{"id":9467,"date":"2026-03-11T09:56:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T09:56:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/uae\/?p=9467"},"modified":"2026-03-11T09:56:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T09:56:18","slug":"northern-territory-dama-occupations-salary-pr-pathways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/uae\/blog\/northern-territory-dama-occupations-salary-pr-pathways","title":{"rendered":"Northern Territory DAMA 2026 Guide: Occupations, Salary Concessions, and PR Pathway (482 \/ 494 \/ 186)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Northern Territory DAMA 2026 Guide: Occupations, Salary Concessions, and PR Pathway (482 \/ 494 \/ 186)\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/45e20ioFSQUE0KMdotXJPh?si=2LXPzZ-hQcefCkruk4pzIw&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Northern Territory\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>Designated Area Migration Agreement (NT DAMA)&nbsp;<\/strong>is one of Australia\u2019s most practical employer-sponsored pathways for people who can secure a genuine job in the NT-especially in occupations that are hard to fill locally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under NT DAMA, overseas workers can be nominated for&nbsp;<strong>325 occupations<\/strong>&nbsp;through these visa programs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/uae\/skills-in-demand-visa-482\">Skills in Demand (subclass 482)\u00a0<\/a>(4 years)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/uae\/skilled-employer-sponsored-regional-visa-494\">Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (subclass 494) (<\/a>5 years)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)&nbsp;(permanent, for eligible PR pathway)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/uae\/blog\/dama-visa-australia-explained-eligibility-benefits-and-pr-pathway\">NT DAMA<\/a>\u00a0settings (occupations, concessions and requirements) are region-specific and may be reviewed and updated over time. This article summarises the current NT DAMA framework and published NT Government guidance to help applicants plan correctly-without treating it as a guarantee of approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aussizz Group has helped&nbsp;<strong>200,000+ applicants<\/strong>&nbsp;move closer to their&nbsp;<strong>Australian Dreams<\/strong>-and this guide is written to help applicants understand the&nbsp;<strong>NT DAMA occupation list<\/strong>, the&nbsp;<strong>salary rules and concessions<\/strong>, and the most common&nbsp;<strong>PR pathways<\/strong>&nbsp;linked to NT DAMA sponsorship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>What is NT DAMA?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NT DAMA is an employer-led arrangement. That means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Individuals don\u2019t \u201capply for DAMA\u201d directly<\/strong>. An NT employer must be endorsed under NT DAMA and sponsor a worker under an approved occupation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NT DAMA has an occupation list with&nbsp;<strong>English concessions, age concessions<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>qualification\/experience categories<\/strong>&nbsp;assigned to occupations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The list can be reviewed and updated annually by agreement between the NT Government and Australian Government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If an occupation is covered by an&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/employing-and-sponsoring-someone\/labour-agreements\/types-of-labour-agreements\/industry-labour-agreements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Industry Labour Agreement<\/a><\/strong>, NT DAMA generally can\u2019t be used for that occupation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>NT DAMA occupations in 2026: what types of jobs are included?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>NT DAMA includes&nbsp;<strong>325 occupations<\/strong>&nbsp;across skill levels and industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of listing hundreds of roles, it\u2019s more useful to look at&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobsandskills.gov.au\/data\/occupation-and-industry-profiles\/occupations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">occupation clusters<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;that consistently appear on the list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Occupation type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>ANZSCO codes + occupations (examples)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Construction &amp; trades<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>331212&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Carpenter<br><strong>331211&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Carpenter and Joiner<br><strong>331111&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Bricklayer<br><strong>333411&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Wall and Floor Tiler<br><strong>322313&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Welder (First Class)<br><strong>334112&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber<br><strong>342111&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studyaustralia.gov.au\/en\/plan-your-studies\/areas-of-study\/travel-tourism-and-hospitality\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hospitality &amp; tourism<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>351311&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Chef<br><strong>351411&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Cook<br><strong>431111&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Bar Attendant<br><strong>431112&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Barista<br><strong>431511&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Waiter<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Care &amp; community services<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>423111&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Aged or Disabled Carer<br><strong>411711&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Community Worker<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Engineering, built environment &amp; technical<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>233211&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Civil Engineer<br><strong>312211&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Civil Engineering Draftsperson<br><strong>312212&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Civil Engineering Technician<br><strong>312111&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Architectural Draftsperson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>ICT &amp; digital<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>261312&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Developer Programmer<br><strong>263111&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Computer Network and Systems Engineer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Health<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>254499&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Registered Nurses nec<br><strong>253111&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 General Practitioner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Non-ANZSCO occupations (NT-specific)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>070499&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Bar