Hard to fill jobs in the NT

The Northern Territory (NT) Government identifies jobs in high demand or that are critical to the local economy and industry. This is known as the Northern Territory skilled occupation priority list (NTSOPL).

The list is developed and updated annually.

Get the NT skilled occupation priority list PDF (216.3 KB).

Occupations may be grouped together and placed into the next category unit group level to allow a broader scope of occupations to be covered. These groups are identified with an asterisk.

Jobs and skill levels

The occupations listed on this page have all been assigned an Australian and New Zealand standard classification of occupation (ANZSCO) code and skill level.

The codes and skill levels are used for a range of purposes, including on applications for migration to the NT and Australia.

Skill level numbers show the level of qualifications or experience needed for each job, in the following order:

  • ANZSCO skill level 1 - bachelor degree or higher qualification
  • ANZSCO skill level 2 - associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma
  • ANZSCO skill level 3 - certificate III or certificate IV
  • ANZSCO skill level 4 - certificate II or certificate III
  • ANZSCO skill level 5 - certificate I or compulsory secondary education.

For more information, go to the Australian Bureau of Statistics website.

Skilled migration

For more information about occupations open to skilled migration, read the NT migration occupation list.

You can find information on migrate to work on The Territory website, or email Migration NT at migration@nt.gov.au.

How to report a hard to fill job

If you have a job vacancy in your business that is hard to fill, you can report it to the Industry Skills Advisory Council NT (ISACNT).

ISACNT works with business and peak industry bodies throughout the year to:

  • gather evidence about hard to fill jobs and
  • make recommendations to the NT Government.

To find out more, go to the ISACNT website.

Read the information paper used to determine which jobs are included on the list.

NT skilled occupation priority list information paper PDF (336.1 KB)
NT skilled occupation priority list information paper DOCX (675.0 KB)

NT skilled occupation priority list

Release date: 27 June 2024.

Read below to find a list of current high priority, priority and industry priority jobs.

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ANZSCO code Occupation ANZSCO skill level
111211 Corporate General Manager 1
132511 Research and Development Manager 1
133111 Construction Project Manager 1
133112 Project Builder 1
133513 Production Manager (Mining) 1
134111 Child Care Centre Manager 1
135112 ICT Project Manager 1
139999 Specialist Managers nec 1
149212 Customer Service Manager 2
222113 Insurance Broker 2
223311 Training and Development Professional 1
231213 Ship's Master 2
232112 Landscape Architect 1
232212 Surveyor 1
232611 Urban and Regional Planner 1
233211 Civil Engineer 1
233214 Structural Engineer 1
233311 Electrical Engineer 1
233512 Mechanical Engineer 1
234312 Environmental Consultant 1
234313 Environmental Research Scientist 1
241111 Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher 1
242211 Vocational Education Teacher (Aus) \ Polytechnic Teacher (NZ) 1
252712 Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist 1
254499 Registered Nurses nec 1
261111 ICT Business Analyst 1
262113 Systems Administrator 1
263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer 1
272311 Clinical Psychologist 1
312111 Architectural Draftsperson 2
312112 Building Associate 2
312116 Surveying or Spatial Science Technician 2
312511 Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson 2
313199 ICT Support Technicians nec 2
321111 Automotive Electrician 3
321211 Motor Mechanic (General) 3
321212 Diesel Motor Mechanic 3
321213 Motorcycle Mechanic 3
321214 Small Engine Mechanic 3
322311 Metal Fabricator 3
323211 Fitter (General) 3
323299 Metal Fitters and Machinists nec 3
331212 Carpenter 3
333111 Glazier 3
334116 Plumber (General) 3
341111 Electrician (General) 3
341112 Electrician (Special Class) 3
342111 Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic 3
351311 Chef 2
351411 Cook 3
391111 Hairdresser 3
399999 Technicians and Trades Workers nec 3
411511 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker 2
421111 Child Care Worker 3
423111 Aged or Disabled Carer 4
431111 Bar Attendant 4
431511 Waiter 4
442217 Security Officer 4
511112 Program or Project Administrator 2
531111 General Clerk 4
612112 Property Manager 3
621312 Motor Vehicle Parts Interpreter / Automotive Parts Salesperson 4
712111 Crane, Hoist or Lift Operator 4
721214 Excavator Operator 4
721215 Grader Operator 4
721216 Loader Operator 4
733111 Truck Driver (General) 4

Definitions

  • ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand standard classification of occupation is a skill-based occupation classification standard used by the Australian Bureau of Statistics
  • nec - not elsewhere classified is a term used to describe occupation that has not been classified anywhere else under the ANZSCO classification system

Source: NT Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade.

