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 |
|---|---|---|
| 324111 | Panelbeater | |
| 311215 | Pharmacy Technician | All offshore applicants must have an IELTS test result with no component/band less than 7.0 (or equivalent) |
| 252511* | Physiotherapist | |
| 334111* | Plumber (General) | |
| 134213 | Primary Health Organisation Manager | All offshore applicants must have an IELTS test result with no component/band less than 7.0 (or equivalent) |
| 133511 | Production Manager (Forestry) | |
| 133513 | Production Manager (Mining) | |
| 511112 | Program or Project Administrator | |
| 612112 | Property Manager | |
| 272612 | Recreation Officer | |
| 254412* | Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | |
| 254413* | Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) | |
| 254414* | Registered Nurse (Community Health) | |
| 254415* | Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | |
| 254416* | Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | |
| 254417* | Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) | |
| 254421* | Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | |
| 254418* | Registered Nurse (Medical) | |
| 254422* | Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | |
| 254425* | Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | |
| 254423* | Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | |
| 254424* | Registered Nurse (Surgical) | |
| 254499* | Registered Nurses nec | |
| 411715 | Residential Care Officer | |
| 251513* | Retail Pharmacist | All offshore applicants must have an IELTS test result with no component/band less than 7.0 (or equivalent) |
| 131112 | Sales and Marketing Manager | All offshore applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent |
| 322211 | Sheetmetal Trades Worker | |
| 231213* | Ship's Master | |
| 321214 | Small Engine Mechanic | |
| 272511 | Social Worker | |
| 261313 | Software 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 |
| 399516 | Sound Technician | |
| 252712 | Speech Pathologist | All offshore applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent, no component less than 7.0 All applicants must have the minimum test score required for registration (ie OET 3As 1B minimum) |
| 452321 | Sports Development Officer | |
| 133611 | Supply and Distribution Manager | All offshore applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent |
| 232212 | Surveyor | |
| 262113 | Systems 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 |
| 261112 | Systems 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 |
| 221113 | Taxation Accountant | |
| 241111* | Teacher, Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) | |
| 241512* | Teacher of the Hearing Impaired | |
| 241599* | Teacher, Special Education nec | |
| 342413* | Telecommunications Linesworker | |
| 272413 | Translator | |
| 121221 | Vegetable Grower | |
| 324311 | Vehicle Painter | |
| 234711* | Veterinarian | |
| 361311 | Veterinary Nurse | |
| 242211 | Vocational Education Teacher | All offshore applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent |
| 313113 | Web 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 |
| 232414 | Web Designer | Offshore applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent |
| 261212 | Web Developer | 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 |
| 322313 | Welder (First Class) | |
| 134214!! | Welfare Centre Manager | All applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent |
| 272613 | Welfare Worker | |
| 411716 | Youth Worker |