Paediatrician — 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 Paediatrician, the assessing authority for migration purposes is MedBA.
Paediatrician in Northern Territory — nomination overview
Paediatrician (ANZSCO 253321) appears on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and is eligible for state nomination in Northern Territory under the Northern Territory Skilled Migration program. Skilled migrants with a valid SkillSelect Expression of Interest may be invited to apply once Northern Territory opens invitations for this occupation. The NT prioritises applicants with a genuine intention to live and work in the territory, supported by a local employer connection. Skills assessment through the Medical Board of Australia (MedBA) is required, with overseas specialist physician qualifications assessed by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) for Fellowship recognition and AHPRA registration. Applicants must demonstrate competent English and satisfy health and character requirements. Nomination is available under the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa, which confers permanent residence on grant, and the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa, a provisional pathway requiring three years of regional residence and work before applying for the Subclass 191 permanent visa. State nomination adds five points to the points score for Subclass 190 or fifteen points for Subclass 491. Processing in Northern Territory typically takes four to eight weeks, and visa fees are payable to the Department of Home Affairs. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Visa pathways for Paediatrician
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.
- 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.
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 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.
- 494Details →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.