ANZSCO code Occupation ANZSCO skill level
111111 Chief Executive or Managing Director 1
121111 Aquaculture Farmer 1
121312 Beef Cattle Farmer 1
131112 Sales and Marketing Manager 1
131114 Public Relations Manager 1
132111 Corporate Services Manager 1
132211 Finance Manager 1
132311 Human Resource Manager 1
132411 Policy and Planning Manager 1
133211 Engineering Manager 1
133512 Production Manager (Manufacturing) 1
133611 Supply and Distribution Manager 1
134299 Health and Welfare Services Managers nec 1
134499 Education Managers nec 1
135199 ICT Managers nec 1
139911 Arts Administrator or Manager 1
139912 Environmental Manager 1
139916 Quality Assurance Manager 1
141111 Cafe or Restaurant Manager 2
149311 Conference and Event Organiser 2
149411 Fleet Manager 2
149999 Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec 2
221111 Accountant (General) 1
221214 Internal Auditor 1
222311 Financial Investment Adviser 1
223111 Human Resource Adviser 1
223112 Recruitment Consultant 1
223113 Workplace Relations Adviser 1
224114 Data Analyst 1
224116 Statistician 1
224311 Economist 1
224611 Librarian 1
224713 Management Consultant 1
224912 Liaison Officer 1
224999 Information and Organisation Professionals nec 1
225113 Marketing Specialist 1
225213 ICT Sales Representative 1
225311 Public Relations Professional 1
225411 Sales Representative (Industrial Products) 1
231114 Helicopter Pilot 1
231212 Ship's Engineer 2
232111 Architect 1
232411 Graphic Designer 1
232414 Web Designer 1
233111 Chemical Engineer 1
233212 Geotechnical Engineer 1
233511 Industrial Engineer 1
233611 Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) 1
233915 Environmental Engineer 1
234311 Conservation Officer 1
234399 Environmental Scientists nec 1
234413 Hydrogeologist 1
234711 Veterinarian 1
241213 Primary School Teacher 1
241311 Middle School Teacher / Intermediate School Teacher 1
241411 Secondary School Teacher 1
242111 University Lecturer 1
251111 Dietitian 1
251214 Sonographer 1
251311 Environmental Health Officer 1
251312 Occupational Health and Safety Adviser 1
251411 Optometrist 1
251511 Hospital Pharmacist 1
252111 Chiropractor 1
252312 Dentist 1
252411 Occupational Therapist 1
252511 Physiotherapist 1
252611 Podiatrist 1
252711 Audiologist 1
253111 General Practitioner 1
253514 Orthopaedic Surgeon 1
253915 Pathologist 1
254111 Midwife 1
254211 Nurse Educator 1
254212 Nurse Researcher 1
254411 Nurse Practitioner 1
2544 - - Registered Nurse 1
261113 User Experience Designer 1
261312 Developer Programmer 1
261313 Software Engineer 1
261316 Devops Engineer 1
262115 Cyber Security Advice and Assessment Specialist 1
263211 ICT Quality Assurance Engineer 1
263212 ICT Support Engineer 1
263213 ICT Systems Test Engineer 1
271299 Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec 1
272199 Counsellors nec 1
272412 Interpreter 1
272499 Social Professionals nec 1
272511 Social Worker 1
272613 Welfare Worker 1
311215 Pharmacy Technician 2
311412 Earth Science Technician 2
312114 Construction Estimator 2
312212 Civil Engineering Technician 2
312312 Electrical Engineering Technician 2
312611 Safety Inspector 2
312911 Maintenance Planner 2
312912 Metallurgical or Materials Technician 2
312999 Building and Engineering Technicians nec 2
313112 ICT Customer Support Officer 2
323212 Fitter and Turner 3
342311 Business Machine Mechanic 3
342313 Electronic Equipment Trades Worker 3
342411 Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) 3
342414 Telecommunications Technician 3
351111 Baker 3
351112 Pastrycook 3
351211 Butcher or Smallgoods Maker 3
362611 Gardener (General) 3
362711 Landscape Gardener 3
362712 Irrigation Technician 3
393311 Upholsterer 3
399911 Diver 3
399918 Fire Protection Equipment Technician 3
411214 Dental Therapist 1
411411 Enrolled Nurse 2
411611 Massage Therapist 2
411711 Community Worker 2
411712 Disabilities Services Officer 2
411713 Family Support Worker 2
411716 Youth Worker 2
421114 Out of School Hours Care Worker 3
422116 Teachers' Aide 4
423211 Dental Assistant 4
423313 Personal Care Assistant 4
431112 Barista 4
431411 Hotel Service Manager 2
451412 Tour Guide 3
452111 Fitness Instructor 4
511111 Contract Administrator 2
512111 Office Manager 2
521211 Secretary (General) 2
541112 Call or Contact Centre Operator 4
542111 Receptionist (General) 4
551111 Accounts Clerk 4
551211 Bookkeeper 3
591116 Warehouse Administrator 4
591211 Despatching and Receiving Clerk 4
599411 Human Resource Clerk 4
599599 Inspectors and Regulatory Officers nec 4
599999 Clerical and Administrative Workers nec 4
611312 Sales Representative (Business Services) 4
611313 Sales Representative (Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories) 4
621511 Retail Supervisor 4
721311 Forklift Driver 4
732111 Delivery Driver 4
741111 Storeperson 4

Definitions

  • ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand standard classification of occupation is a skill-based occupation classification standard used by the Australian Bureau of Statistics
  • nec - not elsewhere classified is a term used to describe occupation that has not been classified anywhere else under the ANZSCO classification system

Source: NT Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade.

