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Browse occupations eligible for Australian skilled migration visas. Each page shows visa eligibility, recent rounds, and state nominations.

This month on SkillSelect

The top 10 occupations in each skilled visa queue, from the latest public SkillSelect data.

Most people waiting

Subclass 189 · Sep 2026

Submitted EOIs sitting in the Skilled Independent (189) queue as at Sep 2026.

  1. 1Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher24111113,478
  2. 2Chef35131110,856
  3. 3Software Engineer2613139,596
  4. 4Civil Engineer2332118,777
  5. 5ICT Business Analyst2611117,875
  6. 6Mechanical Engineer2335127,560
  7. 7Registered Nurses nec2544997,542
  8. 8Accountant (General)2211117,093
  9. 9Developer Programmer2613126,840
  10. 10Engineering Technologist2339145,927

Most invited in the latest round

Subclass 189

DHA's published data shows no confirmed Skilled Independent (189) invitation movements in the latest round. Counts under 20 are hidden in the source data, so small movements can't be ruled out.

Animal & Horticultural Workers

361111Dog Handler or Trainer
STSOL
361112Horse Trainer
CSOL
361311Veterinary Nurse
STSOL

Arts & Media Professionals

211112Dancer or Choreographer
MLTSSL
211212Music Director
CSOL
212111Artistic Director
CSOL

Automotive & Engineering Trades

321111Automotive Electrician
CSOL
321211Motor Mechanic (General)
MLTSSL
321212Diesel Motor Mechanic
MLTSSL

Business & Finance Professionals

221111Accountant (General)
MLTSSL
221112Management Accountant
MLTSSL
221113Taxation Accountant
MLTSSL

Carers & Aides

421111Child Care Worker
CSOL
421114Out of School Hours Care Worker
CSOL

Chief Executives & General Managers

111111Chief Executive or Managing Director
CSOL
111211Corporate General Manager
CSOL

Education Professionals

241111Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher
MLTSSL
241213Primary School Teacher
MLTSSL
241311Middle School Teacher / Intermediate School Teacher
CSOL

Electrotechnology Trades

341111Electrician (General)
MLTSSL
341112Electrician (Special Class)
MLTSSL
342111Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
MLTSSL

Engineering Professionals

231111Aeroplane Pilot
CSOL
231113Flying Instructor
CSOL
231114Helicopter Pilot
CSOL

Engineering Technicians

311112Agricultural and Agritech Technician
CSOL
311113Animal Husbandry Technician
CSOL
311114Aquaculture or Fisheries Technician
CSOL

Farmers & Farm Managers

121111Aquaculture Farmer
CSOL
121311Apiarist
CSOL
121313Dairy Cattle Farmer
CSOL

Food Trades Workers

351111Baker
STSOL
351112Pastrycook
CSOL
351211Butcher or Smallgoods Maker
CSOL

Health & Welfare Support

411111Ambulance Officer
STSOL
411112Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic (Aus) / Ambulance Paramedic (NZ)
CSOL
411211Dental Hygienist
STSOL

Health Professionals

251111Dietitian
CSOL
251211Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
MLTSSL
251212Medical Radiation Therapist
MLTSSL

Hospitality & Service Managers

141111Cafe or Restaurant Manager
STSOL
141311Hotel or Motel Manager
CSOL
141411Licensed Club Manager
CSOL

Hospitality Workers

431411Hotel Service Manager
CSOL

ICT Professionals

261111ICT Business Analyst
MLTSSL
261112Systems Analyst
MLTSSL
261211Multimedia Specialist
STSOL

Legal & Social Professionals

271111Barrister
MLTSSL
271214Intellectual Property Lawyer
CSOL
271299Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec
CSOL

Managers

131112Sales and Marketing Manager
CSOL
131113Advertising Manager
CSOL
132111Corporate Services Manager
CSOL

Office & Practice Managers

511111Contract Administrator
CSOL
511112Program or Project Administrator
CSOL
512111Office Manager
CSOL

Other Clerical & Administrative

599111Conveyancer
CSOL
599211Clerk of Court
CSOL
599612Insurance Loss Adjuster
CSOL

