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ACT-Occupations List

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY (ACT)

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) offers Territory nomination under the following skilled migration streams:

Skilled Regional (provisional) subclass 491 visa.
Skilled Nominated (permanent) subclass 190 visa.

The ACT Occupation List identifies the skills that are currently in demand in Canberra (for skilled migration purposes). The ACT Occupation List is not linked to specific job vacancies and it is not a guarantee of a job in a nominated occupation. You must be satisfied that there are sufficient employment opportunities in your nominated occupation before you apply for ACT nomination. You will compete for employment vacancies with all people in the labour market as part of a normal selection process. Your success will depend on employer requirements, your relevant skills, your experience and your level of English language ability.

New residents generally do not meet the criteria of employers with employment opportunities that require Australian Citizenship or a security clearance.

ACT Occupation List updates

While a major analysis of the demand for occupations will generally be undertaken twice a year, usually in January and July, the demand for each occupation will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Once it is determined that the demand for an occupation has been met, the occupation will be closed without further notice.

ACT Occupation List

Occupation Caveats: The following caveats apply to certain ‘open’ occupations on the ACT Occupation List. If you wish to nominate an ‘open’ occupation but you cannot comply with any ‘caveat’, the occupation is deemed to be ‘closed’. If your occupation is closed or deemed to be closed, you (or a spouse / partner) cannot claim Matrix points for an ‘open’ occupation in any category.

OPEN OCCUPATIONS – 190 and 491 NOMINATION
ANZSCO	Occupation	Status
131112	Sales & Marketing Manager	Open
131113	Advertising Manager	Open
131114	Public Relations Manager	Open
132511	Research and development manager **	Only Open if caveat is met
133111	Construction Project Manager	Open
133211	Engineering Manager	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
233311	Electrical Engineer	Open
233411	Electronics Engineer	Open
233511	Industrial Engineer	Open
233512	Mechanical Engineer	Open
233513	Production or plant engineer	Open
233911	Aeronautical Engineer	Open
233912	Agricultural Engineer	Open
233913	Biomedical Engineer	Open
233914	Engineering Technologist	Open
233915	Environmental Engineer	Open
233999	Engineering Professionals nec	Open
233916	Naval Architect**	Only Open if caveat is met
234111	Agricultural Consultant**	Only Open if caveat is met
234112	Agricultural Scientist**	Only Open if caveat is met
234211	Chemist **	Only Open if caveat is met
234312	Environmental Consultant **	Only Open if caveat is met
234313	Environmental Research Scientist **	Only Open if caveat is met
234399	Environmental Scientists nec **	Only Open if caveat is met
234411	Geologist **	Only Open if caveat is met
234412	Geophysicist **	Only Open if caveat is met
234413	Hydrogeologist **	Only Open if caveat is met
234511	Life Scientist (general) **	Only Open if caveat is met
234517	Microbiologist **	Only Open if caveat is met
234518	Zoologist **	Only Open if caveat is met
234599	life scientists (nec) **	Only Open if caveat is met
234513	Biochemist **	Only Open if caveat is met
234514	Biotechnologist **	Only Open if caveat is met
234515	Botanist**	Only Open if caveat is met
234516	Marine Biologist**	Only Open if caveat is met
234611	Medical Laboratory Scientist**	Only Open if caveat is met
234914	Physicist **	Only Open if caveat is met
234999	Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec **	Only Open if caveat is met
242111	University Lecturer **	Only Open if caveat is met
251211	Medical Diagnostic Radiographer	Open
251212	Medical Radiation Therapist	Open
251213	Nuclear Medicine Technologist	Open
251214	Sonographer	Open
251511	Hospital Pharmacist ##	Only Open if caveat is met
251512	Industrial Pharmacist ##	Only Open if caveat is met
251513	Retail Pharmacist ##	Only Open if caveat is met
252411	Occupational Therapist	Open
252511	Physiotherapist	Open
252711	Audiologist	Open
252712	Speech Pathologist	Open
253111	General Practitioner	Open
253112	Resident Medical Officer	Open
254111	Midwife	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
261111	ICT Business Analyst **	Only Open if caveat is met
261112	Systems Analyst**	Only Open if caveat is met
261211	Multimedia Specialist	Open
261212	Web Developer	Open
261311	Analyst Programmer**	Only Open if caveat is met
261312	Developer Programmer**	Only Open if caveat is met
261313	Software Engineer**	Only Open if caveat is met
261314	Software Tester**	Only Open if caveat is met
261399	Software and Applications Prog. nec**	Only Open if caveat is met
262111	Database Administrator**	Only Open if caveat is met
262112	ICT Security Specialist**	Only Open if caveat is met
262113	Systems Administrator**	Only Open if caveat is met
263111	Computer Network & Systems Engineer**	Only Open if caveat is met

