Updates to the ACT Nominated Migration Program 2025-26
The ACT Nominated Migration Program Occupation List (formerly known as the ACT Critical Skills list) identifies occupations skilled migrants can nominate to apply for ACT nomination of either a Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) visa or Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (Subclass 491) visa, and was recently updated on 10 October 2025.
The ACT Nominated Migration Program Occupation List now consists of 105 ANZSCO occupations for the 2025-26 ACT Nominated Migration Program, as opposed to 152 occupations in 2024-25.
ACT Nominated Migration Program Occupation List - October 2025
133111 Construction Project Manager
133112 Project Builder (Subclass 491 visa only)
133211 Engineering Manager
133611 Supply and Distribution Manager
133612 Procurement Manager (Subclass 491 visa only)
134111 Child Care Centre Manager
134211 Medical Administrator
134212 Nursing Clinical Director
134213 Primary Health Organisation Manager
134214 Welfare Centre Manager
134299 Health and Welfare Services Manager nec
135112 ICT Managers nec
139911 Art Administrator or Manager
139912 Environmental Manager
139913 Laboratory Manager
139914 Quality Assurance Manager
139915 Sports Administrator (Subclass 491 visa only)
139999 Specialist Managers nec
141111 Cafe or Restaurant Manager
141311 Hotel or Motel Manager
221111 Accountant (General)
221112 Management Accountant
221113 Taxation Accountant
221211 Company Secretary
221213 External Auditor
221214 Internal Auditor
224213 Health Information Manager
232111 Architect
232112 Landscape Architect
232212 Surveyor
232611 Urban and Regional Planner
233211 Civil Engineer
233212 Geotechnical Engineer
233213 Quantity Surveyor
233214 Structural Engineer
233215 Transport Engineer
233311 Electrical Engineer
233411 Electronics Engineer
233511 Industrial Engineer
233512 Mechanical Engineer
233513 Production or Plant Engineer
233911 Aeronautical Engineer
233912 Agricultural Engineer
233913 Biomedical Engineer
233914 Engineering Technologist
233915 Environmental Engineer
233916 Naval Architect
233999 Engineering Professionals nec
234311 Conservation Officer (Subclass 491 visa only)
234312 Environmental Consultant
234313 Environmental Research Scientist
234399 Environmental Scientist nec
234511 Life Scientist (general)
234599 Life Scientists nec
234611 Medical Laboratory Scientist
234711 Veterinarian
234914 Physicist
234999 Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec
241111 Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher
241213 Primary School Teacher
241311 Middle School Teacher (Aus)/ Intermediate School Teacher (NZ)
241411 Secondary School Teacher
242211 Vocational Education Teacher (Subclass 491 visa only)
241511 Special Needs Teacher
241512 Teacher of the Hearing Impaired
241513 Teacher of the Sight Impaired
241599 Special Education Teachers nec
251111 Dietician
251112 Nutritionist
251211 Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
251212 Medical Radiation Therapist
251213 Nuclear Medicine Technologist
251214 Sonographer
251311 Environmental Health Officer (Subclass 491 visa only)
251312 Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
251411 Optometrist
251412 Orthoptist
251511 Hospital Pharmacist
251512 Industrial Pharmacist
251513 Retail Pharmacist
251911 Health Promotion Officer
251912 Orthotist or Prosthetist
251999 Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec
252111 Chiropractor
252112 Osteopath
252211 Acupuncturist
252213 Naturopath
252214 Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
252299 Complementary Health Therapists nec
252311 Dental Specialist
252312 Dentist (Subclass 491 visa only)
252411 Occupational Therapist
252511 Physiotherapist
252611 Podiatrist
252711 Audiologist
252712 Speech Pathologist
253111 General Practitioner
253112 Resident Medical Officer
253211 Anaesthetist (Subclass 491 visa only)
253311 Specialist Physician (General Medicine)
253312 Cardiologist
253313 Clinical Haematologist
253314 Medical Oncologist
253315 Endocrinologist
253316 Gastroenterologist
253317 Intensive Care Specialist
253318 Neurologist
253321 Paediatrician
253322 Renal Medicine Specialist
253323 Rheumatologist
253324 Thoraic Medicine Specialist
253399 Specialist Physicians nec
253411 Psychiatrist
253511 Surgeon (General)
253512 Cardiothoracic Surgeon
253513 Neurosurgeon
253514 Orthopaedic Surgeon
253515 Otorhinolaryngologist
253516 Paediatric Surgeon
253517 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
253518 Urologist
253521 Vascular Surgeon
253911 Dermatologist
253912 Emergency Medicine Specialist
253913 Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
253914 Ophthalmologist
253915 Pathologist
253917 Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist
253918 Radiation Oncologist
253999 Medical Practitioners nec
254111 Midwife
254211 Nurse Educator
254212 Nurse Researcher
254311 Nurse Manager
254411 Nurse Practitioner
254412 Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
254413 Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
254414 Registered Nurse (Community Health)
254415 Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
254416 Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)
254417 Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
254418 Registered Nurse (Medical)
254421 Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
254422 Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
254423 Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
254424 Registered Nurse (Surgical)
254425 Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)
254499 Registered Nurses nec
261111 ICT Business Analyst
261112 Systems Analyst
261311 Analyst Programmer
261312 Developer Programmer
261313 Software Engineer
261314 Software Tester
261399 Software and Applications Programmers nec
262111 Database Administrator
262112 ICT Security Specialist
262113 Systems Administrator
263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
263112 Network Administrator
263113 Network Analyst
263211 ICT Quality Assurance Engineer
263212 ICT Support Engineer
263213 ICT Systems Test Engineer
263299 ICT Support and Test Engineers nec
