Lift Mechanic

ANZSCO 341113MLTSSL

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

Latest invitation rounds

Subclass 189

invited at 65 pts on 7 November 2024

unchanged from previous round · ~5 invitations issued · cut-off held at 65 pts over the past 5 rounds · 2 rounds so far in FY24-25 · trend stable

Subclass 190

invited at 65 pts on 1 February 2026

unchanged from previous round · 2 rounds so far in FY25-26 · trend stable

Subclass 491

invited at 65 pts on 8 December 2022

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

Subclass 189 wait estimates · April 2026 EOI pool

80
Points
1
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 (190)

65

Unchanged

Last Invited

1 February 2026

Subclass 190

FY25-26 Rounds

2

rounds so far this FY

Trend Direction

Stable

Points steady over recent rounds

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EOI Submission Trends

Apr 24 – Apr 26

Latest

43

MoM Change

+2 (4.9%)

Peak Month

Jun 25 (51)

Invitation Trends

Jun 24 – Apr 26

Latest

15

MoM Change

-3 (-16.7%)

Peak Month

Feb 26 (18)

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

04/2026 snapshot · 43 submitted EOIs in queue

SkillSelect ↗

Peak Points

65

At 65+ pts

39

Below Cutoff

4

EOI Queue Age

Backlog by submission month — 04/2026 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

43

Oldest Waiting

Apr 24

Total Invited

31

Likelyⓘ

~1 mo ~ ~1 mo

Jun 2026~1 mo
Jun 2026Likely
Jun 2026~1 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 · Electricians (3411xx)

FOI source ↗

Ceiling

1,880

1.0% multiplier

Grants (190/491/ENS)

286

Remaining for 189

1,594

Tier Meaning

Standard priority — moderate demand

Point Reality Gauge

Legal minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (65)

Key Insights for Lift Mechanic

  • ↔

    Points are stable. The minimum invited score has remained consistent over recent rounds. Expect similar thresholds in the near future.

  • ✓

    At or near the legal minimum. This occupation is currently achievable at the lowest possible points threshold, making it an excellent opportunity for eligible applicants.

  • ℹ

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

Minimum Points Invited

All sources · 10 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.

A profile of the invited

Period:
n =
2

community-reported invitations, spanning 0 onshore and 2 offshore.

Median pts

65

Most common

65(2×)

Invitation points

Five-point bins, with the median annotated in amber.

Where they were

Onshore vs. offshore at time of invitation.

0%onshore

Community-reported invitees only — applicants who weren't invited aren't here. Cells with fewer than 5 contributors are hidden for privacy. A portrait of the cohort, not a recipe.

Detailed demographic breakdowns are paused while we finalise a data-licensing arrangement with the upstream community-data source — aggregate counts above remain available.

Round History

  • 190WAOfficial
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190WAOfficial
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190SACommunity
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190SACommunity
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~5Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~3Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~2Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~12Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~4Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced

190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSW✓Eligible

14EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

7(50%)

25M Trend

↑ 700%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (25M)

Invited & Lodged (25M)

VIC✓Eligible

9EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

7(78%)

25M Trend

↑ 600%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (25M)

Invited & Lodged (25M)

QLD✓Eligible

6EOIs

Building & Construction

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

3(50%)

25M Trend

↑ 200%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (25M)

Invited & Lodged (25M)

SA?Unknown

14EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

7(50%)

25M Trend

↑ 600%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (25M)

Invited & Lodged (25M)

WA?Unknown

10EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

7(70%)

25M Trend

↑ 600%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (25M)

Invited & Lodged (25M)

TAS?Unknown

3EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

2(67%)

25M Trend

→ 0%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (25M)

Invited & Lodged (25M)

NT?Unknown

2EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

2(100%)

25M Trend

→ 0%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (25M)

ACT?Unknown

6EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

4(67%)

25M Trend

↑ 400%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (25M)

Invited & Lodged (25M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.