Geotechnial Engineer

Assessed by Engineers Australia

ANZSCO 233212MLTSSL

Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends

As of 7 November 2024, subclass 189 invitations for Geotechnial Engineer (ANZSCO 233212) were issued at 70 points. Subclass 190 sits at 80 points (6 May 2026). Subclass 491 sits at 85 points (8 December 2022). Cut-offs have held steady across recent rounds.

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Latest Geotechnial Engineer invitation rounds & points

Subclass 189

Stable

70pts

7 Nov 2024 · ~5 invited

Down from 75 · 2 rounds so far this FY

65–85 pts over last 5 roundsⓘ

Subclass 190

Stable

80pts

6 May 2026

Unchanged · 5 rounds so far this FY

80–90 pts over last 5 roundsⓘ

Subclass 491

85pts

8 Dec 2022

1 round so far this FY

→ See full round history

189 places this financial year

FY2026-27 · estimated

806est. ceiling0est. 189 places

ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 745 ceiling, 0 remaining · How we estimate

Subclass 189 wait estimates · August 2026 EOI pool

80
Points
94
Ahead
3/5
Met the cut-off
85
Points
59
Ahead
5/5
Met the cut-off
90
Points
29
Ahead
5/5
Met the cut-off
95
Points
7
Ahead
5/5
Met the cut-off

Subclass 189 invitation rounds have paused since 7 November 2024, so a wait estimate can't be reliably projected while rounds are paused. The queue figures above are current; the wait will depend on when rounds resume.

"Met the cut-off" counts how many of the last 5 subclass-189 rounds your points would have been at or above the round's minimum.

Figures describe observed invitation rounds and the current EOI pool — indicative only, not migration advice.

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
▼ Fallingnot invited this round
⋯
This occupation · most invited →least invited

72 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,052 · typical 48

Most consistently invited

invited 2 of 5 roundsOccasional

oldest → newest · filled = invited

Year over year

72
last FY
0
this FY
▼ −100%

Round to round · last 2 FY

35
37

▼ Falling · invites per round

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Is 65–85 points enough for Geotechnial Engineer?

Can I get invited for Geotechnial Engineer with my points?

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189 Invitation Predictions

What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Geotechnial Engineer in the next 189 round?

NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 4 Sept 2026Model projects 0 remaining 189 places this year — see 190/491 state nomination optionsGet your verdict →

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See the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Geotechnial Engineer if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.

At a glance — by round size

If 10 invited

90DOE ≤ Nov 25

If 20 invited

90DOE ≤ July 26

If 50 invited

85DOE ≤ June 26

If 100 invited

75DOE ≤ Oct 25

If 200 invited

70DOE ≤ Aug 26

If 500 invited

All invited (256)

If 1000 invited

All invited (256)

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 roundCutoffAug 25Nov 25June 26Spots left (FY)If floor invitedIf anchored invitedActive EOIsAt/aboveCeiling remainingIf 10 invitedIf 20 invitedIf 50 invitedIf 100 invitedIf 200 invitedIf 500 invitedIf 1000 invited
Nov 2470——————256205090DOE ≤ Nov 2590DOE ≤ July 2685DOE ≤ June 2675DOE ≤ Oct 2570DOE ≤ Aug 26All invited (256)All invited (256)
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Cut-offs & capacity

189 Occupation CeilingTier 3

2025-26 · Civil Engineering Professionals (2332xx)

FOI source ↗

Ceiling

745

1.0% multiplier

Grants (190/491/ENS)

2,013

Exceeds ceiling

Remaining for 189

Exhausted

Spots left (FY)

0

Minimum Points Invited

All sources · 11 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.

Point Reality Gauge

EOI minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (80)

Key Insights for Geotechnial Engineer

  • ↑

    Points are rising. Recent invited scores for Geotechnial Engineer are rising, which suggests competition may be increasing. Higher points generally improve 189 ranking; 190/491 outcomes still depend on each state and territory's policy and priorities.

  • ⚠

    Still 5 points above the EOI minimum. Despite current trends, Geotechnial Engineer remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 70 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.

  • ℹ

    5 rounds so far in FY25-26. Geotechnial Engineer has been invited in 5 invitation rounds 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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Geotechnial Engineer EOI queue & points distribution

How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Geotechnial Engineer?

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

08/2026 snapshot · 1,022 submitted EOIs in queue

SkillSelect ↗

Peak Points

80

At 80+ pts

596

Below Cutoff

425

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – Aug 26

Latest

1,022

MoM Change

+29 (2.9%)

Peak Month

Mar 26 (1,049)

EOI Queue Age

Backlog by submission month — 08/2026 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

1,022

Oldest Waiting

Aug 24

Total Invited

156

Invitation Trends

Feb 24 – Aug 26

Latest

13

MoM Change

-11 (-45.8%)

Peak Month

Nov 24 (99)

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Geotechnial Engineer round history

Round History

Source:
  • 190VICCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰66000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189Federal
    70
    Est. Invitations
    23–37
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰40000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189Federal
    75
    Est. Invitations
    29–35
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    16–20
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ~13Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~4Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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Geotechnial Engineer 190 / 491 state nominations

Which states nominate Geotechnial Engineer for 190 or 491?

190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSW✓Listed

217EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

128(59%)

30M Trend

↑ 1608%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

VIC✓Listed

128EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

76(59%)

30M Trend

↑ 2875%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

QLD✓Listed

120EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

76(63%)

30M Trend

↑ 1800%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

SA?Unknown

113EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

67(59%)

30M Trend

↑ 2500%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

WA?Unknown

224EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

135(60%)

30M Trend

↑ 3533%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

TAS?Unknown

48EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

31(65%)

30M Trend

↑ 1433%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

NT?Unknown

45EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

26(58%)

30M Trend

↑ 1233%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

ACT?Unknown

56EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

37(66%)

30M Trend

↑ 940%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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Common questions about Geotechnial Engineer

What points do you need for Geotechnial Engineer subclass 189?

As of 7 November 2024, subclass 189 invitations for Geotechnial Engineer were issued at 70 points, with recent rounds ranging 65–85 over the last 5 rounds.

Is the Geotechnial Engineer subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?

The subclass 189 cut-off for Geotechnial Engineer has held steady across recent rounds.

Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Geotechnial Engineer (subclass 189)?

In the last 5 subclass 189 rounds for Geotechnial Engineer, the cut-off ranged 65–85 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 5 of 5, 90 points in 5 of 5, 85 points in 5 of 5, 80 points in 3 of 5, 75 points in 3 of 5, 70 points in 2 of 5. Meeting a previous cut-off does not guarantee a future invitation — invitations also depend on your Date of Effect, the round size and other applicants.

Check how your own points and Date of Effect rank →

What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Geotechnial Engineer?

For Geotechnial Engineer: subclass 190 was last invited at 80 points (6 May 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 85 points (8 December 2022).

How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Geotechnial Engineer?

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 Geotechnial Engineer. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.

Which states nominate Geotechnial Engineer for 190/491?

Geotechnial Engineer has state-nomination activity in: NSW, QLD, VIC. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.

How often are Geotechnial Engineer invitation rounds held?

Geotechnial Engineer has received invitations in 5 rounds so far in FY25-26.

Related occupations

Civil Engineering Professionals 2332

Related:Guide: check your 189 invitation chancesFirst 189 round of 2026-27, September update: every occupation’s projected cutoff189 invitation chances
Last updated 31 August 2026Sources:OfficialCommunity-reportedEstimated

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.