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Australia Issues 20,000 Skilled Visa Invitations – Is Your Occupation on the List?
Australia has issued 20,000 Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) invitations in a single SkillSelect round, marking the largest invitation round since December 2022.
The invitation round provides valuable insights for international students, graduates and skilled workers considering their future in Australia.
October 2026 SkillSelect Invitation Round at a Glance
Invitations Issued
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
December 2022 Round
The previous larger invitation round
2026 Invitation Round
Latest SkillSelect invitation date
Which Occupations Were Invited in October 2026?
Explore the professional and trade occupations included in the latest invitation round. Click a category to view occupation details and minimum points.
Management
Project managers, engineering managers and management professionals.
Arts, Finance & Consulting
Actuaries, economists, arts administrators and consultants.
Engineering
Civil, mechanical, electrical, mining and other engineering professionals.
Agriculture & Science
Agricultural scientists, environmental scientists, biologists and other science professionals.
Education & Teaching
Early childhood, secondary and special needs teachers.
Healthcare & Medical Specialists
Doctors, medical specialists and allied health professionals.
Nursing & Midwifery
Registered nurses, nurse practitioners and midwives.
IT & Telecommunications
ICT security specialists and telecommunications engineers.
Law, Psychology & Social Work
Solicitors, psychologists and social workers.
Technicians & Drafting
Engineering technicians and technical draftspersons.
Mechanics & Metal Trades
Mechanics, welders, fitters and metal fabricators.
Building & Plumbing Trades
Carpenters, bricklayers, plumbers and building tradespeople.
Electrical & Other Trades
Electricians and other eligible trade professionals.
Note: Minimum invitation scores vary by occupation. These categories summarise selected occupations invited in October 2026.
Occupation Details
Management
| Occupation | Minimum Points |
|---|---|
| Construction Project Manager | 80 |
| Engineering Manager | 80 |
| Child Care Centre Manager | 85 |
| Nursing Clinical Director | 75 |
| Primary Health Organisation Manager | 65 |
| Welfare Centre Manager | 65 |
| Arts Administrator or Manager | 65 |
| Environmental Manager | 65 |
Arts, Finance & Consulting
| Occupation | Minimum Points |
|---|---|
| Dancer or Choreographer | 65 |
| Music Director | 70 |
| Musician (Instrumental) | 65 |
| Artistic Director | — |
| Accountant (General) | — |
| Management Accountant | — |
| Taxation Accountant | — |
| External Auditor | — |
| Internal Auditor | — |
| Actuary | 85 |
| Statistician | 85 |
| Economist | 65 |
| Land Economist | 65 |
| Valuer | 65 |
| Management Consultant | 80 |
Engineering
| Occupation | Minimum Points |
|---|---|
| Architect | 85 |
| Landscape Architect | 85 |
| Surveyor | 80 |
| Cartographer | 85 |
| Other Spatial Scientist | 80 |
| Chemical Engineer | 85 |
| Materials Engineer | 85 |
| Civil Engineer | — |
| Geotechnical Engineer | — |
| Quantity Surveyor | — |
| Structural Engineer | — |
| Transport Engineer | — |
| Electrical Engineer | — |
| Electronics Engineer | 95 |
| Industrial Engineer | — |
| Mechanical Engineer | — |
| Production or Plant Engineer | — |
| Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum) | 80 |
| Petroleum Engineer | 80 |
| Aeronautical Engineer | — |
| Agricultural Engineer | — |
| Biomedical Engineer | — |
| Engineering Technologist | — |
| Environmental Engineer | — |
| Naval Architect / Marine Designer | — |
| Engineering Professionals (NEC) | — |
Agriculture & Science
| Occupation | Minimum Points |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Consultant | 80 |
| Agricultural Scientist | 80 |
| Forester / Forest Scientist | 80 |
| Chemist | 80 |
| Food Technologist | 80 |
| Environmental Consultant | 65 |
| Environmental Research Scientist | 65 |
| Environmental Scientist (NEC) | 65 |
| Geophysicist | 80 |
| Hydrogeologist | 80 |
| Life Scientist (General) | 90 |
| Biochemist | — |
| Biotechnologist | 90 |
| Botanist | — |
| Marine Biologist | 95 |
| Microbiologist | 90 |
| Zoologist | 95 |
| Life Scientists (NEC) | 90 |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | 80 |
| Veterinarian | 80 |
| Conservator | 90 |
| Metallurgist | 80 |
| Meteorologist | 85 |
| Physicist | 80 |
| Natural and Physical Science Professionals (NEC) | 85 |
Education
| Occupation | Minimum Points |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood (Pre Primary School) Teacher | 90 |
| Secondary School Teacher | 80 |
| Special Needs Teacher | 80 |
| Teacher of the Hearing Impaired | — |
| Teacher of the Sight Impaired | — |
| Special Education Teachers (NEC) | 80 |
| University Lecturer | 90 |
Healthcare & Medical Specialists
| Occupation | Minimum Points |
|---|---|
| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | 70 |