Other Technicians & Trades

391111Hairdresser
CSOL
392111Print Finisher
CSOL
392112Screen Printer
CSOL

Personal Assistants & Secretaries

521212Legal Secretary
CSOL

Sales Representatives & Agents

611211Insurance Agent
CSOL

Sales Support Workers

639211Retail Buyer
CSOL

Sports & Personal Services

451111Beauty Therapist
CSOL
451412Tour Guide
CSOL
451612Travel Consultant
CSOL

Trades Workers

331111Bricklayer
MLTSSL
331112Stonemason
CSOL
331211Carpenter and Joiner
MLTSSL
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362211Gardener (General)
STSOL
362411Nurseryperson
CSOL
362511Arborist
CSOL
362512Tree Worker
CSOL
362711Landscape Gardener
CSOL
362712Irrigation Technician
CSOL
212315Program Director (Television or Radio)
CSOL
212316Stage Manager
CSOL
212317Technical Director
CSOL
212318Video Producer
CSOL
212413Print Journalist
CSOL
212414Radio Journalist
CSOL
212415Technical Writer
CSOL
212416Television Journalist
CSOL
212499Journalists and Other Writers nec
CSOL
321213Motorcycle Mechanic
CSOL
321214Small Engine Mechanic
CSOL
322112Electroplater
CSOL
322113Farrier
CSOL
322114Metal Casting Trades Worker
CSOL
322211Sheetmetal Worker
CSOL
322311Metal Fabricator
MLTSSL
322312Pressure Welder
CSOL
322313Welder (First Class) (Aus) / Welder (NZ)
CSOL
323111Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
CSOL
323112Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
CSOL
323113Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)
CSOL
323211Fitter (General)
MLTSSL
323212Fitter and Turner
MLTSSL
323213Fitter-Welder
CSOL
323214Metal Machinist (First Class)
CSOL
323215Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic
CSOL
323299Metal Fitters and Machinists nec
CSOL
323313Locksmith
CSOL
323314Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer
CSOL
323411Engineering Patternmaker
CSOL
323412Toolmaker
CSOL
324111Panelbeater
MLTSSL
324211Vehicle Body Builder
CSOL
324212Vehicle Trimmer
CSOL
324311Vehicle Painter
CSOL
221211Company Secretary
CSOL
221213External Auditor
MLTSSL
221214Internal Auditor
CSOL
222112Finance Broker
CSOL
222113Insurance Broker
CSOL
222311Financial Investment Adviser
STSOL
223111Human Resource Adviser
CSOL
223112Recruitment Consultant
CSOL
223113Workplace Relations Adviser
CSOL
224111Actuary
MLTSSL
224112Mathematician
MLTSSL
224113Statistician
MLTSSL
224114Data Analyst
CSOL
224115Data Scientist
CSOL
224116Statistician
CSOL
224511Land Economist
STSOL
224512Valuer
STSOL
224712Organisation and Methods Analyst
CSOL
224713Management Consultant
CSOL
224714Supply Chain Analyst
CSOL
224914Patents Examiner
CSOL
224999Information and Organisation Professionals nec
CSOL
225111Advertising Specialist
CSOL
225113Marketing Specialist
STSOL
225114Content Creator (Marketing)
CSOL
225211ICT Account Manager
CSOL
225212ICT Business Development Manager
CSOL
225213ICT Sales Representative
CSOL
225311Public Relations Professional
CSOL
225411Sales Representative (Industrial Products)
CSOL
225412Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products)
CSOL
225499Technical Sales Representatives nec
CSOL
241411Secondary School Teacher
MLTSSL
241511Special Needs Teacher
MLTSSL
241512Teacher of the Hearing Impaired
CSOL
241513Teacher of the Sight Impaired
CSOL
241599Special Education Teachers nec
CSOL
242111University Lecturer
MLTSSL
242211Vocational Education Teacher / Polytechnic Teacher
CSOL
249112Education Reviewer
CSOL
249214Music Teacher (Private Tuition)
CSOL
249299Private Tutors and Teachers nec
CSOL
342211Electrical Linesworker
STSOL
342212Technical Cable Jointer
CSOL
342311Business Machine Mechanic
STSOL
342313Electronic Equipment Trades Worker
CSOL
342314Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)
STSOL
342315Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)
STSOL
342411Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)
