NT
Northern Territory state nomination (190 & 491)
Program status, the official occupation list and EOI demand for Northern Territory.
Is Northern Territory nominating right now?
The Northern Territory's 2026-27 nomination applications opened on 21 August 2026 for onshore and selected offshore streams. People living in the NT can nominate any federally eligible occupation; the list below applies to offshore priority-occupation applicants.
Its official list currently has 139 occupations (0 for 190 and 139 for 491).
Checked 17 September 2026Official NT website
Occupations in Northern Territory
Whether each occupation is on Northern Territory's official list, and how many 190 and 491 EOIs name Northern Territory (as at August 2026).
139 of 400 occupations
| Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)254415Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration of licence to work in Australia | 491Offshore priority occupation — Living overseas | 472 | 559 |
| Chef351311 | 491Offshore priority occupation — Living overseas | 405 | 494 |
| Secondary School Teacher241411Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration of licence to work in Australia | 491Offshore priority occupation — Living overseas | 384 | 367 |
| Registered Nurse (Medical)254418Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration of licence to work in Australia | 491Offshore priority occupation — Living overseas | 377 | 443 |
| Registered Nurses nec254499Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration of licence to work in Australia | 491Offshore priority occupation — Living overseas | 270 | 274 |
| Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher241111Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration of licence to work in Australia | 491Offshore priority occupation — Living overseas | 214 | 206 |
| Registered Nurse (Surgical)254424Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration of licence to work in Australia | 491Offshore priority occupation — Living overseas | 175 | 199 |
| Cook351411 | 491Offshore priority occupation — Living overseas | 132 | 144 |
| Registered Nurse (Perioperative)254423Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration of licence to work in Australia | 491Offshore priority occupation — Living overseas | 108 | 122 |
| Community Worker411711 | 491Offshore priority occupation — Living overseas | 100 | 105 |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist234611Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration of licence to work in Australia | 491Offshore priority occupation — Living overseas | 91 | 99 |
| Cafe or Restaurant Manager141111 | 491Offshore priority occupation — Living overseas | 88 | 225 |
| Social Worker272511 | 491Offshore priority occupation — Living overseas | 88 | 78 |
| Structural Engineer233214 | 491Offshore priority occupation — Living overseas | 87 | 104 |
| Industrial Engineer233511 | 491Offshore priority occupation — Living overseas | 83 | 140 |
| Motor Mechanic (General)321211 | 491Offshore priority occupation — Living overseas | 77 | 93 |
| Network Administrator263112 | 491Offshore priority occupation — Living overseas | 77 | 155 |
| Registered Nurse (Aged Care)254412Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration of licence to work in Australia | 491Offshore priority occupation — Living overseas | 56 | 72 |
| Fitter (General)323211 | 491Offshore priority occupation — Living overseas | 55 | 114 |
| Geologist234411 | 491Offshore priority occupation — Living overseas | 54 | 76 |
| Primary School Teacher241213Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration of licence to work in Australia | 491Offshore priority occupation — Living overseas | 51 | 47 |
| Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)233611 | 491Offshore priority occupation — Living overseas | 50 | 89 |
| Welfare Worker272613 | 491Offshore priority occupation — Living overseas | 49 | 29 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technician312512 | 491Offshore priority occupation — Living overseas | 45 | 77 |
| Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)254425Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration of licence to work in Australia | 491Offshore priority occupation — Living overseas | 44 | 55 |
EOIs: submitted only; groups under 20 are hidden by SkillSelect. Lists: only occupations also on the federal list for that visa. General information only, not migration advice — confirm on the official NT website.
Frequently asked questions
Is Northern Territory accepting 190 and 491 applications now?
Status as checked on 17 September 2026: Open. The Northern Territory's 2026-27 nomination applications opened on 21 August 2026 for onshore and selected offshore streams. People living in the NT can nominate any federally eligible occupation; the list below applies to offshore priority-occupation applicants.
Does being on the NT list guarantee a nomination?
No. Being on a state list only means you may be eligible. Northern Territory sets its own criteria (such as where you live, work experience and points) and invites a limited number of people each year.
How many EOIs are waiting for Northern Territory nomination?
As at August 2026, SkillSelect showed about 20,354 submitted 190 EOIs and 31,106 submitted 491 EOIs naming Northern Territory (groups under 20 are hidden).