189Federal
85- Est. Invitations
- 1–1
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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Artistic Director
ANZSCO 212111MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 13 November 2025, subclass 189 invitations for Artistic Director (ANZSCO 212111) were issued at 85 points. Subclass 491 sits at 75 points (8 December 2022).
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Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 189
85pts
13 Nov 2025
1 round so far this FY
Subclass 491
75pts
8 Dec 2022
1 round so far this FY
189 places likely left this FY
499conservative (floor)499anchored estimate
Subclass 189 wait estimates · April 2026 EOI pool
Not enough recent rounds to compute a wait estimate for this subclass.
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.
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How this occupation ranks
189
Where it ranks · subclass 189 · last 2 FY
Outside top 50 by volume
of 196 occupations invited
▲ Risingnot invited this round
⋯
This occupation · most invited →least invited
1 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,401 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 1 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
0last FY
1this FY
▲ +1Round to round · last 2 FY
1
▲ Rising · invites per round
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Check my score
Can I get invited for Artistic Director with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Artistic Director in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Artistic Director if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Artistic Directors and Media Producers (2121xx)
Ceiling
500
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
0
Remaining for 189
500
Spots left (FY)
499 – 499
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 2 data points
Points Summary
Highest
85
Lowest
75
Average
80
Across 2 federal rounds
Point Reality Gauge
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (85)
Key Insights for Artistic Director
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Points are stable. The minimum invited score has remained consistent over recent rounds. Expect similar thresholds in the near future.
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Still 20 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Artistic Director remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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1 round so far in FY25-26. Artistic Director has been included in 1 invitation round this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.
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A profile of the invited
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EOI data
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Artistic Director?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
05/2026 snapshot · 1 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
80
At 85+ pts
0
Below Cutoff
1
EOI Submission Trends
May 24 – May 26
Latest
1
MoM Change
-2 (-66.7%)
Peak Month
Oct 24 (8)
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.
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In Queue
1
Oldest Waiting
Jul 24
Total Invited
3
Likelyⓘ
~0 mo ~ ~0 mo
Jun 2026~0 mo
Jun 2026Likely
Jun 2026~0 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.
Invitation Trends
Dec 24 – May 26
Latest
1
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Nov 25 (3)
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Round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 1–1 | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 75 | — | — | — |
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- 491Federal75
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- Salary
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FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Artistic Director for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Common questions
What points do you need for Artistic Director subclass 189?
As of 13 November 2025, subclass 189 invitations for Artistic Director were issued at 85 points, with recent rounds ranging 85–85 over the last 1 rounds.
What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Artistic Director?
For Artistic Director: subclass 491 was last invited at 75 points (8 December 2022).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Artistic Director?
For state nomination (subclasses 190 and 491), invitations go by profile — not your place in the EOI queue. ImmiTrend's Check My Score shows how your points, English, salary, partner status, onshore/offshore status and NAATI compare to the people who were actually invited for Artistic Director, so you can see where you match and where you fall short. Based on community-reported invitations; for reference, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Artistic Director for 190/491?
Artistic Director has state-nomination activity in: VIC. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How many subclass 189 places are likely left this FY25-26 for Artistic Director?
An estimated 499–499 subclass 189 places are likely left this financial year for Artistic Director, based on the occupation ceiling and invitations issued so far.
How often are Artistic Director invitation rounds held?
Artistic Director has had 1 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.
Last updated 31 May 2026Sources:OfficialEstimated
Community-reported and estimated figures are indicative and may be incomplete — treat them as a guide, not a guarantee. Official figures come from Home Affairs / SkillSelect.
General information only — not migration advice.
Compiled by ImmiTrend from official SkillSelect data.