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Lift Mechanic
As at September 2026, Lift Mechanic (ANZSCO 341113) has 12 EOIs in the subclass 189 pool (0 at 85+ points), 24 in 190 and 26 in 491. Last 189 invitation: 80 points on 4 June 2026. Latest state cut-offs: 190 at 65 points (1 February 2026) and 491 at 65 points (5 June 2025). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.
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Latest Lift Mechanic invitation rounds & points
Subclass 189
↑ Rising80pts
4 June 2026 · ~5 invited
Up from 65 · 1 round so far this FY
65–80 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 190
Stable65pts
1 Feb 2026
Unchanged · 2 rounds so far this FY
Subclass 491
Stable65pts
5 June 2025
Unchanged · 2 rounds so far this FY
189 places this financial year
FY2026-27 · estimatedShared by all 3 occupations in Electricians, not just Lift Mechanic
1,974est. ceiling1,664est. 189 places1,465est. left after 15 Oct
12%
310 to 186 / 190 / 491~199 invited by 189open
15 Oct cut-off for the whole group: 65 pts
Who shares these places · 3 occupationsLift Mechanic used ~9
| Occupation | Est. invited this FY | EOIs ≥ 65 pts | In pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Mechanic341113THIS | 9 | 9 | 12 |
| Electrician (General)341111 | 189 | 189 | 338 |
| Electrician (Special Class)341112 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 3411 total | 199 | 199 | 354 |
ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 1,880 ceiling, 1,594 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
Lift Mechanic shares unit group 3411's 189 places with 2 other occupations — these waits count Lift Mechanic invitations only. Check your score for the group view.
80
Points
1
Ahead
about 1 month
6/6
Met the cut-off
These are model averages across the queue — for your personal rank and wait based on your own DOE, jump to Check My Score below.
"Met the cut-off" counts how many of the last 6 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
▼ Falling
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This occupation · most invited →least invited
5 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,052 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 3 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
4last FY
1this FY
▼ −75%Round to round · last 2 FY
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1
▼ Falling · invites per round
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Is 65–80 points enough for Lift Mechanic?
Can I get invited for Lift Mechanic with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Lift Mechanic in the next 189 round?
NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 9 Oct 2026ALL eligible projected to be invited · any DOEthis group 245 invitationsthis occupation est. 9Get your verdict →
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Lift Mechanic if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
60DOE ≤ Aug 26
If 20 invited
All invited (12)
If 50 invited
All invited (12)
If 100 invited
All invited (12)
If 200 invited
All invited (12)
If 500 invited
All invited (12)
If 1000 invited
All invited (12)
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 |
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| June 26 | 80 | — | — | 1–1 | 1,129–1,197 | 80DOE ≤ Nov 25 | 80DOE ≤ Nov 25 | 12 | 1 | 1,594 | 60DOE ≤ Aug 26 | All invited (12) | All invited (12) | All invited (12) | All invited (12) | All invited (12) | All invited (12) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Electricians (3411xx)
Ceiling
1,880
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
286
Remaining for 189
1,594
Spots left (FY)
1,129 – 1,197
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 13 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 7 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 Lift Mechanic
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Points are rising. Recent invited scores for Lift Mechanic 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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Still 15 points above the EOI minimum. Despite current trends, Lift Mechanic remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 80 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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3 rounds so far in FY25-26. Lift Mechanic has been invited in 3 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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Lift Mechanic EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Lift Mechanic?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 62 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
70
At 80+ pts
5
Below Cutoff
57
EOI Submission Trends
Apr 24 – Sep 26
Latest
62
MoM Change
+1 (1.6%)
Peak Month
Sep 26 (62)
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
62
Oldest Waiting
Oct 24
Total Invited
24
Likelyⓘ
~8 mo ~ ~8 mo
Jun 2027~8 mo
Jun 2027Likely
Jun 2027~8 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
Jun 24 – Sep 26
Latest
16
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Feb 26 (18)
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Lift Mechanic round history
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
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| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | Federal | 80 | 1–1 | — | — | |
| 1 Feb 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 65 | — | — | offshore | |
| 1 Jan 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 65 | — | — | offshore | |