STSOL
342412Telecommunications Cable Jointer
CSOL
342413Telecommunications Linesworker
STSOL
342414Telecommunications Technician
CSOL
343111Body Maker and Repairer
STSOL
231199Air Transport Professionals nec
CSOL
231212Ship's Engineer
CSOL
232111Architect
MLTSSL
232112Landscape Architect
MLTSSL
232212Surveyor
CSOL
232213Cartographer
CSOL
232214Other Spatial Scientist
CSOL
232313Jewellery Designer
CSOL
232412Illustrator
CSOL
232413Multimedia Designer
CSOL
232414Web Designer
CSOL
232511Interior Designer
CSOL
232611Urban and Regional Planner
CSOL
233111Chemical Engineer
MLTSSL
233112Materials Engineer
MLTSSL
233211Civil Engineer
MLTSSL
233212Geotechnical Engineer
MLTSSL
233213Quantity Surveyor
MLTSSL
233214Structural Engineer
MLTSSL
233215Transport Engineer
MLTSSL
233311Electrical Engineer
MLTSSL
233411Electronics Engineer
MLTSSL
233511Industrial Engineer
MLTSSL
233512Mechanical Engineer
MLTSSL
233513Production or Plant Engineer
MLTSSL
233611Mining Engineer
MLTSSL
233612Petroleum Engineer
MLTSSL
233911Aeronautical Engineer
MLTSSL
233912Agricultural Engineer
MLTSSL
233913Biomedical Engineer
MLTSSL
233914Engineering Technologist
MLTSSL
233915Environmental Engineer
MLTSSL
233916Naval Architect / Marine Designer
CSOL
233999Engineering Professionals nec
MLTSSL
234111Agricultural Consultant
MLTSSL
234112Agricultural Scientist
MLTSSL
234114Agricultural Research Scientist
CSOL
234115Agronomist
CSOL
234116Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist
CSOL
234211Chemist
MLTSSL
234212Food Technologist
CSOL
234213Wine Maker
CSOL
234312Environmental Consultant
CSOL
234399Environmental Scientists nec
CSOL
234411Geologist
MLTSSL
234412Geophysicist
CSOL
234413Hydrogeologist
CSOL
234511Life Scientist (General)
MLTSSL
234513Biochemist
CSOL
234514Biotechnologist
MLTSSL
234515Botanist
MLTSSL
234516Marine Biologist
CSOL
234518Zoologist
MLTSSL
234521Entomologist
CSOL
234522Zoologist
CSOL
234599Life Scientists nec
CSOL
234611Medical Laboratory Scientist
MLTSSL
234612Respiratory Scientist
CSOL
234711Veterinarian
MLTSSL
234911Conservator
CSOL
234912Metallurgist
CSOL
234913Meteorologist
CSOL
234914Physicist
MLTSSL
234999Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec
CSOL
311115Irrigation Designer
CSOL
311211Anaesthetic Technician
CSOL
311212Cardiac Technician
CSOL
311215Pharmacy Technician
CSOL
311217Respiratory Technician
CSOL
311299Medical Technicians nec
CSOL
311312Meat Inspector
CSOL
311314Primary Products Quality Assurance Officer
CSOL
311399Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officers nec
CSOL
311411Chemistry Technician
CSOL
311412Earth Science Technician
CSOL
311499Science Technicians nec
CSOL
312111Architectural Draftsperson
CSOL
312112Building Associate
CSOL
312113Building Inspector
CSOL
312114Construction Estimator
CSOL
312116Surveying or Spatial Science Technician
CSOL
312199Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec
CSOL
312211Civil Engineering Draftsperson
STSOL
312212Civil Engineering Technician
CSOL
312311Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
STSOL
312312Electrical Engineering Technician
CSOL
312412Electronic Engineering Technician
CSOL
312511Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson
CSOL
312512Mechanical Engineering Technician
CSOL
312911Maintenance Planner
CSOL
312912Metallurgical or Materials Technician
CSOL
312913Mine Deputy
CSOL
312914Other Draftsperson
CSOL
312999Building and Engineering Technicians nec
CSOL
313111Hardware Technician
CSOL
313112ICT Customer Support Officer
CSOL
313113Web Administrator
CSOL
313199ICT Support Technicians nec
CSOL
313212Telecommunications Field Engineer
CSOL
313213Telecommunications Network Planner
CSOL
313214Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist
CSOL
121315Goat Farmer
CSOL
121318Pig Farmer
