189Federal
90- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
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Conservator
As at September 2026, Conservator (ANZSCO 234911) has 3 EOIs in the subclass 189 pool (1 at 85+ points), 3 in 190 and 2 in 491. Last 189 invitation: 90 points on 21 August 2025; none in the 2 federal rounds since (latest 4 June 2026). Latest state cut-offs: 491 at 85 points (8 December 2022).
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Latest Conservator invitation rounds & points
Subclass 189
90pts
21 Aug 2025 · ~53 invited
1 round so far this FY
Subclass 491
85pts
8 Dec 2022 · ~1 invited
1 round so far this FY
189 places this financial year
FY2026-27 · estimatedShared by all 5 occupations in Other Natural and Physical Science Professionals, not just Conservator
500est. ceiling441est. 189 places409–414est. left after 15 Oct (predicted)
6–7%
59 to 186 / 190 / 491~27–32 invited by 189open
15 Oct cut-off for the whole group: 85 pts (predicted)
Who shares these places · 5 occupationsConservator used ~1
| Occupation | Est. invited this FY | EOIs ≥ 85 pts | In pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservator234911THIS | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Physicist234914 | 15–18 | 18 | 75 |
| Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec234999 | 5–7 | 9 | 24 |
| Metallurgist234912 | 5 | 6 | 119 |
| Meteorologist234913 | 1 | 1 | 23 |
| 2349 total | 27–32 | 35 | 244 |
ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 500 ceiling, 441 remaining · Invited counts from community round reports · EOIs from SkillSelect 9 Oct 2026, before the round · How we estimate · All occupation ceilings →
Subclass 189 wait estimates · September 2026 EOI pool
Not enough recent rounds to compute a wait estimate for this subclass.
189 rank can be estimated from points and DOE; 190 and state/territory-nominated 491 are selected by each jurisdiction under its own policy and priorities, so a national EOI queue rank doesn't apply.
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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
— Steadynot invited this round
⋯
This occupation · most invited →least invited
1 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,052 · 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
— Steady · invites per round
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Is 90 points enough for Conservator?
Can I get invited for Conservator with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Conservator in the next 189 round?
NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 9 Oct 2026projected cutoff 85 pts · DOE 10 Aug 2026 – 9 Sept 2026this group 27–32 invitationsthis occupation est. 1Get your verdict →
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Conservator if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
All invited (3)
If 20 invited
All invited (3)
If 50 invited
All invited (3)
If 100 invited
All invited (3)
If 200 invited
All invited (3)
If 500 invited
All invited (3)
If 1000 invited
All invited (3)
Or calculate a custom number
189 prediction — full row
This occupation's complete row from the 189 invitation-prediction table: latest cutoff, this financial year's estimated round sizes, spots left, and predicted cutoffs at each scenario.
| Last round | Cutoff | Aug 25 | Nov 25 | June 26 | Spots left (FY) | If floor invited | If anchored invited | Active EOIs | At/above | Ceiling remaining | If 10 invited | If 20 invited | If 50 invited | If 100 invited | If 200 invited | If 500 invited | If 1000 invited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25 | 90 | 1–1 | — | — | 266–291 | 90DOE ≤ Sept 26 | 90DOE ≤ Sept 26 | 3 | 1 | 441 | All invited (3) | All invited (3) | All invited (3) | All invited (3) | All invited (3) | All invited (3) | All invited (3) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Other Natural and Physical Science Professionals (2349xx)
Ceiling
500
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
59
Remaining for 189
441
Spots left (FY)
266 – 291
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 2 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 2 rounds
Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.
Point Reality Gauge
EOI minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (90)
Key Insights for Conservator
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Points are stable. The minimum invited score has remained consistent over recent rounds, though the next round can still move with round size and EOI pool changes.
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Still 25 points above the EOI minimum. Despite current trends, Conservator remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 90 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
- ℹ
1 round so far in FY25-26. Conservator has been invited in 1 invitation round this financial year. The round count alone doesn't indicate future demand or guarantee invitations.
