- 04
- May
Updated Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Occupation List
Guidelines for applying Skilled nominated (subclass 190) visa for Australian Capital Territory (ACT) nomination has updated on 19 January 2018.
Open Occupations
You are eligible to apply for ACT nomination if your occupation is in demand and listed as ‘open’ on the current ACT Occupation List; and you meet the nomination criteria.
Closed Occupations
If your occupation is listed as ‘closed’ on the ACT Occupation List, you are not eligible to apply for ACT nomination unless you meet the following criteria:
Canberra residents:
You are eligible to apply for ACT nomination of a ‘closed’ occupation if you meet the nomination criteria.
Overseas residents:
You are eligible to apply for nomination of a ‘closed’ occupation if you meet the nomination criteria and you have close ties to Canberra; either a:
(i) Genuine offer of employment in the nominated occupation. You must also demonstrate that you meet the nomination criteria. OR
(ii) Close family member (spouse / partner of the applicant; or parents, brother, sister, grandparents, step parents, step siblings of the main applicant or their spouse / partner) who is an Australian citizen / permanent resident and has resided in Canberra for the last twelve months.
Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Occupation List updated 18 March 2018:
| ANZSCO | Occupation | Status |
| 132111 | Corporate Services Manager | Open |
| 134212 | Nursing Clinical Director | Open |
| 134213 | Primary Health Organisation Manager | Open |
| 134214 | Welfare Centre Manager | Open |
| 212411 | Copywriter | Open |
| 212412 | Newspaper or Periodical Editor | Open |
| 212413 | Print Journalist | Open |
| 212415 | Technical Writer | Open |
| 212416 | Television Journalist | Open |
| 212499 | Journalist & other writers (nec) | Open |
| 225311 | Public Relations Professional | Open |
| 232111 | Architect | Open |
| 232112 | Landscape Architect | Open |
| 232411 | Graphic Designer | Open |
| 232412 | Illustrator | Open |
| 232414 | Web Designer | Open |
| 233211 | Civil Engineer | Open |
| 233212 | Geotechnical Engineer | Open |
| 233213 | Quantity Surveyor | Open |
| 233214 | Structural Engineer | Open |
| 233215 | Transport Engineer | Open |
| 233311 | Electrical Engineer | Open |
| 233411 | Electronics Engineer | Open |
| 233511 | Industrial Engineer | Open |
| 233512 | Mechanical Engineer | Open |
| 241111 | Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher | Open |
| 251211 | Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | Open |
| 251212 | Medical Radiation Therapist | Open |
| 251213 | Nuclear Medicine Technologist | Open |
| 251214 | Sonographer | Open |
| 251411 | Optometrist | Open |
| 251412 | Orthopist | Open |
| 251513 | Retail Pharmacist | Open |
| 252411 | Occupational Therapist | Open |
| 252511 | Physiotherapist | Open |
| 252711 | Audiologist | Open |
| 252712 | Speech Pathologist | Open |
| 253111 | General Practitioner | Open |
| 253112 | Resident Medical Officer | Open |
| 254311 | Nurse Manager | Open |
| 254411 | Nurse Practitioner | Open |
| 254412 | Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | Open |
| 254413 | Registered Nurse (Child & Family Health) | Open |
| 254414 | Registered Nurse (Community Health) | Open |
| 254415 | Registered Nurse (Critical Care & Emergency) | Open |
| 254416 | Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | Open |
| 254417 | Registered Nurse (Disability & Rehabilitation) | Open |
| 254418 | Registered Nurse (Medical) | Open |
| 254421 | Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | Open |
| 254422 | Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | Open |
| 254423 | Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | Open |
| 254424 | Registered Nurse (Surgical) | Open |
| 254425 | Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | Open |
| 254499 | Registered Nurses (nec) | Open |
| 271311 | Solicitor | Open |
