Hotel or Motel 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 Hotel or Motel Manager, the assessing authority for migration purposes is VETASSESS.
Hotel or Motel Manager in Northern Territory — nomination overview
Hotel or Motel Manager (ANZSCO 141311) is eligible for Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) and Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional Provisional) nomination under the Northern Territory Skilled Migration program in Northern Territory. Applicants with a valid SkillSelect Expression of Interest may be invited to apply when Northern Territory opens allocation rounds for this occupation. Northern Territory prioritises applicants with a genuine intention to reside in the territory and, preferably, a connection to a local employer. Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through IELTS, PTE Academic, or TOEFL iBT, and satisfy health and character requirements. A favourable VETASSESS skills assessment covering qualifications and work experience against Australian occupational standards is required before a nomination application is lodged. Subclass 190 nomination adds five points; Subclass 491 adds fifteen points to the applicant's points test score. Subclass 190 confers permanent residence. Subclass 491 holders must complete three years of regional residence and employment before applying for the Subclass 191 permanent visa. Processing in Northern Territory typically takes four to eight weeks, and visa fees are payable to the Department of Home Affairs after nomination is granted. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Visa pathways for Hotel or Motel Manager
All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that Northern Territory nominates.
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 190Details →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Details →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.