263112	Network Administrator**	Only Open if caveat is met
263113	Network Analyst**	Only Open if caveat is met
263211	ICT Quality Assurance Engineer**	Only Open if caveat is met
263212	ICT Support Engineer**	Only Open if caveat is met
263213	ICT Systems Test Engineer**	Only Open if caveat is met
263299	ICT Support and Test Engineers (nec) **	Only Open if caveat is met
263311	Telecommunications Engineer**	Only Open if caveat is met
263312	Telecommunications Network Engineer**	Only Open if caveat is met
272111	Careers Counsellor	Open
272112	Drug & Alcohol Counsellor	Open
272113	Family & Marriage Counsellor	Open
272114	Rehabilitation Counsellor	Open
272115	Student Counsellor	Open
272199	Counsellor (nec)	Open
272311	Clinical Psychologist	Open
272312	Educational Psychologist	Open
272313	Organisational Psychologist	Open
272314	Psychotherapist	Open
272399	Psychologists (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
322311	Metal Fabricator	Open
322313	Welder (First Class)	Open
324111	Panel beater	Open
331111	Bricklayer	Open
331112	Stonemason	Open
332211	Painting Trades Workers	Open
333211	Fibrous Plasterer	Open
333212	Solid Plasterer	Open

334111	Plumber (General) ^^	Only Open if caveat is met
334112	Aircon. & Mechanical Services Plumber ^^	Only Open if caveat is met
334113	Drainer ^^	Only Open if caveat is met
334114	Gasfitter ^^	Only Open if caveat is met
334115	Roof Plumber ^^	Only Open if caveat is met
341111	Electrician (General) ^^	Only Open if caveat is met
341112	Electrician (Special Class) ^^	Only Open if caveat is met
341113	Lift Mechanic ^^	Only Open if caveat is met
342111	Air-con & Refrigeration Mechanic ^^	Only Open if caveat is met
391111	Hairdresser	Open
394111	Cabinetmaker	Open
411411	Enrolled Nurse	Open

Closed occupations – 190 and 491 NOMINATION
ANZSCO	Occupation	Status
121212	Flower Grower	Closed
121215	Grape Grower	Closed
121221	Vegetable Grower	Closed
121311	Apiarist	Closed
121321	Poultry Farmer	Closed
132111	Corporate Services Manager	Closed
132211	Finance Manager	Closed
132311	Human Resource Manager	Closed
133411	Manufacturer	Closed
133511	Production Manager (Forestry)	Closed
133512	Production Manager (Manufacturing)	Closed
133513	Production Manager (Mining)	Closed
133611	Supply and Distribution Manager	Closed
134111	Child Care Centre Manager	Closed
134212	Nursing Clinical Director	Closed
134213	Primary Health Organisation Manager	Closed
134214	Welfare 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
139912	Environmental Manager	Closed
139913	Laboratory Manager	Closed
139914	Quality Assurance Manager	Closed
139999	Specialist Managers nec	Closed
141111	Cafe or Restaurant Manager	Closed
141311	Hotel or Motel Manager	Closed
141999	Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec	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
211213	Musician (Instrumental)	Closed
211299	Music Professionals (nec)	Closed
211311	Photographer	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
212411	Copywriter	Closed
212412	Newspaper or Periodical Editor	Closed
212413	Print Journalist	Closed
212415	Technical Writer	Closed
212416	Television Journalist	Closed
212499	Journalist & other writers (nec)	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
224113	Statistician	Closed
224212	Gallery or Museum Curator	Closed
224213	Health Information Manager	Closed
224214	Records Manager	Closed
224311	Economist	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
233215	Transport Engineer	Closed
233611	Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)	Closed
233612	Petroleum Engineer	Closed
234113	Forester	Closed
234212	Food technologist	Closed
234711	Veterinarian	Closed
234911	Conservator	Closed
234912	Metallurgist	Closed
234913	Meteorologist	Closed
241111	Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher	Closed
241311	Middle School Teacher	Closed
241411	Secondary School Teacher	Closed
241213	Primary 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 to speakers of other languages	Closed
251111	Dietitian	Closed
251112	Nutritionist	Closed
251312	Occupational Health and Safety Adviser	Closed
251411	Optometrist	Closed
251412	Orthopist	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
252611	Podiatrist	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
254211	Nurse Educator	Closed
254212	Nurse Researcher	Closed
271111	Barrister	Closed
271311	Solicitor	Closed
271299	Judicial & Other Legal Professionals (nec)	Closed
272412	Interpreter	Closed
272499	Social Professionals (nec)	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
311399	Primary Products Inspectors nec	Closed
311411	Chemistry Technician	Closed
311412	Earth Science Technician	Closed
311413	Life Science Technician	Closed
311499	Science Technicians (nec)	Closed
312111	Architectural Draftsperson	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
313213	Telecommunications network planner	Closed
313214	Tele. Technical Officer or Technologist	Closed
321111	Automotive Electrician	Closed
322113	Farrier	Closed
322211	Sheet metal Trades Worker	Closed
322312	Pressure welder	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
323299	Metal Fitters & Machinists (nec)	Closed
323313	Locksmith	Closed
323314	Precision Instrument Maker & Repairer	Closed
323412	Toolmaker	Closed
324211	Vehicle Body Builder	Closed
324212	Vehicle Trimmer	Closed
331211	Carpenter & Joiner	Closed
331212	Carpenter	Closed
331213	Joiner	Closed
333111	Glazier	Closed
333311	Roof Tiler	Closed
333411	Wall & Floor Tiler	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 Lines worker	Closed
351111	Baker	Closed
351112	Pastry cook	Closed
351211	Butcher or Smallgoods Maker	Closed
351311	Chef	Closed
351411	Cook	Closed
361111	Dog Handler or Trainer	Closed
361112	Horse 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
394211	Furniture Finisher	Closed
394213	Wood Machinist	Closed
394299	Wood Machinists & Other Wood Trades (nec)	Closed
399111	Boat Builder & Repairer	Closed
399112	Shipwright	Closed
399213	Power Generation Plant Operator	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
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

