Metallurgist· ANZSCO 234912

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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 · ~3 invitations issued · cut-off range 65–95 over the past 5 rounds · 2 rounds so far in FY25-26 · trend rising

Subclass 190

No recent invitation round on file.

Subclass 491

invited at 90 pts on 8 December 2022

~0 invitations issued · 1 round so far in FY22-23

Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool

80
Points
22
Ahead
about 1 month
85
Points
15
Ahead
less than a month
90
Points
4
Ahead
less than a month
95
Points
2
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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See the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Metallurgist if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.

At a glance — by round size

If 10 invited

85≤ Feb 26

If 20 invited

80≤ May 26

If 50 invited

75≤ Mar 26

If 100 invited

70≤ May 26

If 200 invited

All invited (155)

If 500 invited

All invited (155)

If 1000 invited

All invited (155)

Or calculate a custom number

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – May 26

Latest

978

MoM Change

-72 (-6.9%)

Peak Month

Jan 26 (1,081)

Invitation Trends

Jun 24 – May 26

Latest

11

MoM Change

0 (0.0%)

Peak Month

Nov 25 (37)

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

05/2026 snapshot · 978 submitted EOIs in queue

SkillSelect ↗

Peak Points

80

At 85+ pts

286

Below Cutoff

691

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.

SkillSelect ↗
≥

In Queue

978

Oldest Waiting

May 24

Total Invited

54

Likelyⓘ

~23 mo ~ ~23 mo

May 2028~23 mo
May 2028Likely
May 2028~23 mo
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 · Other Natural and Physical Science Professionals (2349xx)

FOI source ↗

Ceiling

500

1.0% multiplier

Grants (190/491/ENS)

59

Remaining for 189

441

Spots left (FY)

360 – 372

Tier Meaning

Standard priority — moderate demand

Point Reality Gauge

Legal minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (85)

Key Insights for Metallurgist

  • ↑

    Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Metallurgist. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.

  • ⚠

    Still 20 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Metallurgist remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.

  • ℹ

    2 rounds so far in FY25-26. Metallurgist has been included in 2 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.

Minimum Points Invited

All sources · 6 data points

Est. Invitations Per Round

Federal SkillSelect · 6 rounds

Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.

Round History

  • 189Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ~3Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    90
    Est. Invitations
    ~2Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    90
    Est. Invitations
    ~4Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    95
    Est. Invitations
    ~1Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~3Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
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190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSW?Unknown

130EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

44(34%)

27M Trend

↑ 1180%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

VIC✓Eligible

143EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

40(28%)

27M Trend

↑ 2760%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

QLD?Unknown

93EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

30(32%)

27M Trend

↑ 810%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

SA?Unknown

175EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

48(27%)

27M Trend

↑ 3320%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

WA?Unknown

193EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

71(37%)

27M Trend

↑ 2614%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

TAS?Unknown

56EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

18(32%)

27M Trend

↑ 1300%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

NT?Unknown

42EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

11(26%)

27M Trend

↑ 2000%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

ACT?Unknown

64EOIs

Peak Bracket

75pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

23(36%)

27M Trend

↑ 2033%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

Related occupations

Other Natural and Physical Science Professionals 2349