CSOL
121321Poultry Farmer
CSOL
121611Flower Grower
CSOL
351311Chef
MLTSSL
351411Cook
STSOL
411212Dental Prosthetist
CSOL
411213Dental Technician
STSOL
411214Dental Therapist
CSOL
411311Diversional Therapist
STSOL
411411Enrolled Nurse
STSOL
411511Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
STSOL
411611Massage Therapist
STSOL
411711Community Worker
STSOL
411712Disabilities Services Officer
STSOL
411713Family Support Worker
STSOL
411715Residential Care Officer
CSOL
411716Youth Worker
STSOL
251213Nuclear Medicine Technologist
MLTSSL
251214Sonographer
MLTSSL
251311Environmental Health Officer
STSOL
251312Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
STSOL
251411Optometrist
MLTSSL
251412Orthoptist
CSOL
251511Hospital Pharmacist
MLTSSL
251512Industrial Pharmacist
CSOL
251513Retail Pharmacist
MLTSSL
251912Orthotist or Prosthetist
CSOL
251999Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec
CSOL
252111Chiropractor
MLTSSL
252112Osteopath
MLTSSL
252211Acupuncturist
STSOL
252214Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
CSOL
252299Complementary Health Therapists nec
CSOL
252311Dental Specialist
MLTSSL
252312Dentist
MLTSSL
252411Occupational Therapist
MLTSSL
252511Physiotherapist
MLTSSL
252611Podiatrist
MLTSSL
252711Audiologist
MLTSSL
252712Speech Pathologist
MLTSSL
253111General Practitioner
MLTSSL
253112Resident Medical Officer
CSOL
253211Anaesthetist
CSOL
253311Specialist Physician (General Medicine)
MLTSSL
253312Cardiologist
CSOL
253313Clinical Haematologist
CSOL
253314Medical Oncologist
CSOL
253315Endocrinologist
CSOL
253316Gastroenterologist
CSOL
253317Intensive Care Specialist
CSOL
253318Neurologist
CSOL
253321Paediatrician
CSOL
253322Renal Medicine Specialist
CSOL
253323Rheumatologist
CSOL
253324Thoracic Medicine Specialist
CSOL
253399Specialist Physicians nec
CSOL
253411Psychiatrist
MLTSSL
253511Surgeon (General)
MLTSSL
253512Cardiothoracic Surgeon
CSOL
253513Neurosurgeon
CSOL
253514Orthopaedic Surgeon
CSOL
253515Otorhinolaryngologist
CSOL
253516Paediatric Surgeon
CSOL
253517Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
CSOL
253518Urologist
CSOL
253521Vascular Surgeon
CSOL
253911Dermatologist
MLTSSL
253912Emergency Medicine Specialist
MLTSSL
253913Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
MLTSSL
253914Ophthalmologist
MLTSSL
253915Pathologist
MLTSSL
253917Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist
MLTSSL
253918Radiation Oncologist
CSOL
253999Medical Practitioners nec
MLTSSL
254111Midwife
MLTSSL
254211Nurse Educator
CSOL
254212Nurse Researcher
CSOL
254411Nurse Practitioner
MLTSSL
254412Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
MLTSSL
254413Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
MLTSSL
254414Registered Nurse (Community Health)
MLTSSL
254415Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
MLTSSL
254416Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)
CSOL
254417Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
CSOL
254418Registered Nurse (Medical)
MLTSSL
254421Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
MLTSSL
254422Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
MLTSSL
254423Registered Nurse (Surgical)
MLTSSL
254424Registered Nurse (Surgical)
CSOL
254425Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)
CSOL
254499Registered Nurses nec
MLTSSL
141999Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec
CSOL
142111Retail Manager (General)
CSOL
142116Travel Agency Manager
CSOL
149212Customer Service Manager
STSOL
149411Fleet Manager
CSOL
149911Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator
CSOL
149912Cinema or Theatre Manager
CSOL
149915Equipment Hire Manager
CSOL
149999Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec
CSOL
261212Web Developer
STSOL
261311Analyst Programmer
MLTSSL
261312Developer Programmer