Attendant (Supervisor)<br><strong>070499&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Civil Construction Site Supervisor<br><strong>070499&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Cook (Specialist Ethnic Cuisine)<br><strong>070499&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Electrical Motor Repairer or Winder<br><strong>070499&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 High Access Maintenance and Cleaning Technician<br><strong>070499&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Hospitality Worker<br><strong>070499&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Skilled Horticultural Worker<br><strong>070499&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Waiter (Supervisor)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NT also includes \u201cnon-ANZSCO\u201d occupations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NT DAMA is notable for allowing some occupations&nbsp;<strong>outside ANZSCO<\/strong>, assigned code&nbsp;<strong>070499<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>English rules under NT DAMA: standard vs concession<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>NT DAMA publishes an&nbsp;<strong>English concession framework<\/strong>&nbsp;and also flags per-occupation whether a concession applies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a concession applies, NT states the minimum English evidence can be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For&nbsp;<strong>Skills in Demand (482) \/ SESR (494): IELTS overall 4.5 (or equivalent)&nbsp;<\/strong>with&nbsp;<strong>minimum 4.0 in each band<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For&nbsp;<strong>ENS (186): IELTS overall 5.0 (or equivalent) with minimum 4.0 in each band<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a nominated occupation is&nbsp;<strong>not&nbsp;<\/strong>eligible for an English concession, NT\u2019s PR pathway guidance notes higher English is required (for ENS pathway, IELTS 6 or equivalent is referenced).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Practical takeaway:<br><strong>English is not \u201cone rule for everyone\u201d under NT DAMA<\/strong>. It depends on occupation and pathway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Salary rules in NT DAMA 2026:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/employing-and-sponsoring-someone\/sponsoring-workers\/nominating-a-position\/salary-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">market salary + CSIT concession<\/a>&nbsp;explained clearly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where most employers and applicants get stuck-so here\u2019s the clearest way to think about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rule 1: Market salary rate always matters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NT states that all workers under NT DAMA must be employed under Australian conditions and paid&nbsp;<strong>no less than the market<\/strong>&nbsp;salary for an equivalent skilled and experienced Australian worker doing the same job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rule 2: Income threshold applies, but NT offers a concession when market salary is lower<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NT explains that for employer-sponsored programs like NT DAMA, the identified market salary must be at least the&nbsp;<strong>Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT),&nbsp;<\/strong>which is indexed annually. NT notes that from<strong>&nbsp;1 July 2025 CSIT is $76,515.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NT DAMA offers a&nbsp;<strong>CSIT concession<\/strong>&nbsp;for all occupations&nbsp;<strong>where the NT market rate is below CSIT.<\/strong>&nbsp;If a concession is sought, the employer must pay at least:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>85% of CSIT&nbsp;<\/strong>(NT gives the example: from 1 July 2025 this is<strong>&nbsp;$65,037<\/strong>) or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>the&nbsp;<strong>market salary rate, whichever is higher.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NT also allows certain&nbsp;<strong>non-monetary benefits<\/strong>&nbsp;to count up to&nbsp;<strong>10% of the concessional CSIT<\/strong>&nbsp;(example: up to $6,503), but only if the benefits are quantifiable, support living costs, are consistent with local employment conditions, and are guaranteed in the contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Two examples NT itself provides (very useful)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the concession is $65,037 but market salary is $68,000 \u2192 pay at least&nbsp;<strong>$68,000<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the concession is $65,037 but market salary is $60,000 \u2192 pay at least&nbsp;<strong>$65,037<\/strong>&nbsp;in monetary salary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Practical takeaway:<br><strong>NT DAMA doesn\u2019t mean \u201clower salary.\u201d It means a structured concession-while still requiring market salary fairness.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Qualification and experience rules: the part most people underestimate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>NT DAMA doesn\u2019t treat all occupations the same. Occupations are grouped into categories&nbsp;<strong>A to P<\/strong>, each with its own qualification and experience requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key points NT publishes that applicants should take seriously:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Work experience claimed must be relevant, at the appropriate skill level, and&nbsp;<strong>undertaken within the last 5 years<\/strong>&nbsp;from lodgement date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Requirements vary depending on whether the employer sponsors under\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/uae\/blog\/485-to-employer-sponsorship-482-186-494-australia\"><strong>482, 494,\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0<strong>186<\/strong><\/a>, and the occupation category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NT notes that a skills assessment\u00a0<strong>is not required\u00a0<\/strong>to support\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/uae\/employer-nomination-visa-186\">ENS (186<\/a>)<\/strong>\u00a0under NT DAMA, but Home Affairs may request one during processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why DAMA strategy is not just \u201cget the job offer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>match occupation \u2192 match visa stream \u2192 meet the right category requirements<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>PR pathway under NT DAMA: two main routes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>NT publishes two practical PR pathways under NT DAMA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pathway 1: 494 \u2192 191 (regional PR)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NT states that workers sponsored under&nbsp;<strong>subclass 494<\/strong>&nbsp;may become eligible for PR via&nbsp;<strong>subclass 191&nbsp;<\/strong>after working with an NT DAMA endorsed employer for&nbsp;<strong>3 years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NT also notes that employers&nbsp;<strong>do not need to sponsor<\/strong>&nbsp;the worker for the 191 pathway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pathway 2: 186 (ENS) via