| 272111 | Careers Counsellor | Open |
| 272112 | Drug & Alcohol Counsellor | Open |
| 272113 | Family & Marriage Counsellor | Open |
| 272114 | Rehabilitation Counsellor | Open |
| 272115 | Student Counsellor | Open |
| 272199 | Counsellors (nec) | Open |
| 272311 | Clinical Psychologist | Open |
| 272312 | Educational Psychologist | Open |
| 272313 | Organisational Psychologist | Open |
| 272399 | Psychologists (nec) | Open |
| 272499 | Social Professionals (nec) | Open |
| 272511 | Social Worker | Open |
| 272612 | Recreation Officer | Open |
| 272613 | Welfare Worker | Open |
| 321211 | Motor Mechanic (General) | Open |
| 321212 | Diesel Motor Mechanic | Open |
| 321213 | Motorcycle Mechanic | Open |
| 321214 | Small Engine Mechanic | Open |
| 351311 | Chef | Open |
| 391111 | Hairdresser | Open |
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CLOSED OCCUPATIONS |
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| ANZSCO | Occupation | Status |
| 131112 | Sales & Marketing Manager | Closed |
| 131113 | Advertising Manager | Closed |
| 132211 | Finance Manager | Closed |
| 132311 | Human Resource Manager | Closed |
| 132511 | Research and development man ager | Closed |
| 133111 | Construction Project Manager | Closed |
| 133211 | Engineering Manager | Closed |
| 133411 | Manufacturer | Closed |
| 133512 | Production Manager (Manufacturing) | Closed |
| 133513 | Production Manager (Mining) | Closed |
| 133611 | Supply and Distribution Manager | Closed |
| 134111 | Child Care Centre Manager | Closed |
| 134299 | Health & Welfare Services Managers (nec) | Closed |
| 134311 | School Principal | Closed |
| 134499 | Education Managers (nec) | Closed |
| 135112 | ICT Project Manager | Closed |
| 135199 | ICT Managers (nec) | Closed |
| 139911 | Arts Administrator or Manager | Closed |
| 139913 | Laboratory Manager | Closed |
| 139914 | Quality Assurance Manager | Closed |
| 139999 | Ambassador | Closed |
| 141111 | Cafe or Restaurant Manager | Closed |
| 141311 | Hotel or Motel Manager | Closed |
| 141999 | Accom. & Hospitality Managers (nec) | Closed |
| 142114 | Hair or Beauty Salon Manager | Closed |
| 149212 | Customer Service Manager | Closed |
| 149311 | Conference & Event Organiser | Closed |
| 149413 | Transport Company Manager | Closed |
| 149913 | Facilities Manager | Closed |
| 211112 | Dancer or Choreographer | Closed |
| 211212 | Music Director | Closed |
| 211299 | Music Professionals (nec) | Closed |
| 211311 | Photographer | Closed |
| 211499 | Visual Arts & Crafts Professionals (nec) | Closed |
| 212111 | Artistic Director | Closed |
| 212212 | Book or Script Editor | Closed |
| 212312 | Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) | Closed |
| 212314 | Film & Video Editor | Closed |
| 212315 | Program Director (Television or Radio) | Closed |
| 212316 | Stage Manager | Closed |
| 212317 | Technical Director | Closed |
| 212318 | Video Producer | Closed |
| 221111 | Accountant (General) | Closed |
| 221112 | Management Accountant | Closed |
| 221113 | Taxation Accountant | Closed |
| 221211 | Company Secretary | Closed |
| 221213 | External Auditor | Closed |
| 221214 | Internal Auditor | Closed |
| 222111 | Commodities Trader | Closed |
| 222112 | Finance Broker | Closed |
| 222113 | Insurance Broker | Closed |
| 222199 | Financial Brokers (nec) | Closed |
| 222211 | Financial Market Dealer | Closed |
| 222213 | Stockbroking Dealer | Closed |
| 222299 | Financial Dealers (nec) | Closed |
| 222311 | Financial Investment Adviser | Closed |
| 222312 | Financial Investment Manager | Closed |
| 223112 | Recruitment Consultant | Closed |
| 223211 | ICT Trainer | Closed |
| 224111 | Actuary | Closed |
| 224112 | Mathematician | Closed |
| 224212 | Gallery or Museum Curator | Closed |
| 224213 | Health Information Manager | Closed |
| 224214 | Records Manager | Closed |
| 224511 | Land Economist | Closed |
| 224512 | Valuer | Closed |
| 224611 | Librarian | Closed |
