Welfare Centre Manager — Northern Territory Nomination
Northern Territory Migration Program · Darwin
At a glance
- Program
- Northern Territory Migration Program
- Currently open
- Yes (per latest data — verify with state program)
- Capital
- Darwin
- Program notes
- Skilled occupation list with high need for regional workers. NT residency or job offer strengthens nomination prospects.
Official program page: https://theterritory.com.au/migration
Skills assessment
For Welfare Centre Manager, the assessing authority for migration purposes is CWA.
Welfare Centre Manager in Northern Territory — nomination overview
Welfare Centre Managers (ANZSCO 134214) are nominated by the Northern Territory, where community welfare service management faces persistent shortages, particularly in remote Indigenous communities. The occupation is listed on the MLTSSL, enabling access to the Subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa, Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa, and Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa. CWA (ACWA) conducts the skills assessment, evaluating welfare management qualifications and social services leadership experience. Subclass 491 nomination from the NT adds fifteen SkillSelect points, a major advantage for applicants needing to boost their score. Applicants must demonstrate Competent English, be under 45, and meet health and character requirements. NT nomination requires commitment to residing and managing welfare services within the territory. Government fees start from AUD 4,640 per primary applicant. Processing runs eight to eighteen months. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Visa pathways for Welfare Centre Manager
All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that Northern Territory nominates.
- 189Details →Skilled Independent visa
Permanent points-tested visa for workers not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state.
- 190Details →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 485Details →Temporary Graduate visa
Post-study work visa for recent graduates of Australian qualifications.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.