Nurse Researcher — 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 Nurse Researcher, the assessing authority for migration purposes is ANMAC.
Nurse Researcher in Northern Territory — nomination overview
Nurse Researcher (ANZSCO 254212) is listed on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and Combined Skilled Occupation List (CSOL), qualifying it for state nomination in the Northern Territory under the Northern Territory Skilled Migration program. Nurse Researchers in the Northern Territory integrate clinical nursing expertise with formal research methodology, supporting clinical trials and evidence-based practice improvements at Darwin-based hospitals, the Menzies School of Health Research, and remote health services across the Top End. Skilled migrants with a valid SkillSelect Expression of Interest may be invited to apply when the Northern Territory opens a nomination round for this occupation. Skills assessment is conducted by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC), which evaluates overseas nursing qualifications, postgraduate research credentials, and clinical research experience against Australian registration standards. English language proficiency and health and character requirements apply. The Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa grants permanent residence on grant. The Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa is provisional, requiring three years of regional residence and employment before a Subclass 191 application. Nomination adds five points for Subclass 190 or fifteen for Subclass 491. Government fees apply at nomination and visa stages. Processing in the Northern Territory typically takes four to eight weeks. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Visa pathways for Nurse Researcher
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.