| 224711 | Management Consultant | Closed |
| 224712 | Organisation & Methods Analyst | Closed |
| 224914 | Patents Examiner | Closed |
| 224999 | Information and Org. Professionals (nec) | Closed |
| 225111 | Advertising Specialist | Closed |
| 225113 | Marketing Specialist | Closed |
| 225211 | ICT Account Manager | Closed |
| 225212 | ICT Business Development Manager | Closed |
| 225213 | ICT Sales Representative | Closed |
| 225499 | Technical Sales Representatives (nec) | Closed |
| 232212 | Surveyor | Closed |
| 232213 | Cartographer | Closed |
| 232214 | Other Spatial Scientist | Closed |
| 232311 | Fashion Designer | Closed |
| 232312 | Industrial Designer | Closed |
| 232313 | Jewellery Designer | Closed |
| 232511 | Interior Designer | Closed |
| 232611 | Urban & Regional Planner | Closed |
| 233111 | Chemical Engineer | Closed |
| 233112 | Materials Engineer | Closed |
| 233513 | Production or plant engineer | Closed |
| 233911 | Aeronautical Engineer | Closed |
| 233912 | Agricultural Engineer | Closed |
| 233913 | Biomedical Engineer | Closed |
| 233914 | Engineering Technologist | Closed |
| 233915 | Environmental Engineer | Closed |
| 233916 | Naval Architect | Closed |
| 234111 | Agricultural Consultant | Closed |
| 234112 | Agricultural Scientist | Closed |
| 234113 | Forester | Closed |
| 234411 | Geologist | Closed |
| 234611 | Medical Laboratory Scientist | Closed |
| 234711 | Veterinarian | Closed |
| 234914 | Physicist (medical physicist only) | Closed |
| 241213 | Primary School Teacher | Closed |
| 241311 | Middle School Teacher | Closed |
| 241411 | Secondary School Teacher | Closed |
| 241511 | Special Needs Teacher | Closed |
| 241512 | Teacher of the Hearing Impaired | Closed |
| 241513 | Teacher of the Sight Impaired | Closed |
| 241599 | Special Education Teachers (nec) | Closed |
| 249111 | Education Adviser | Closed |
| 249211 | Art Teacher (Private Tuition) | Closed |
| 249212 | Dance Teacher (Private Tuition) | Closed |
| 249214 | Music Teacher (Private Tuition) | Closed |
| 249299 | Private Tutors & Teachers (nec) | Closed |
| 249311 | Teacher of English SOL | Closed |
| 251111 | Dietitian | Closed |
| 251112 | Nutritionist | Closed |
| 251312 | Occupational Health and Safety Adviser | Closed |
| 251511 | Hospital Pharmacist | Closed |
| 251512 | Industrial Pharmacist | Closed |
| 251911 | Health Promotion Officer | Closed |
| 251912 | Orthotist or Prosthetist | Closed |
| 251999 | Health Diagnostic & Promotion Prof. | Closed |
| 252111 | Chiropractor | Closed |
| 252112 | Osteopath | Closed |
| 252211 | Acupuncturist | Closed |
| 252213 | Naturopath | Closed |
| 252214 | Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner | Closed |
| 252299 | Complementary Health Therapists (nec) | Closed |
| 252311 | Dental Specialist | Closed |
| 252312 | Dentist | Closed |
| 252611 | Podiatrist | Closed |
| 253211 | Anaesthetist | Closed |
| 253311 | Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | Closed |
| 253312 | Cardiologist | Closed |
| 253313 | Clinical Haematologist | Closed |
| 253314 | Medical Oncologist | Closed |
| 253315 | Endocrinologist | Closed |
| 253316 | Gastroenterologist | Closed |
| 253317 | Intensive Care Specialist | Closed |
| 253318 | Neurologist | Closed |
| 253321 | Paediatrician | Closed |
| 253322 | Renal Medicine Specialist | Closed |
| 253323 | Rheumatologist | Closed |
| 253324 | Thoracic Medicine Specialist | Closed |
| 253399 | Specialist Physicians (nec) | Closed |
| 253411 | Psychiatrist | Closed |
| 253511 | Surgeon (General) | Closed |
| 253512 | Cardiothoracic Surgeon | Closed |
| 253513 | Neurosurgeon | Closed |
| 253514 | Orthopaedic Surgeon | Closed |
| 253515 | Otorhinolaryngologist | Closed |
| 253516 | Paediatric Surgeon | Closed |
| 253517 | Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon | Closed |
| 253518 | Urologist | Closed |
| 253521 | Vascular Surgeon | Closed |
| 253911 | Dermatologist | Closed |
