner
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL NSW QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA NT
2312-11Anaesthetist
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA
2312-13Dermatologist
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA
2312-15Emergency Medicine Specialist
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA
2312-17Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA
2312-19Ophthalmologist
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA
2312-21Paediatrician
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL QLD WA ACT NT TAS WA SA
2312-23Pathologist
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA
2312-25Specialist Physician
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA
2312-27Psychiatrist
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA
2312-29Radiologist
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA
2312-31Surgeon
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA
2312-79Specialist Medical Practitioners nec
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA
Nursing Professionals
2323-11Registered Nurse
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA NT
2324-11Registered Midwife
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA NT
2325-11Registered Mental Health Nurse
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA NT
Miscellaneous Health Professionals
2381-11Dentist
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA NT
2381-13Dental Specialist
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA NT
2382-11Hospital Pharmacist
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA NT
2382-15Retail Pharmacist
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA NT
2383-11Occupational Therapist
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA NT
2384-11Optometrist
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW QLD WA SA NT
2385-11Physiotherapist
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA NT
2388-11Podiatrist
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA NT
2391-11Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA NT
2391-17Sonographer
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA NT
School Teachers
2413-11Secondary School Teacher
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS  CSL VIC ACT NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA NT
2413-11Secondary School Teacher
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS  CSL VIC ACT NT TAS NSW VIC QLD WA SA NT
Social Welfare Professionals
2511-11Social Worker
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS   VIC ACT NT VIC QLD WA NT TAS
Miscellaneous Social Professionals
2521-13Solicitor
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS   NSW ACT NT NSW NT
2523-11Urban and Regional Planner
 6.0 Minimum IELTS50ENS  CSL VIC WA ACT NT TAS VIC WA SA NT
Miscellaneous Professionals
2543-13Environmental Health Officer
 6.0 Minimum IELTS50ENS   NSW VIC NT TAS VIC WA NT TAS

Associate Professionals
ASCO CodeOccupation(s)SpecialisationsEnglishPointsEmployerMODLCSLSponsoredRegional Sponsored
Building and Engineering Associate Professionals
3121-11Building Associate
 6.0 Minimum IELTS40ENS   VIC WA ACT NT VIC WA SA NT
3121-13Architectural Associate
 6.0 Minimum IELTS40ENS   WA ACT NT TAS WA SA NT TAS
3121-15Surveying and Cartographic Associate
 6.0 Minimum IELTS40ENS   WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA NT TAS
3122-11Civil Engineering Associate
 6.0 Minimum IELTS40ENS   VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS VIC WA SA NT TAS
3122-13Civil Engineering Technician
 6.0 Minimum IELTS40ENS   WA ACT SA NT WA SA NT
3123-11Electrical Engineering Associate
 6.0 Minimum IELTS40ENS   VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS VIC WA SA NT TAS
3123-13Electrical Engineering Technician
 6.0 Minimum IELTS40ENS   WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA NT
3125-11Mechanical Engineering Associate
 6.0 Minimum IELTS40ENS   VIC WA NT TAS VIC WA SA NT
3125-13Mechanical Engineering Technician
 6.0 Minimum IELTS40ENS   WA NT TAS WA SA NT
Hospitality and Accommodation Managers
3322-11Chef
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA NT TAS
Miscellaneous Health and Welfare Associate Professionals
3492-15Dental Technician
 6.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA NT

Tradespersons and Related Workers
ASCO CodeOccupation(s)SpecialisationsEnglishPointsEmployerMODLCSLSponsoredRegional Sponsored
Mechanical Engineering Tradespersons
4112-11Fitter
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT NSW QLD WA SA NT
4112-11Fitter
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT NSW QLD WA SA NT
4112-13Metal Machinist (First Class)
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT NSW QLD WA SA NT
4113-11Toolmaker
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA SA NT NSW WA SA
4114-11Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS VIC QLD WA SA NT
4114-15Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS VIC QLD WA SA NT
4115-15Locksmith
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA NT TAS
Fabrication Engineering Tradespersons
4122-11Metal Fabricator
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  VIC WA SA NT NSW VIC QLD WA SA NT
4122-13Pressure Welder
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA SA NT NSW QLD WA SA
4122-15Welder (First Class)
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  VIC WA SA NT NSW VIC QLD WA SA NT
4124-11Sheetmetal Worker (First Class)
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  VIC WA ACT SA NT NSW VIC WA SA NT
Automotive Tradespersons
4211-11Motor Mechanic
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA NT TAS
4212-11Automotive Electrician
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA NT TAS
4213-11Panel Beater
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA NT TAS
4214-11Vehicle Painter
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA NT TAS
4215-11Vehicle Body Maker
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA SA NT WA SA TAS
Electrical and Electronics Tradespersons
4311-11General Electrician
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA NT TAS
4311-13Electrician (Special Class)
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA NT TAS
4311-15Lift Mechanic
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT WA SA
4312-11Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA NT TAS
4313-11Electrical Powerline Tradesperson
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA NT
4315-01Supervisor, Electronic and Office Equipment Tradespersons
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS   ACT NT  
4315-11Electronic Equipment Tradesperson
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL VIC WA ACT SA NT VIC WA SA NT
4316-11General Communications Tradesperson
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS   VIC ACT SA NT VIC SA NT
4316-13Communications Linesperson
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS   VIC WA ACT NT VIC WA NT
Structural Construction Tradespersons
4411-11Carpenter and Joiner
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA NT TAS
4411-13Carpenter
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA NT TAS
4411-15Joiner
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA NT
4412-11Fibrous Plasterer
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA NT TAS
4413-11Roof Slater and Tiler
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA
4414-11Bricklayer
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA NT TAS
4415-11Solid Plasterer
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA NT
4416-11Wall and Floor Tiler
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA NT TAS
4416-13Stonemason
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA TAS
Final Finishes Construction Tradespersons
4421-11Painter and Decorator
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS WA NT TAS
4423-11Floor Finisher
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS VIC WA NT TAS
Plumbers
4431-11General Plumber
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA NT TAS
4431-13Gasfitter
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL CSL WA ACT SA NT TAS VIC WA SA NT TAS
4431-15Drainer
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT VIC WA SA NT
4431-17Roof Plumber
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS VIC WA SA NT TAS
4431-19Mechanical Services and Airconditioning Plumber
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA NT TAS
Food Tradespersons
4512-11Baker
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS VIC WA SA NT TAS
4512-13Pastrycook
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA NT TAS
4513-11Cook
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA NT TAS
Horticultural Tradespersons
4623-13Landscape Gardener
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT WA SA
4623-15Tree Surgeon
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA TAS
Printing Tradespersons
4913-11Binder and Finisher
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA NT
Wood Tradespersons
4922-11Cabinetmaker
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA NT TAS
4929-13Furniture Finisher
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  ACT NT SA
Hairdressers
4931-11Hairdresser
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA SA NT TAS WA SA NT TAS
Textile, Clothing and Related Tradespersons
4942-11Furniture Upholsterer
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA
Miscellaneous Tradespersons and Related Workers
4981-13Boat Builder and Repairer
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA SA NT WA SA TAS
4999-11Optical Mechanic
 5.0 Minimum IELTS60ENS MODL  WA ACT SA NT WA SA TAS

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