Australian Capital Territory

Australia Migration Overview

ACT Occupation List

The ACT Occupation List identifies occupations that are in demand in Canberra. The occupations listed do not relate to a specific job vacancy, nor represent a guarantee of a job in a specific occupation. The applicant should understand that the ACT Government is NOT responsible for finding them employment, accommodation or for providing any form of financial assistance. Applicants must compete for positions with all people in the labour market as part of the normal selection process. Success will depend on employer requirements, relevant skills and experience and level of English ability. New residents may not be eligible to apply for some advertised positions where additional criteria are required e.g. citizenship or security clearance etc.

Skilled Migration Applicants

If you intend to apply for a skilled migration visa to Australia, and you want to live in Canberra, you can apply for ACT Government nomination if the status of your nominated occupation is ‘open’ and you meet the nomination criteria. If the status of the nominated occupation is ‘limited’, the occupation must be verified by the Migration and Information Services (MIS) Unit, ACT Government, before the application can be lodged. Some occupations have ‘additional conditions of nomination’ listed against them which are in addition to the minimum criteria outlined in the Nomination Guidelines.

Employer Sponsored Nomination

Employers seeking to nominate a skilled position under the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) are deemed to meet the Labour Market Test (LMT) criteria if the status of the nominated occupation is ‘open’. As occupations with the status of ‘limited’ or ‘closed’ do not meet the LMT criteria, you should refer to the RCB guidelines for other LMT pathways.

Occupations

ACT Occupation List updates 

The ACT Occupation List will be updated on a regular basis to show the current status of the skill demand against each occupation, as demonstrated below: