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 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 |
| 233911 | Aeronautical Engineer | |
| 231111* | Aeroplane Pilot | |
| 234111 | Agricultural Consultant | |
| 234112 | Agricultural Scientist | |
| 342111* | Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic | |
| 323111 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) | |
| 323112* | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) | |
| 121111 | Aquaculture Farmer | |
| 362212 | Arborist | |
| 139911 | Arts Administrator or Manager | |
| 321111 | Automotive Electrician | |
| 351111 | Baker | |
| 121312 | Beef Cattle Farmer | |
| 351211 | Butcher or Small goods Maker | |
| 394111 | Cabinetmaker | |
| 342411* | Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) | |
| 141111 | Cafe or Restaurant Manager | |
| 331212 | Carpenter | |
| 351311 | Chef | |
| 312212 | Civil Engineering Technician | |
| 272311 | Clinical Psychologist | All offshore applicants must have an IELTS test result with no component/band less than 7.0 (or equivalent) |
| 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 | |
| 133111 | Construction Project Manager | |
| 351411 | Cook | |
| 132111 | Corporate Services Manager | |
| 272199 | Counsellors | All offshore applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent |
| 149212 | Customer Services Manager | All offshore applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent |
| 262111 | Database Administrator | 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 |
| 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 |
| 321212 | Diesel Motor Mechanic | |
| 411712 | Disabilities Services Officer | |
| 411311 | Diversional Therapist | |
| 272112 | Drug and Alcohol Counsellor | |
| 311412 | Earth Science Technician | |
| 272312 | Educational Psychologist | All offshore applicants must have an IELTS test result with no component/band less than 7.0 (or equivalent) |
| 342211 | Electrical Linesworker | |
| 341111* | Electrician (General) | |
| 342314* | Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) | |
| 342315* | Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) | |
| 233411 | Electronics Engineer | |
| 133211 | Engineering Manager | |
| 411411* | Enrolled Nurse | |
| 251311 | Environmental Health Officer | |
| 221213 | External Auditor | |
| 149913 | Facilities Manager | |
| 411713 | Family Support Worker | |
| 132211 | Finance Manager | |
| 323211 | Fitter (General) | |
| 323212 | Fitter and Turner | |
| 323213 | Fitter-Welder | |
| 332111 | Floor Finisher | |
| 234113 | Forester | |
| 121213 | Fruit or Nut Grower |