| 253912 | Emergency Medicine Specialist | Closed |
| 253913 | Obstetrician & Gynaecologist | Closed |
| 253914 | Ophthalmologist | Closed |
| 253915 | Pathologist | Closed |
| 253917 | Diagnostic & Interventional Radiologist | Closed |
| 253918 | Radiation Oncologist | Closed |
| 253999 | Medical Practitioners (nec) | Closed |
| 254111 | Midwife | Closed |
| 254211 | Nurse Educator | Closed |
| 254212 | Nurse Researcher | Closed |
| 261111 | ICT Business Analyst | Closed |
| 261112 | Systems Analyst | Closed |
| 261212 | Web Developer | Closed |
| 261311 | Analyst Programmer | Closed |
| 261312 | Developer Programmer | Closed |
| 261313 | Software Engineer | Closed |
| 261314 | Software Tester | Closed |
| 262111 | Database Administrator | Closed |
| 262112 | ICT Security Specialist | Closed |
| 262113 | Systems Administrator | Closed |
| 263111 | Computer Network & Systems Engineer | Closed |
| 263112 | Network Administrator | Closed |
| 263113 | Network Analyst | Closed |
| 263211 | ICT Quality Assurance Engineer | Closed |
| 263212 | ICT Support Engineer | Closed |
| 263213 | ICT Systems Test Engineer | Closed |
| 263299 | ICT Support and Test Engineers (nec) | Closed |
| 263311 | Telecommunications Engineer | Closed |
| 263312 | Telecommunications Network Engineer | Closed |
| 271111 | Barrister | Closed |
| 271299 | Judicial & Other Legal Professionals (nec) | Closed |
| 272412 | Interpreter | Closed |
| 311211 | Anaesthetic Technician | Closed |
| 311212 | Cardiac Technician | Closed |
| 311213 | Medical Laboratory Technician | Closed |
| 311215 | Pharmacy Technician | Closed |
| 311299 | Medical Technicians (nec) | Closed |
| 311312 | Meat Inspector | Closed |
| 311411 | Chemistry Technician | Closed |
| 311412 | Earth Science Technician | Closed |
| 311413 | Life Science Technician | Closed |
| 311499 | Science Technicians (nec) | Closed |
| 312111 | Architectural Draftsperson | Closed |
| 312112 | Building Associate | Closed |
| 312113 | Building Inspector | Closed |
| 312199 | Arch, Building & Surveying Technicians (nec) | Closed |
| 312211 | Civil Engineering Draftsperson | Closed |
| 312212 | Civil Engineering Technician | Closed |
| 312311 | Electrical Engineering Draftsperson | Closed |
| 312312 | Electrical Engineering Technician | Closed |
| 312512 | Mechanical Engineering Technician | Closed |
| 312912 | Metallurgical or Materials Technician | Closed |
| 312913 | Mine Deputy | Closed |
| 313111 | Hardware Technician | Closed |
| 313112 | ICT Customer Support Officer | Closed |
| 313113 | Web Administrator | Closed |
| 313199 | ICT Support Technicians (nec) | Closed |
| 313211 | Radio Communications Technician | Closed |
| 313212 | Telecommunications Field Engineer | Closed |
| 313214 | Tele. Technical Officer or Technologist | Closed |
| 321111 | Automotive Electrician | Closed |
| 322113 | Farrier | Closed |
| 322211 | Sheet metal Trades Worker | Closed |
| 322311 | Metal Fabricator | Closed |
| 322313 | Welder (First Class) | Closed |
| 323111 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) | Closed |
| 323112 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) | Closed |
| 323113 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) | Closed |
| 323211 | Fitter (General) | Closed |
| 323212 | Fitter & Turner | Closed |
| 323213 | Fitter-Welder | Closed |
| 323214 | Metal Machinist (First Class) | Closed |
| 323215 | Textile, Clothing & Footwear Mechanic | Closed |
| 323299 | Metal Fitters & Machinists (nec) | Closed |
| 323313 | Locksmith | Closed |
| 323314 | Precision Instrument Maker & Repairer | Closed |
| 323316 | Watch & Clock Maker & Repairer | Closed |
| 323412 | Toolmaker | Closed |
| 324111 | Panel beater | Closed |
| 324211 | Vehicle Body Builder | Closed |
| 324212 | Vehicle Trimmer | Closed |
| 331111 | Bricklayer | Closed |
| 331112 | Stonemason | Closed |
| 331211 | Carpenter & Joiner | Closed |
| 331212 | Carpenter | Closed |
| 331213 | Joiner | Closed |
| 332211 | Painting Trades Workers | Closed |
