Invitation points
Five-point bins, with the median annotated in amber.
Engineering Manager· ANZSCO 133211
MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 189
invited at 85 pts on 13 November 2025
down from 90 pts · ~27 invitations issued · cut-off range 65–95 over the past 6 rounds · 2 rounds so far in FY25-26 · trend rising
Subclass 190
invited at 75 pts on 28 May 2025
down from 85 pts · 5 rounds so far in FY24-25 · trend easing
Subclass 491
invited at 95 pts on 6 June 2025
up from 65 pts · 2 rounds so far in FY24-25 · trend stable
Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
46
Ahead
about 1 month
85
Points
21
Ahead
about 1 month
90
Points
3
Ahead
less than a month
95
Points
1
Ahead
less than a month
These are model averages across the queue — for your personal rank and wait based on your own DOE, jump to Check My Score below.
189 estimates are most reliable; 190 and 491 outcomes depend heavily on state nomination policy, occupation lists, and per-state quotas, which this model does not directly incorporate.
Latest Points (189)
85
Down from 90
Last Invited
13 November 2025
Subclass 189
FY25-26 Rounds
2
rounds so far this FY
Trend Direction
Rising
Points increasing over recent rounds
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At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
85≤ Feb 26
If 20 invited
85≤ May 26
If 50 invited
75≤ July 25
If 100 invited
75≤ Apr 26
If 200 invited
65≤ Sept 25
If 500 invited
All invited (324)
If 1000 invited
All invited (324)
Or calculate a custom number
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
2,870
MoM Change
-26 (-0.9%)
Peak Month
Jan 26 (3,049)
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
108
MoM Change
+1 (0.9%)
Peak Month
Nov 25 (143)
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
05/2026 snapshot · 2,870 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
80
At 85+ pts
689
Below Cutoff
2,180
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 05/2026 snapshot
Counts may differ from the EOI pool total. "Month Submitted" reflects the last submission date, and the Qlik data model may distribute EOIs across multiple months. Use this chart for relative distribution, not absolute queue sizes.
≥
In Queue
2,870
Oldest Waiting
May 24
Total Invited
174
Likelyⓘ
~5.8 yr ~ ~5.8 yr
Mar 2032~5.8 yr
Mar 2032Likely
Mar 2032~5.8 yr
Estimated wait based on monthly invitation rate variance. By the 25th percentile mark, there's a 25% chance you'll have been invited. By the 75th percentile, 75% likely.
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Engineering Managers (1332xx)
Ceiling
500
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
126
Remaining for 189
374
Spots left (FY)
350 – 353
Tier Meaning
Standard priority — moderate demand
Point Reality Gauge
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (85)
Key Insights for Engineering Manager
- ↑
Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Engineering Manager. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
- ⚠
Still 20 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Engineering Manager remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
- ℹ
2 rounds so far in FY25-26. Engineering Manager has been included in 2 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 18 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 8 rounds
Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.
A profile of the invited
Period:
n =
11
community-reported invitations, spanning 1 onshore and 10 offshore.
Median pts
85
Most common
85(8×)
Where they were
Onshore vs. offshore at time of invitation.
9%onshore
Salary
Disclosed by 0 of 11 contributors
No salary self-reports for this scope.
Partnered status
The four points-claim categories.
Skilled Partner338%
Partner English563%
English
Self-claimed proficiency points (0 / 10 / 20).
NAATI / CCL
Credentialled community language points.
Community-reported invitees only — applicants who weren't invited aren't here. Cells with fewer than 5 contributors are hidden for privacy. A portrait of the cohort, not a recipe.
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 19–22 | — | — | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 2–2 | — | — | |
| 6 Jun 2025 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 28 May 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 28 May 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 27 May 2025 | 491 | NTCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 2 May 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 29 Apr 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 14 Jan 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 1–2 | — | — | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 95 | 2–3 | — | — | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 95 | 2–2 | — | — | |
| 2 Feb 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 12 Jan 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 12 Jan 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | — | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~96Est. | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~33Est. | — | — |
- 189Federal85
- Est. Invitations
- ~27Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189FederalCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189Federal90
- Est. Invitations
- ~19Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 491NSWCommunity95
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 491NTCommunity65
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189Federal90
- Est. Invitations
- ~41Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189Federal95
- Est. Invitations
- ~22Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189Federal95
- Est. Invitations
- ~14Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 190NSWCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 491Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~96Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~33Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
··
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
556EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
113(20%)
27M Trend
↑ 1318%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
392EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
98(25%)
27M Trend
↑ 1377%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
420EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
87(21%)
27M Trend
↑ 1436%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
518EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
119(23%)
27M Trend
↑ 2095%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
358EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
111(31%)
27M Trend
↑ 2742%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
92EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
28(30%)
27M Trend
↑ 1680%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
139EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
42(30%)
27M Trend
↑ 2640%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
281EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
71(25%)
27M Trend
↑ 1779%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.