NT DAMA endorsement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NT explains that temporary visa holders who have worked in an eligible occupation in the NT for&nbsp;<strong>2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) within the last 3 years immediately before nomination<\/strong>&nbsp;can be sponsored by NT employers for PR through&nbsp;<strong>ENS (subclass 186)&nbsp;<\/strong>under NT DAMA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NT also publishes key eligibility settings for this PR route, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Occupation must be on the&nbsp;<strong>current NT DAMA occupation list<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Age<\/strong>: under&nbsp;<strong>55&nbsp;<\/strong>for skill level 1\u20134 occupations; under&nbsp;<strong>50&nbsp;<\/strong>for skill level 5 occupations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>English must meet either concession requirements (if available) or higher minimums where no concession applies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ongoing employment must be full-time and offered for at least<strong>&nbsp;2 years&nbsp;<\/strong>(with possibility of extension)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NT DAMA can support PR-but the \u201cPR pathway\u201d depends on your visa stream and employment continuity in the NT.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>The selection signals NT employers care about (and why many applications fail)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even before visa processing, most NT DAMA outcomes depend on whether the employer can confidently sponsor under the rules. The patterns are consistent:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1) The occupation must be clearly eligible (and defensible)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NT lists whether a role has English concession, age concession, and which category requirements apply. If a role is on the list but the applicant\u2019s experience doesn\u2019t match the skill level, it becomes hard for the employer to proceed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2) Salary must be compliant (market rate + threshold logic)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the offered salary cannot satisfy market salary and threshold\/concession rules, the nomination becomes risky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3) Evidence readiness matters more than people expect<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because NT uses qualification\/experience categories and recency rules (last 5 years), applicants who don\u2019t have clean evidence often lose time-especially after they\u2019ve already found an employer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4) PR intent changes the \u201cbest visa\u201d choice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some applicants jump into a 482 without mapping the PR pathway timing. Others select a pathway without understanding the work-duration requirements. NT\u2019s PR page makes those timelines clear:&nbsp;<strong>3 years for 494\u2192191,&nbsp;<\/strong>and&nbsp;<strong>2 years in NT for 186 nomination eligibility<\/strong>&nbsp;(subject to conditions).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>FAQs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Q1. Is NT DAMA still active in 2026?<\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes-NT Government continues to publish the NT DAMA occupation list, concessions, and PR pathway guidance, including 325 eligible occupations and current concession settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Q2. How many occupations are on the NT DAMA list?<\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NT publishes 325 occupations eligible for sponsorship under NT DAMA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Q3. Which visas can NT employers sponsor under NT DAMA?<\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NT states sponsorship can occur through subclass 482, subclass 494, and subclass 186 (where eligible for PR pathway).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Q4. Does NT DAMA have an English concession?<\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. NT sets concession English scores for eligible occupations (e.g., IELTS 4.5 overall for 482\/494 and IELTS 5.0 overall for ENS, with minimum band 4.0).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Q5. What is the NT DAMA salary concession in 2026?<\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NT states CSIT is indexed annually and gives the current figure $76,515 from 1 July 2025. If a concession is sought, employers must pay at least 85% of CSIT ($65,037 from 1 July 2025) or the market salary rate, whichever is higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Q6. Can housing or other benefits be included in salary for NT DAMA?<\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NT allows non-monetary benefits up to 10% of the concessional CSIT if they meet strict conditions and are guaranteed in the contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Q7. Can NT DAMA lead to PR?<\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. NT outlines PR via 494\u2192191 after 3 years with an NT DAMA endorsed employer, and PR via ENS 186 if eligibility criteria are met (including 2 years\u2019 work in NT within the required timeframe).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Q8. Are there non-ANZSCO occupations in NT DAMA?<\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. NT lists certain non-ANZSCO occupations under code 070499, such as bar attendant supervisor and civil construction site supervisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Book a consultation with Aussizz Group<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>NT DAMA can be a powerful pathway-but only when the occupation, English settings, salary compliance and PR plan fit together cleanly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aussizz Group has helped&nbsp;<strong>200,000+ applicants<\/strong>&nbsp;move closer to their&nbsp;<strong>Australian Dreams<\/strong>. If you want to build an NT DAMA plan that an employer can actually use, book a consultation to review:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which&nbsp;<strong>NT DAMA occupations<\/strong>&nbsp;fit your background<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>whether you qualify under&nbsp;<strong>482 vs 494 vs PR strategy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>how to structure salary correctly under&nbsp;<strong>market rate + CSIT concession rules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>what evidence you need for your&nbsp;<strong>category (A\u2013P)&nbsp;<\/strong>requirements<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/contact-us\/\">Book a consultation with&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/india\/contact-us\/\">Aussizz&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/contact-us\/\">Group<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;and turn your NT DAMA interest into an employer-ready migration pathway.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Northern Territory\u2019s&nbsp;Designated Area Migration Agreement (NT DAMA)&nbsp;is one of Australia\u2019s most practical employer-sponsored pathways for people who can secure a genuine job in the NT-especially in occupations that are hard to fill locally. 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