ANZSCO code Occupation ANZSCO skill level
134214 Welfare Centre Manager 1
141311 Hotel or Motel Manager 2
141999 Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec 2
142111 Retail Manager (General) 2
149112 Fitness Centre Manager 2
149914 Financial Institution Branch Manager 2
221211 Company Secretary 1
222112 Finance Broker 2
225212 ICT Business Development Manager 1
231111 Aeroplane Pilot 1
233999 Engineering Professionals nec 1
234314 Park Ranger 1
234411 Geologist 1
234611 Medical Laboratory Scientist 1
241511 Special Needs Teacher 1
241599 Special Education Teachers nec 1
251513 Retail Pharmacist 1
253112 Resident Medical Officer 1
253311 Specialist Physician (General Medicine) 1
253321 Paediatrician 1
253411 Psychiatrist 1
253917 Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist 1
253999 Medical Practitioners nec 1
272112 Drug and Alcohol Counsellor 1
272312 Educational Psychologist 1
272399 Psychologists nec 1
312113 Building Inspector 2
312211 Civil Engineering Draftsperson 2
312512 Mechanical Engineering Technician 2
313111 Hardware Technician 2
313211 Radiocommunications Technician 2
313214 Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist 2
322211 Sheetmetal Worker 3
322313 Welder (First Class) (Aus) / Welder (NZ) 3
323111 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) 3
323112 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) 3
323213 Fitter-Welder 3
323214 Metal Machinist (First Class) 3
324111 Panelbeater 3
324311 Vehicle Painter 3
331111 Bricklayer 3
331211 Carpenter and Joiner 3
332211 Painter 3
333211 Plasterer (Wall and Ceiling) 3
333212 Renderer (Solid Plaster) 3
333311 Roof Tiler 3
333411 Wall and Floor Tiler 3
334112 Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber 3
334114 Gasfitter 3
334117 Fire Protection Plumber 3
361311 Veterinary Nurse 3
362111 Florist 3
362511 Arborist 3
392311 Printing Machinist 3
394112 Cabinet Maker 3
399111 Boat Builder and Repairer 3
399513 Light Technician 3
399913 Optical Dispenser / Dispensing Optician 3
411715 Residential Care Officer 2
431311 Gaming Worker 4
441312 Police Officer 2
442111 Prison Officer 4
442213 Crowd Controller 4
451111 Beauty Therapist 3
452212 Fishing Guide 3
452315 Swimming Coach or Instructor 4
521111 Personal Assistant 2
542113 Hotel or Motel Receptionist 4
552111 Bank Worker 3
552211 Credit or Loans Officer (Aus) / Finance Clerk (NZ) 3
599514 Invasive Pest, Weed and Disease Inspector 4
612114 Real Estate Agent 3
612115 Real Estate Representative 3
621311 Motor Vehicle or Caravan Salesperson 4
711211 Industrial Spraypainter 4
711513 Plastics Fabricator or Welder 4
711999 Machine Operators nec 4
712211 Driller 4
712999 Stationary Plant Operators nec 4
721211 Earthmoving Plant Operator (General) 4
721212 Backhoe Operator 4
721213 Bulldozer Operator 4
721911 Aircraft Baggage Handler and Airline Ground Crew 4
721912 Linemarker 4
721999 Mobile Plant Operators nec 4
731112 Taxi Driver 4
731211 Bus Driver 4
733113 Furniture Removalist 4
811411 Commercial Housekeeper 5
821111 Builder's Labourer 5
821113 Earthmoving Labourer 5
821114 Plumber's Assistant 5
821211 Concreter 5
821711 Construction Rigger 4
821712 Scaffolder 4
821713 Steel Fixer 4
821915 Surveyor's Assistant 5
831311 Meat Process Worker 5
831313 Seafood Process Worker 5
839111 Metal Engineering Process Worker 5
839911 Cement and Concrete Plant Worker 5
842213 Fruit Picker 5
842221 Vegetable Picker 5
843311 Horticultural Nursery Assistant 5
843411 Pest Control Technician 4
851311 Kitchenhand 5
899211 Deck Hand 4
899923 Road Traffic Controller 5
899412 Autoglazier 4
899415 Tyre Fitter 4
899914 Electrical or Telecommunications Trades Assistant 5
899916 Mechanic's Assistant 5
899999 Labourers nec 5

Definitions

  • ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand standard classification of occupation is a skill-based occupation classification standard used by the Australian Bureau of Statistics
  • nec - not elsewhere classified is a term used to describe occupation that has not been classified anywhere else under the ANZSCO classification system

Source: NT Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade.


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