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 |
|---|---|---|
| 399212 | Gas or petroleum operator | Subclass 491 only |
| 334114* | Gasfitter | |
| 253111* | General practitioner | All offshore applicants must have an IELTS test result with no component / band less than 7.0 (or equivalent) |
| 234411 | Geologist | |
| 234412 | Geophysicist | |
| 233212 | Geotechnical engineer | |
| 333111 | Glazier | |
| 232411 | Graphic designer | |
| 391111 | Hairdresser | |
| 313111 | Hardware technician | 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 |
| 134299!! | Health and welfare services managers (nec) | All applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent |
| 251911 | Health promotion officer | |
| 251511 | Hospital pharmacist | |
| 141311 | Hotel or motel manager | |
| 223111!! | Human resource advisor |
Subclass 491 only All applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent |
| 132311 | Human resource manager | |
| 261111 | ICT business analyst | 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 |
| 135199 | ICT managers (nec) | |
| 135112 | ICT project manager | 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 |
| 262112 | ICT security specialist | 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 |
| 263212 | ICT support engineer | |
| 263213 | ICT systems test engineer | |
| 611211 | Insurance agent | |
| 253317 | Intensive care specialist | |
| 232511 | Interior designer | |
| 272412 | Interpreter | |
| 331213 | Joiner | |
| 362213 | Landscape gardener | |
| 224611* | Librarian | |
| 221112 | Management accountant | All offshore applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent |
| 225113 | Marketing specialist | 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 |
| 233512 | Mechanical engineer | Offshore applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent |
| 312511 | Mechanical engineering draftsperson | Subclass 491 only |
| 251211 | Medical diagnostic radiographer | |
| 253314 | Medical oncologist | |
| 322311 | Metal fabricator | |
| 312912 | Metallurgical or materials technician | |
| 234912 | Metallurgist | |
| 241311 | Middle school teacher (AUS) / intermediate school teacher (NZ) | |
| 254111 | Midwife | |
| 312913 | Mine deputy | |
| 233611 | Mining engineer (excluding petroleum) | |
| 121216 | Mixed crop farmer | Subclass 491 only |
| 321211 | Motor mechanic (general) | |
| 321213 | Motorcycle mechanic | |
| 253318 | Neurologist | |
| 253513 | Neurosurgeon | |
| 254311* | Nurse manager | All offshore applicants must have an IELTS test result with no component / band less than 7.0 (or equivalent) |
| 254411* | Nurse practitioner | All offshore applicants must have an IELTS test result with no component / band less than 7.0 (or equivalent) |
| 253913 | Obstetrician and gynaecologist | |
| 251312 | Occupational health and safety adviser | |
| 252411* | Occupational therapist | All offshore applicants must have an IELTS test result with no component / band less than 7.0 (or equivalent) |
| 253914 | Ophthalmologist | |
| 251411 | Optometrist | |
| 224712 | Organisation and methods analyst | |
| 253514 | Orthopaedic surgeon | |
| 232214 | Other spatial scientist | |
| 253515 | Otorhinolaryngologist |