MLTSSL
261313Software Engineer
MLTSSL
261314Software Tester
STSOL
261315Cyber Security Engineer
CSOL
261316Devops Engineer
CSOL
261317Penetration Tester
CSOL
261399Software and Applications Programmers nec
MLTSSL
262111Database Administrator
MLTSSL
262112ICT Security Specialist
MLTSSL
262113Systems Administrator
STSOL
262114Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist
CSOL
262115Cyber Security Advice and Assessment Specialist
CSOL
262116Cyber Security Analyst
CSOL
262117Cyber Security Architect
CSOL
262118Cyber Security Operations Coordinator
CSOL
263111Computer Network and Systems Engineer
MLTSSL
263112Network Administrator
STSOL
263113Network Analyst
STSOL
263211ICT Quality Assurance Engineer
STSOL
263212ICT Support Engineer
STSOL
263213ICT Systems Test Engineer
STSOL
263299ICT Support and Test Engineers nec
STSOL
263311Telecommunications Engineer
MLTSSL
263312Telecommunications Network Engineer
MLTSSL
271311Solicitor
MLTSSL
272112Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
CSOL
272114Rehabilitation Counsellor
CSOL
272115Student Counsellor
CSOL
272311Clinical Psychologist
MLTSSL
272312Educational Psychologist
MLTSSL
272313Organisational Psychologist
CSOL
272314Psychotherapist
CSOL
272399Psychologists nec
MLTSSL
272413Translator
CSOL
272511Social Worker
MLTSSL
272612Recreation Officer / Recreation Coordinator
CSOL
132211Finance Manager
CSOL
132311Human Resource Manager
CSOL
132411Policy and Planning Manager
CSOL
132511Research and Development Manager
CSOL
133111Construction Project Manager
MLTSSL
133112Project Builder
CSOL
133211Engineering Manager
CSOL
133511Production Manager (Forestry)
CSOL
133512Production Manager (Manufacturing)
CSOL
133611Supply and Distribution Manager
CSOL
133612Procurement Manager
CSOL
134211Medical Administrator / Medical Superintendent
CSOL
134212Nursing Clinical Director
CSOL
134213Primary Health Organisation Manager
CSOL
134311School Principal
CSOL
134411Faculty Head
CSOL
134499Education Managers nec
CSOL
135111Chief Information Officer
CSOL
135112ICT Project Manager
STSOL
135199ICT Managers nec
CSOL
139911Arts Administrator or Manager
CSOL
139912Environmental Manager
CSOL
139913Laboratory Manager
CSOL
139914Quality Assurance Manager
STSOL
139916Quality Assurance Manager
CSOL
139917Regulatory Affairs Manager
CSOL
599915Clinical Coder
CSOL
392211Graphic Pre-press Trades Worker
CSOL
392311Printing Machinist
CSOL
393114Shoemaker
CSOL
393311Upholsterer
CSOL
394111Cabinetmaker
MLTSSL
394112Cabinet Maker
CSOL
394113Furniture Maker
CSOL
394211Furniture Finisher
CSOL
394212Picture Framer
CSOL
394213Wood Machinist
CSOL
394299Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec
CSOL
399111Boat Builder and Repairer
CSOL
399112Shipwright
CSOL
399211Chemical Plant Operator
CSOL
399212Locksmith
STSOL
399213Power Generation Plant Operator
CSOL
399513Light Technician
CSOL
399516Sound Technician
CSOL
399599Performing Arts Technicians nec
CSOL
399611Signwriter
CSOL
399911Diver
CSOL
399913Optical Dispenser / Dispensing Optician
CSOL
399914Optical Mechanic
CSOL
399916Plastics Technician
CSOL
399918Fire Protection Equipment Technician
CSOL
399999Technicians and Trades Workers nec
CSOL
451711Flight Attendant
CSOL
452311Diving Instructor (Open Water)
CSOL
452317Other Sports Coach or Instructor
CSOL
452321Sports Development Officer
STSOL
331212Carpenter
MLTSSL
331213Joiner
MLTSSL
332111Floor Finisher
STSOL
332211Painting Trades Worker
STSOL
333111Glazier
STSOL
333211Fibrous Plasterer
STSOL
333212Solid Plasterer
STSOL
333311Roof Tiler
CSOL
333411Wall and Floor Tiler
CSOL
334111Plumber (General)
MLTSSL
334112Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber
MLTSSL
334113Drainer
MLTSSL
334114Gasfitter
MLTSSL
334115Roof Plumber
MLTSSL
334116Plumber (General)
CSOL
334117Fire Protection Plumber
CSOL