| 5 Jun 2025 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 23 May 2025 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 5 Mar 2025 | 190 | SACommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 190 | SACommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 65 | 0–0 | — | — | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 65 | 3–4 | — | — | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 65 | 3–4 | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | — | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~19Est. | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~6Est. | — | — |
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Lift Mechanic 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Lift Mechanic for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
21EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
1(5%)
30M Trend
↑ 1400%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (30M)
Invited & Lodged (30M)
13EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
1(8%)
30M Trend
↑ 1000%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (30M)
Invited & Lodged (30M)
11EOIs
Building & Construction
Peak Bracket
70pts
30M Trend
↑ 600%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (30M)
Invited & Lodged (30M)
14EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
30M Trend
↑ 600%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (30M)
Invited & Lodged (30M)
15EOIs
Building and Construction
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
1(7%)
30M Trend
↑ 1100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (30M)
Invited & Lodged (30M)
3EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
30M Trend
→ 0%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (30M)
Invited & Lodged (30M)
9EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
1(11%)
30M Trend
↑ 700%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (30M)
Invited & Lodged (30M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Lift Mechanic visa grants
How many Lift Mechanic visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 11 skilled visas went to Lift Mechanic main applicants, the 304th most of 581 occupations. Most came through employer sponsorship (186: 8) and the independent points test (189: 2).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | — | ||
73% | 8 | — | |
18% | 2 | — | |
9% | 1 | — | |
0% | 0 | — | |
0% | 0 | — |
494 includes the closed 187 (peak 5 in 2022-23). — 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 | 189 | 494 |
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| 2015-16 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017-18 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019-20 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020-21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 21 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 2023-24 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Where they were granted
Employer location, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Lift Mechanic 186 grants compares with its usual share of all 186 grants.
- 1NSWToo few to saytoo few to compare5
- 2WAToo few to saytoo few to compare2
- 3VICToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 4QLDToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 5SAToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 6TASToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 7ACTToo 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.
- 1Philippines31.1%
- 2United Kingdom20.0%
- 3Italy13.3%
- 4India6.7%
- 5Sri Lanka6.7%
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 Lift Mechanic
What points do you need for Lift Mechanic subclass 189?
Lift Mechanic was last invited for subclass 189 on 4 June 2026 at 80 points. In the last 6 rounds in which it was invited, the cut-off ranged 65–80 points.
Is the Lift Mechanic subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Lift Mechanic has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Lift Mechanic (subclass 189)?
In the last 6 subclass 189 rounds in which Lift Mechanic was invited (most recently on 4 June 2026), the cut-off ranged 65–80 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 6 of 6, 90 points in 6 of 6, 85 points in 6 of 6, 80 points in 6 of 6, 75 points in 5 of 6, 70 points in 5 of 6. 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 Lift Mechanic?
For Lift Mechanic: subclass 190 was last invited at 65 points (1 February 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 65 points (5 June 2025).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Lift Mechanic?
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 Lift Mechanic. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Lift Mechanic for 190/491?
Lift Mechanic has state-nomination activity in: NSW, QLD, 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 Lift Mechanic?
Around 1664 subclass 189 places are projected for Lift Mechanic 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 long is the wait for Lift Mechanic at 80 points (subclass 189)?
At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Lift Mechanic is about 1 month, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.
How often are Lift Mechanic 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 Lift Mechanic invited in 1 of them. State nominations in FY2025-26: subclass 190 invitations on 2 round dates and subclass 491 on none (WA; 65–65 points).
How many Lift Mechanic visas were granted in 2024-25?
11 main applicants: 8 through 186, 2 through 189 and 1 through 190.
Related occupations
Electricians 3411
- 341111Electrician (General)Compare
- 341112Electrician (Special Class)Compare
- 341113Lift MechanicYou are here
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.