491SACommunity
95- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰80000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
Human Resource Adviser
As at September 2026, Human Resource Adviser (ANZSCO 223111) has 3,215 EOIs in the subclass 491 pool. Latest state cut-offs: 491 at 95 points (13 May 2026). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.
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Latest Human Resource Adviser invitation rounds & points
Subclass 491
↑ Rising95pts
13 May 2026
Unchanged · 4 rounds so far this FY
70–95 pts over last 5 roundsⓘ
Subclass 189 wait estimates · — 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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Is my points score enough for Human Resource Adviser?
Can I get invited for Human Resource Adviser with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Human Resource Adviser in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Human Resource Adviser if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
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Cut-offs & capacity
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 5 data points
Points Summary
Highest
95
Lowest
70
Average
88
Across 5 federal rounds
Point Reality Gauge
EOI minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (95)
Key Insights for Human Resource Adviser
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Points are rising. Recent invited scores for Human Resource Adviser 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.
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4 rounds so far in FY25-26. Human Resource Adviser has been invited in 4 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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Human Resource Adviser EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Human Resource Adviser?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 3,215 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
70
At 95+ pts
326
Below Cutoff
2,889
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
3,215
MoM Change
-167 (-4.9%)
Peak Month
Jan 26 (4,007)
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
3,215
Oldest Waiting
Sep 24
Total Invited
41
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
27
MoM Change
+1 (3.8%)
Peak Month
Jan 26 (39)
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Human Resource Adviser round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2026 | 491 | SACommunity | 95 | — | 💰80000 | onshore | |
| 1 May 2026 | 491 | SACommunity | 95 | — | 💰90000 | onshore | |
| 1 May 2026 | 491 | SACommunity | 95 | — | 💰80000 | onshore | |
| 12 Jan 2026 | 491 | NTCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 8 Aug 2024 | 491 | ACTCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore |
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- 491SACommunity95
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰90000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491SACommunity95
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰80000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491NTCommunity70
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 491ACTCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
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Human Resource Adviser 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Human Resource Adviser for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
496EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
52(10%)
31M Trend
↑ 678%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
724EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
68(9%)
31M Trend
↑ 1209%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
252EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
24(10%)
31M Trend
↑ 1086%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
647EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
62(10%)
31M Trend
↑ 1421%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
456EOIs
Graduate stream only
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
57(13%)
31M Trend
↑ 1368%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
312EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
24(8%)
31M Trend
↑ 1179%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
445EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
38(9%)
31M Trend
↑ 1957%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
457EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
41(9%)
31M Trend
↑ 896%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Human Resource Adviser visa grants
How many Human Resource Adviser visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 199 skilled visas went to Human Resource Adviser main applicants, the 66th most of 581 occupations. Most came through regional state nomination (491: 183).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199 | +95% | ||
92% | 183 | +106% | |
8% | 16 | — | |
0% | 0 | — | |
0% | 0 | — |
494 includes the closed 187 (peak 17 in 2018-19). 491 includes the closed 489 (peak 29 in 2019-20). — 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 | 494 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 149 | 74 | 56 | 14 | 5 |
| 2016-17 | 172 | 85 | 51 | 28 | 8 |
| 2017-18 | 115 | 52 | 50 | 7 | 6 |
| 2018-19 | 80 | 52 | 2 | 9 | 17 |
| 2019-20 | 65 | 29 | 0 | 31 | 5 |
| 2020-21 | 19 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 2021-22 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 5 |
| 2022-23 | 64 | 1 | 0 | 45 | 18 |
| 2023-24 | 102 | 7 | 0 | 89 | 6 |
| 2024-25 | 199 | 16 | 0 | 183 | 0 |
Where they were granted
Nominated by, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Human Resource Adviser 491 grants compares with its usual share of all 491 grants.
- 1NSWMore than usual70% · usually 34%129
- 2ACTAbout usual10% · usually 11%19
- 3SALess than usual8.2% · usually 20%15
- 4WALess than usual5.5% · usually 11%10
- 5NTToo few to saytoo few to compare7
- 6TASToo few to saytoo few to compare2
- 7QLDToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 8VICToo 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.
- 1India39.5%
- 2Sri Lanka14.2%
- 3South Africa6.6%
- 4Philippines5.5%
- 5Pakistan4.9%
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 Human Resource Adviser
What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Human Resource Adviser?
For Human Resource Adviser: subclass 491 was last invited at 95 points (13 May 2026).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Human Resource Adviser?
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 Human Resource Adviser. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Human Resource Adviser for 190/491?
Human Resource Adviser has state-nomination activity in: VIC, WA. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How often are Human Resource Adviser 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 Human Resource Adviser invited in none of them. State nominations in FY2025-26: subclass 190 invitations on no round dates and subclass 491 on 3 round dates (NT, SA; 70–95 points).
How many Human Resource Adviser visas were granted in 2024-25?
199 main applicants: 183 through 491 and 16 through 186.
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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.