REGIONAL OCCUPATION LIST – 491 NOMINATION ONLY
121216	mixed crop farmer	Closed
121217	sugar cane grower	Closed
121299	crop farmers (nec)	Closed
121312	beef cattle farmer	Closed
121313	dairy cattle farmer	Closed
121314	deer farmer	Closed
121315	goat farmer	Closed
121316	horse breeder	Closed
121317	mixed livestock farmer	Closed
121318	pig farmer	Closed
121322	sheep farmer	Closed
121399	livestock farmers (nec)	Closed
121411	mixed crop and livestock farmer	Closed
132411	policy and planning manager	Closed
133112	project builder	Closed
133612	procurement manager	Closed
134211	medical administrator	Closed
134412	regional education manager	Closed
139915	sports administrator	Closed
141211	caravan park and camping ground manager	Closed
142115	post office manager	Closed
149111	amusement centre manager	Closed
149112	fitness centre manager	Closed
149113	sports centre manager	Closed
149912	cinema or theatre manager	Closed
149914	financial institution branch manager	Closed
223111	human resource adviser	Closed
223113	workplace relations adviser	Closed
224412	policy analyst	Closed
224912	liaison officer	Closed
225112	market research analyst	Closed
231111	aeroplane pilot	Closed
231113	flying instructor	Closed
231114	helicopter pilot	Closed
231213	ship’s master	Closed
232413	multimedia designer	Closed
234213	wine maker	Closed
234311	conservation officer	Closed
234915	exercise physiologist	Closed
242211	vocational education teacher	Closed
251311	environmental health officer	Closed
252312	dentist	Closed
253211	anaesthetist	Closed
271214	intellectual property lawyer	Closed
272413	translator	Closed
272611	community arts worker	Closed
311111	agricultural technician	Closed
311214	operating theatre technician	Closed
311216	pathology collector	Closed
312114	construction estimator	Closed
312116	surveying or spatial science technician	Closed
312511	mechanical engineering draftsperson	Closed
312611	safety inspector	Closed
312911	maintenance planner	Closed
312999	building and engineering technicians (nec)	Closed
324311	vehicle painter	Closed
332111	floor finisher	Closed
342211	electrical lines worker	Closed
361114	zookeeper	Closed
362411	nurseryperson	Closed
399212	gas or petroleum operator	Closed
411211	dental hygienist	Closed
411214	dental therapist	Closed
441211	emergency service worker	Closed
451211	driving instructor	Closed
451399	funeral workers (nec)	Closed
451711	flight attendant	Closed
451815	first aid trainer	Closed
452413	jockey	Closed
599915	clinical coder	Closed
612112	property manager	Closed
612115	real estate representative	Closed

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