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A profile of the invited
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Conservator EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Conservator?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 8 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
75
At 90+ pts
2
Below Cutoff
6
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
8
MoM Change
+2 (33.3%)
Peak Month
Oct 25 (30)
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 09/2026 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
8
Oldest Waiting
Nov 24
Total Invited
4
Invitation Trends
Jun 24 – Jun 26
Latest
1
MoM Change
-1 (-50.0%)
Peak Month
Aug 25 (5)
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Conservator round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 1–1 | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 85 | ~1Est. | — | — |
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- 491Federal85
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- Salary
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Conservator 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Conservator for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
2EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
31M Trend
→ 0%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
1EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
1(100%)
31M Trend
↓ 67%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
2EOIs
Graduate stream only
Peak Bracket
75pts
31M Trend
→ 0%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
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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Conservator visa grants
How many Conservator visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 1 skilled visas went to Conservator main applicants, the 556th most of 581 occupations. Most came through regional state nomination (491: 1).
25-26* is provisional: the full year to June 2026 from a Home Affairs data release. Hover for the figures; the official release is expected in late 2026.
| Visa | Share of total | 2024-25 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | ||
100% | 1 | — | |
0% | 0 | — | |
0% | 0 | — |
— means last year had fewer than 20 grants. Tap a colour to show or hide its line. The grey area is the total.
Show the numbers for every year
| Year | Total | 186 | 190 | 491 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017-18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Where they were granted
Nominated by, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Conservator 491 grants compares with its usual share of all 491 grants.
- 1ACTToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 2NSWToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 3VICToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 4QLDToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 5SAToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 6WAToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 7TASToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 8NTToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- More than usual (1.3× or more)
- About usual
- Less than usual (under 0.75×)
- Too few to say (under 10)
Who was granted
Country of citizenship, 2022-23 to 2024-25 combined.
- 1Iran40.0%
- 2France20.0%
- 3Spain20.0%
- 4United Kingdom20.0%
Data: July 2015 to June 2025, main applicants only. Occupation is recorded only for main applicants in the Skill stream, so partner, parent, business and 858 visas can't appear here, and temporary visas such as 482 aren't in this data. Source: Department of Home Affairs, BP0068 (CC BY). The views expressed are those of ImmiTrend and not necessarily those of the Department.
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Common questions about Conservator
What points do you need for Conservator subclass 189?
Conservator was last invited for subclass 189 on 21 August 2025 at 90 points. There have been no subclass 189 invitations for Conservator in the 2 federal rounds held since (13 November 2025 and 4 June 2026).
What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Conservator?
For Conservator: subclass 491 was last invited at 85 points (8 December 2022).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Conservator?
Subclass 190 and state/territory-nominated 491 invitations are issued by each state and territory under its own policy and priorities — not by national EOI queue order. ImmiTrend's Check My Score compares your points, English, salary, partner status, onshore/offshore status and NAATI against community-reported invited samples for Conservator. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Conservator for 190/491?
Conservator has state-nomination activity in: VIC, WA. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How many subclass 189 places are likely left this FY2026-27 for Conservator?
Around 441 subclass 189 places are projected for Conservator in FY2026-27. The Department of Home Affairs has not yet published FY2026-27 occupation ceilings, so this is an ImmiTrend estimate based on prior-year ceilings and current pool data.
How often are Conservator invitation rounds held?
Subclass 189: no federal rounds have been held yet in FY2026-27; the most recent was on 4 June 2026, and in FY2025-26 there were 3 federal rounds (21 August 2025, 13 November 2025 and 4 June 2026), with Conservator invited in 1 of them.
How many Conservator visas were granted in 2024-25?
1 main applicants: 1 through 491.
Related occupations
Other Natural and Physical Science Professionals 2349
Related:Guide: check your 189 invitation chancesFirst 189 round of 2026-27, October update: every occupation’s projected cutoff189 invitation chances
Last updated 30 September 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.