263311 Telecommunications Network Engineer
263312 Telecommunications Network Engineer
271311 Solicitor
272111 Careers Counsellor
272112 Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
272113 Family and Marriage Counsellor
272114 Rehabilitation Counsellor
272115 Student Counsellor
272199 Counsellors nec
272311 Clinical Psychologist
272312 Educational Psychologist
272313 Organisational Psychologist
272314 Psychotherapist
272399 Psychologists nec
272511 Social Worker
272611 Community Arts Worker (Subclass 491 visa only)
272612 Recreation Officer
272613 Welfare Worker
311211 Anaesthetic Technician
311212 Cardiac Technician
311213 Medical Laboratory Technician
311214 Operating Theatre Technician (Subclass 491 visa only)
311215 Pharmacy Technician
311216 Pathology Collector (Subclass 491 visa only)
311299 Medical Technicians nec
311411 Chemistry Technician
311412 Earth Science Technician
311413 Life Science Technician
311499 Science Technicians nec
312111 Architectural Draftsperson
312113 Building Inspector
312114 Construction Estimator (Subclass 491 visa only)
312116 Surveying or Spatial Science Technician (Subclass 491 visa only)
312199 Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec
312211 Civil Engineering Draftsperson
312212 Civil Engineering Technician
312311 Electric Engineering Draftsperson
312312 Electrical Engineering Technician
312511 Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson
312512 Mechanical Engineering Technician
312911 Maintenance Planner (Subclass 491 visa only)
312912 Metallurgical or Materials Technician
312999 Building and Engineering Technicians nec (Subclass 491 visa only)
313111 Hardware Technician
313112 ICT Customer Support Officer
313113 Web Administrator
313199 ICT Support Technicians nec
313211 Radio Communications Technician
313212 Telecommunications Field Engineer
313213 Telecommunications Network Planner
313214 Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist
321111 Automotive Electrician
321211 Motor Mechanic (General)
321212 Diesel Motor Mechanic
321213 Motorcycle Mechanic
321214 Small Engine Mechanic
323111 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
323112 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
323113 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
323211 Fitter (General)
323212 Fitter and Turner
323213 Fitter-Welder
323214 Metal Machinist (First Class)
323299 Metal Fitters and Machinists nec
323313 Locksmith
323314 Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer
324111 Panelbeater
324211 Vehicle Body Builder
324212 Vehicle Trimmer
324311 Vehicle Painter (Subclass 491 visa only)
331111 Bricklayer
331112 Stonemason
331211 Carpenter and Joiner
331212 Carpenter
331213 Joiner
332111 Floor Finisher (Subclass 491 visa only)
332211 Painting Trades Worker
333111 Glazier
333211 Fibrous Plasterer
333212 Solid Plasterer
333311 Roof Tiler
333411 Wall and Floor Tiler
334111 Plumber (General)
334112 Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber
334113 Drainer
334114 Gasfitter
334115 Roof Plumber
341111 Electrician (General)
341112 Electrician (Special Class)
341113 Lift Mechanic
342111 Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
342211 Electrical Linesworker (Subclass 491 visa only)
342212 Technical Cable Jointer
342411 Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)
342413 Telecommunications Linesworker
351211 Butcher or Smallgoods Maker
351311 Chef
351411 Cook
361311 Veterinary Nurse
411111 Ambulance Officer
411112 Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic
411211 Dental Hygienist (Subclass 491 visa only)
411311 Diversional Therapist
411411 Enrolled Nurse
411711 Community Worker
411712 Disabilities Services Officer
411713 Family Support Worker
411715 Residential Care Officer
411716 Youth Worker
511111 Contract Administrator
511112 Program or Project Administrator
Has the ACT Nominated Migration Program reopened for 2025-26?
ACT has received an interim allocation of 165 nomination places, and is awaiting the full allocation of nomination places available for 2025-26:
ACT permanent 190 nomination: 85 places
ACT provisional 491 nomination: 80 places
On 15 September 2025, the ACT Government held a Canberra Matrix Invitation Round and invited the highest ranked ‘Canberra Matrix’ (see below) in each occupation to apply for ACT nomination:
Canberra Residents
Matrix nominating Small Business Owners
190 nominations: 9 invitations
190 minimum matrix score: 115
491 nominations: 18 invitations
491 minimum matrix score: 110
Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders
190 nominations: 41 invitations
491 nominations: 16 invitations
Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations
190 nominations: 167 invitations
491 nominations: 225 invitations
Overseas applicants
Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations:
190 nominations: 18 invitations
491 nominations: 65 invitations
ACT will continue to hold more invitation rounds after a full allocation of places is received from the Department of Home Affairs.
In the meantime, you can express an interest in applying for ACT nomination by completing a score-based ‘Canberra Matrix’ where points can be claimed against specific criteria including skilled employment, English proficiency, formal qualifications, length of ACT residence / study, investment activity and close family ties, etc.
The Canberra Matrix is weighted to ensure that applicants who will make/have made a positive economic contribution to the Territory and/or have demonstrated a genuine commitment to the ACT are more likely to invited to apply for ACT nomination.
Once you submit the Canberra Matrix, you will receive an email with a summary of the Matrix score claimed. The Matrix cannot be updated or withdrawn once it is submitted.
If your circumstances change and your claimed points increase/decrease, you must complete a new Matrix; noting that your submission date/time will also change.
The Matrix will automatically expire six (6) months after date of submission if an invitation is not issued. Once a Matrix has lapsed, it cannot be reactivated.
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