| Medical Radiation Therapist | 75 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 70 |
| Sonographer | 75 |
| Optometrist | 80 |
| Orthotist or Prosthetist | 80 |
| Chiropractor | 80 |
| Osteopath | 80 |
| Occupational Therapist | 70 |
| Physiotherapist | 70 |
| Podiatrist | 70 |
| Audiologist | 70 |
| Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist | 70 |
| General Practitioner | 70 |
| Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | 75 |
| Cardiologist | 75 |
| Clinical Haematologist | — |
| Medical Oncologist | 70 |
| Endocrinologist | 80 |
| Gastroenterologist | 75 |
| Intensive Care Specialist | 75 |
| Neurologist | 75 |
| Paediatrician | 70 |
| Renal Medicine Specialist | — |
| Rheumatologist | — |
| Thoracic Medicine Specialist | — |
| Specialist Physicians (NEC) | 85 |
| Psychiatrist | 70 |
| Surgeon (General) | 90 |
| Cardiothoracic Surgeon | — |
| Neurosurgeon | 85 |
| Orthopaedic Surgeon | 80 |
| Otorhinolaryngologist | — |
| Paediatric Surgeon | — |
| Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon | — |
| Urologist | 100 |
| Vascular Surgeon | — |
| Dermatologist | 85 |
| Emergency Medicine Specialist | 70 |
| Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | 70 |
| Ophthalmologist | 80 |
| Pathologist | 70 |
| Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | 75 |
| Radiation Oncologist | — |
| Medical Practitioners (NEC) | 70 |
Nursing & Midwifery
| Occupation | Minimum Points |
|---|---|
| Midwife | 70 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 70 |
| Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | 70 |
| Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) | 70 |
| Registered Nurse (Community Health) | 70 |
| Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | 70 |
| Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | 70 |
| Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) | 70 |
| Registered Nurse (Medical) | 70 |
| Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | 70 |
| Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | 70 |
| Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | 70 |
| Registered Nurse (Surgical) | 70 |
| Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | 70 |
| Registered Nurses (NEC) | 70 |
IT & Telecommunications
| Occupation | Minimum Points |
|---|---|
| ICT Business Analyst | — |
| Systems Analyst | — |
| Multimedia Specialist | 90 |
| Analyst Programmer | — |
| Developer Programmer | — |
| Software Engineer | — |
| Software and Applications Programmers (NEC) | — |
| ICT Security Specialist | 100 |
| Computer Network and Systems Engineer | — |
| Telecommunications Engineer | 85 |
| Telecommunications Network Engineer | 85 |
Law, Psychology & Social Work
| Occupation | Minimum Points |
|---|---|
| Barrister | 70 |
| Solicitor | 65 |
| Clinical Psychologist | 90 |
| Educational Psychologist | 65 |
| Organisational Psychologist | — |
| Psychologists (NEC) | 80 |
| Social Worker | 80 |
Technicians & Drafting
| Occupation | Minimum Points |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Draftsperson | — |
| Civil Engineering Technician | — |
| Electrical Engineering Draftsperson | 65 |
| Electrical Engineering Technician | 65 |
| Radio Communications Technician | 85 |
| Telecommunications Field Engineer | 85 |
| Telecommunications Network Planner | 85 |
| Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist | 85 |
Mechanics & Metal Trades
| Occupation | Minimum Points |
|---|---|
| Automotive Electrician | 65 |
| Motor Mechanic (General) | — |
| Diesel Motor Mechanic | — |
| Motorcycle Mechanic | — |
| Small Engine Mechanic | — |
| Sheetmetal Worker | 65 |
| Metal Fabricator | 80 |
| Pressure Welder | — |
| Welder (First Class) | 80 |
| Fitter (General) | 80 |
| Fitter and Turner | — |
| Fitter Welder | 80 |
| Metal Machinist (First Class) | 80 |
| Locksmith | 65 |
| Panelbeater | 65 |
Building & Plumbing Trades
| Occupation | Minimum Points |
|---|---|
| Bricklayer | 65 |
| Stonemason | 65 |
| Carpenter and Joiner | 65 |
| Carpenter | 65 |
| Joiner | 65 |
| Painter | 70 |
| Glazier | 65 |
| Plasterer (Wall and Ceiling) | 65 |
| Renderer (Solid Plaster) | 65 |
| Wall and Floor Tiler | 65 |
| Plumber (General) | 65 |
| Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber | 65 |
| Drainer | 65 |
| Gasfitter | 70 |
| Roof Plumber | 65 |
Electrical & Other Trades
| Occupation | Minimum Points |
|---|---|
| Electrician (General) | 65 |
| Electrician (Special Class) | 65 |
| Lift Mechanic | 80 |
| Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic | 65 |
| Technical Cable Jointer | 70 |
| Electronic Equipment Trades Worker | 65 |
| Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) | 65 |
| Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) | 65 |
| Chef | — |
| Horse Trainer | 65 |
| Cabinetmaker | 65 |
| Boat Builder and Repairer | 65 |
| Shipwright | 65 |
| Tennis Coach | 65 |
| Footballer | 70 |
Figures transcribed from supplied screenshots; — indicates no points value shown. Verify against official SkillSelect data before publication.
