The ACT Occupation List identifies the skills that are currently in demand in Canberra.
The ACT Occupation List is used to determine the eligibility for ACT support of the following programs:
- Skilled Migration: ACT nomination of a Skilled – Nominated (subclass 190) visa.
- Employer Nomination: Regional Certifying Body support of an Employer Nomination under the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme.
The ACT Occupation List determines if the occupation is available for ACT nomination:
Open Occupations: you can apply for ACT nomination if you meet the nomination criteria.
Closed Occupations: You may be eligible to apply for ACT nomination if you have close ties (job offer or close family) to Canberra and you meet the nomination criteria.
Latest update 10 Feb 2015: New Australian Capital Territory – ACT Occupation List Released
ANZSCO Code | Occupation Name | Status |
134111 | Child Care Centre Manager | Open |
232111 | Architect | Open |
232112 | Landscape Architect | Open |
241111 | Early Childhood (Pre-Primary ) Teacher | Open |
251211 | Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | Open |
251212 | Medical Radiation Therapist | Open |
251213 | Nuclear Medicine Technologist | Open |
251214 | Sonographer | Open |
251513 | Retail Pharmacist | Open |
252411 | Occupational Therapist | Open |
252511 | Physiotherapist | Open |
252611 | Podiatrist | Open |
253111 | General Medical Practitioner | Open |
254411 | Nurse Practitioner | Open |
254412 | Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | Open |
254413 | Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) | Open |
254414 | Registered Nurse (Community Health) | Open |
254415 | Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emerg.) | Open |
254416 | Registered Nurse (Development Disability) | Open |
254417 | Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehab.) | 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 (Paedriatric) | Open |
254499 | Registered Nurse nec “not elsewhere classified” | Open |
271311 | Solicitor | Open |
272311 | Clinical Psychologist | Open |
272111 | Careers Counsellor | Open |
272112 | Drug and Alcohol Counsellor | Open |
272113 | Family and 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 |
272314 | Psychotherapist | Open |
272399 | Psychologists nec | Open |
272511 | Social Worker | Open |
272611 | Community Arts Worker | Open |
272612 | Recreation Officer | Open |
272613 | Welfare Worker | Open |
312111 | Architectural Draftsperson | Open |
312112 | Building Associate | Open |
312113 | Building Inspector | Open |
312114 | Construction Estimator | Open |
312115 | Plumbing Inspector | Open |
312116 | Surveying or Spatial Science Technician | Open |
312199 | Arch., Building and Surv. Technicians nec | Open |
321211 | Motor Mechanic (General) | Open |
321212 | Diesel Motor Mechanic | Open |
321213 | Motorcycle Mechanic | Open |
321214 | Small Engine Mechanic | Open |
324111 | Panel beater | Open |
324311 | Vehicle Painter | Open |
334111 | Plumber (General) | Open |
334112 | Airconditioning and Mech. Serv. Plumber | Open |
334113 | Drainer | Open |
334114 | Gasfitter | Open |
334115 | Roof plumber | Open |
CLOSED OCCUPATIONS
You may be eligible to apply for ACT nomination of a closed occupation if you have close ties (job offer or close family) to Canberra and you meet the nomination criteria.
The closed occupations include:
Chief Executive or Managing Director Corporate General Manager Defence Force Senior Officer Aquaculture Farmer Cotton Grower Flower Grower Fruit or Nut Grower Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower Grape Grower Mixed Crop Farmer Sugar Cane Grower Turf Grower Vegetable Grower Crop Farmers nec Apiarist Beef Cattle Farmer Dairy Cattle Farmer Deer Farmer Goat Farmer Horse Breeder Mixed Livestock Farmer Pig Farmer Poultry Farmer Sheep Farmer Livestock Farmers nec Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer Sales and Marketing Manager Advertising Manager Public Relations Manager Corporate Services Manager Finance Manager Human Resource Manager Policy and Planning Manager Research and Development Manager Construction Project Manager Project Builder Engineering Manager Importer or Exporter Wholesaler Manufacturer Production Manager (Forestry) Production Manager (Manufacturing) Production Manager (Mining) Supply and Distribution Manager Procurement Manager Medical Administrator Nursing Clinical Director Primary Health Organisation Manager Welfare Centre Manager Health and Welfare Serv. Managers School Principal Faculty Head Regional Education Manager Education Managers nec Chief Information Officer ICT Project Manager ICT Managers nec Commissioned Defence Force Officer Commissioned Fire Officer Commissioned Police Officer Senior Non-Comm. Defence Member Art Administrator or Manager Environmental Manager Laboratory Manager Quality Assurance Manager Sports Administrator Specialist Managers nec Cafe or Rest Manager (excl fast food) Caravan Park/ Camping Manager Hotel or Motel Manager Licensed Club Manager Bed and Breakfast Operator Retirement Village Manager Accom. and Hospitality Managers nec Antique Dealer Environmental Consultant |
Clinical Haematologist Medical Oncologist Endocrinologist Gastroenterologist Intensive Care Specialist Neurologist Paediatrician Renal Medicine Specialist Rheumatologist Thoracic Medicine Specialist Specialist Physician nec Psychiatrist Surgeon (General) Cardiothoracic Surgeon Neurosurgeon Orthopaedic Surgeon ICT Business Analyst Electronic Engineering Draftsperson Engineering Patternmaker Veterinary Nurse Television Equipment Operator Horse Riding Coach or Instructor |
To determine your eligibility for ACT nomination you must read the ‘Guidelines for applying for ACT nomination’ and make sure that you meet the nomination criteria.
See: http://www.canberrayourfuture.com.au/portal/migrating/article/skilled-visas/.
Note: The ACT Occupation List is not linked to specific job vacancies and it is not a guarantee of a job in a nominated occupation.
Source: http://www.canberrayourfuture.com.au/portal/migrating/article/act-occupation-list/