| 333111 | Glazier | Closed |
| 333211 | Fibrous Plasterer | Closed |
| 333212 | Solid Plasterer | Closed |
| 333311 | Roof Tiler | Closed |
| 333411 | Wall & Floor Tiler | Closed |
| 334111 | Plumber (General) | Closed |
| 334112 | Aircon. & Mechanical Services Plumber | Closed |
| 334113 | Drainer | Closed |
| 334114 | Gasfitter | Closed |
| 334115 | Roof Plumber | Closed |
| 341111 | Electrician (General) | Closed |
| 341112 | Electrician (Special Class) | Closed |
| 341113 | Lift Mechanic | Closed |
| 342111 | Airconditioning & Refrigeration Mechanic | Closed |
| 342212 | Technical Cable Jointer | Closed |
| 342311 | Business Machine Mechanic | Closed |
| 342313 | Electronic Equipment Trades Worker | Closed |
| 342314 | Electronic Instrument Tr. Worker (General) | Closed |
| 342315 | Elect. Instr. Trades Worker (Special Class) | Closed |
| 342411 | Cabler (Data & Telecommunications) | Closed |
| 342413 | Telecommunications Linesworker | Closed |
| 351111 | Baker | Closed |
| 351112 | Pastrycook | Closed |
| 351211 | Butcher or Smallgoods Maker | Closed |
| 351411 | Cook | Closed |
| 361111 | Dog Handler or Trainer | Closed |
| 361199 | Animal Attendants & Trainers (nec) | Closed |
| 361311 | Veterinary Nurse | Closed |
| 362111 | Florist | Closed |
| 362211 | Gardener (General) | Closed |
| 362212 | Arborist | Closed |
| 362213 | Landscape Gardener | Closed |
| 362311 | Greenkeeper | Closed |
| 392111 | Print Finisher | Closed |
| 392311 | Printing Machinist | Closed |
| 393213 | Dressmaker or Tailor | Closed |
| 393311 | Upholsterer | Closed |
| 394111 | Cabinetmaker | Closed |
| 394211 | Furniture Finisher | Closed |
| 394213 | Wood Machinist | Closed |
| 394299 | Wood Machinists & Other Wood Trades (nec) | Closed |
| 399111 | Boat Builder & Repairer | Closed |
| 399112 | Shipwright | Closed |
| 399211 | Chemical Plant Operator | Closed |
| 399213 | Power Generation Plant Operator | Closed |
| 399312 | Library Technician | Closed |
| 399411 | Jeweller | Closed |
| 399512 | Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video) | Closed |
| 399514 | Make Up Artist | Closed |
| 399516 | Sound Technician | Closed |
| 399599 | Performing Arts Technicians (nec) | Closed |
| 399611 | Sign writer | Closed |
| 411111 | Ambulance Officer | Closed |
| 411112 | Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic | Closed |
| 411213 | Dental Technician | Closed |
| 411311 | Diversional Therapist | Closed |
| 411411 | Enrolled Nurse | Closed |
| 411611 | Massage Therapist | Closed |
| 411711 | Community Worker | Closed |
| 411712 | Disabilities Services Officer | Closed |
| 411713 | Family Support Worker | Closed |
| 411715 | Residential Care Officer | Closed |
| 411716 | Youth Worker | Closed |
| 452311 | Diving Instructor (Open Water) | Closed |
| 452312 | Gymnastics Coach or Instructor | Closed |
| 452313 | Horse Riding Coach or Instructor | Closed |
| 452314 | Snow sport Instructor | Closed |
| 452315 | Swimming Coach or Instructor | Closed |
| 452316 | Tennis Coach | Closed |
| 452317 | Other Sports Coach or Instructor | Closed |
| 452321 | Sports Development Officer | Closed |
| 452411 | Footballer | Closed |
| 452499 | Sportspersons (nec) | Closed |
| 511111 | Contract Administrator | Closed |
| 511112 | Program or Project Administrator | Closed |
| 599612 | Insurance Loss Adjuster | Closed |
| 611211 | Insurance Agent | Closed |
| 639211 | Retail Buyer | Closed |
For more information about the nomination criteria and applying Skilled nominated (subclass 190) visa for Australian Capital Territory (ACT) nomination, please get in touch with our migration team at info@australasiaeduconnect.com.au.
Sources:
- http://www.canberrayourfuture.com.au/portal/migrating/article/skilled-visa-act-nomination/
- http://www.canberrayourfuture.com.au/workspace/uploads/documents/act-occupation-list-march-18.pdf
- http://www.canberrayourfuture.com.au/workspace/uploads/documents/190-guidelines-jan-18.pdf