Some occupations on this list require a specific language skill level.
For occupations marked with * on the list, where there is a mandatory licensing or registration requirement (marked with an asterisks and shaded rows in the table), the applicant will be required to demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS 6.0 score in each band or equivalent, whichever is higher.
For occupations marked with !!, you need to have high level communication skills.
Where there are no indicators, the required level of English is at least IELTS 6.0 in each band or equivalent in one of the other English testing systems accepted by the Department of Home Affairs.
| ANZSCO code | Occupation | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 141999 | Accommodation and hospitality managers (nec) | |
| 221111 | Accountant (general) | Offshore applicants must provide evidence of having received an offer of employment by a NT employer in their nominated occupation or a closely related occupation All offshore applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent |
| 231111* | Aeroplane pilot | Subclass 491 only |
| 234112 | Agricultural scientist | |
| 342111* | Airconditioning and refrigeration mechanic | |
| 323111 | Aircraft maintenance engineer (avionics) | |
| 323112* | Aircraft maintenance engineer (mechanical) | |
| 253211 | Anaesthetist | Subclass 491 only |
| 261311 | Analyst programmer | |
| 121111 | Aquaculture farmer | Subclass 491 only |
| 362212 | Arborist | |
| 312111 | Architectural draftsperson | |
| 139911 | Arts administrator or manager | |
| 252711 | Audiologist | |
| 321111 | Automotive electrician | |
| 351111 | Baker | |
| 121312 | Beef cattle farmer | Subclass 491 only |
| 351211 | Butcher or small goods maker | |
| 394111 | Cabinetmaker | |
| 342411* | Cabler (data and telecommunications) | |
| 141111 | Cafe or restaurant manager | |
| 399512 | Camera operator (film, television or video) | |
| 141211 | Caravan park and camping ground manager | Subclass 491 only |
| 253312 | Cardiologist | |
| 331212 | Carpenter | |
| 331211 | Carpenter and joiner | |
| 351311 | Chef | |
| 134111 | Child care centre manager | |
| 252111 | Chiropractor | |
| 233211 | Civil engineer | |
| 312211 | Civil engineering draftsperson | |
| 599915 | Clinical coder | Subclass 491 only |
| 272311 | Clinical psychologist | All offshore applicants must have an IELTS test result with no component / band less than 7.0 (or equivalent) |
| 272611 | Community arts worker | Subclass 491 only |
| 411711 | Community worker | |
| 263111 | Computer network and system engineer | Offshore applicants must provide evidence of having received an offer of employment by a NT employer in their nominated occupation or a closely related occupation |
| 149311 | Conference and event organiser | |
| 312114 | Construction estimator | Subclass 491 only |
| 133111 | Construction project manager | |
| 511111 | Contract administrator | |
| 351411 | Cook | |
| 132111 | Corporate services manager | |
| 272199 | Counsellors (nec) | All offshore applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent |
| 149212 | Customer service manager | All offshore applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent |
| 252311 | Dental specialist | |
| 411213 | Dental technician | |
| 411214 | Dental therapist | Subclass 491 only |
| 252312 | Dentist | Subclass 491 only |
| 253911 | Dermatologist | |
| 261312 | Developer programmer | Offshore applicants must provide evidence of having received an offer of employment by a NT employer in their nominated occupation or a closely related occupation |
| 253917 | Diagnostic and interventional radiologist | |
| 321212 | Diesel motor mechanic | |
| 411712 | Disabilities services officer | |
| 411311 | Diversional therapist | |
| 451211 | Driving instructor | Subclass 491 only |
| 272112 | Drug and alcohol counsellor | |
| 241111 | Early childhood (pre‑primary school) teacher | |
| 249111 | Education adviser | |
| 134499 | Education managers (nec) | |
| 272312 | Educational psychologist | All offshore applicants must have an IELTS test result with no component / band less than 7.0 (or equivalent) |
| 233311 | Electrical engineer | |
| 312312 | Electrical engineering technician | |
| 342211 | Electrical linesworker | Subclass 491 only |
| 341111* | Electrician (general) | |
| 342314* | Electronic instrument trades worker (general) | |
| 342315* | Electronic instrument trades worker (special class) | |
| 233411 | Electronics engineer | |
| 253912 | Emergency medicine specialist | |
| 133211 | Engineering manager | |
| 233999 | Engineering professionals (nec) | |
| 411411* | Enrolled nurse | |
| 234312 | Environmental consultant | |
| 251311 | Environmental health officer | Subclass 491 only |
| 234313 | Environmental research scientist | |
| 149913 | Facilities manager | |
| 272113 | Family and marriage counsellor | |
| 411713 | Family support worker | |
| 451815 | First aid trainer | Subclass 491 only |
| 323211 | Fitter (general) | |
| 323212 | Fitter and turner | |
| 323213 | Fitter-welder | |
| 121213 | Fruit or nut grower |