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 |
|---|---|---|
| 334114* | Gasfitter | |
| 253111* | General Medical Practitioner | All offshore applicants must have an IELTS test result with no component/band less than 7.0 (or equivalent) |
| 333111 | Glazier | |
| 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 Manager nec | All applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent |
| 141311 | Hotel or Motel Manager | |
| 223111!! | Human Resource Advisor | All applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent |
| 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 |
| 225212 | ICT Business Development Manager | All offshore applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent |
| 313112 | ICT Customer Support Officer | 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 |
| 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 |
| 313199 | ICT Support Technicians nec | 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 |
| 272412 | Interpreter | |
| 362213 | Landscape Gardener | |
| 224611* | Librarian | |
| 121399 | Livestock Farmers nec | |
| 221112 | Management Accountant | All offshore applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent |
| 224711 | Management Consultant | 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 |
| 322311 | Metal Fabricator | |
| 121411 | Mixed Crop And Livestock Farmer | |
| 121216 | Mixed Crop Farmer | |
| 121317 | Mixed Livestock Farmer | |
| 321211 | Motor Mechanic (General) | |
| 321213 | Motorcycle Mechanic | |
| 263112 | Network 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 |
| 263113 | Network 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 |
| 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) |
| 252411* | Occupational Therapist | All offshore applicants must have an IELTS test result with no component/band less than 7.0 (or equivalent) |