189Federal
80- Est. Invitations
- ~71Est.
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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Music Director
ANZSCO 211212MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Music Director (ANZSCO 211212) were issued at 80 points. Cut-offs have held steady across recent rounds.
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Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 189
Stable80pts
4 June 2026 · ~71 invited
Down from 90 · 1 round so far this FY
70–90 pts over last 3 roundsⓘ
189 places likely left this FY
498conservative (floor)498anchored estimate
Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
1
Ahead
less than a month
2/3
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 3 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 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.
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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
▲ Rising
⋯
This occupation · most invited →least invited
1 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,401 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 2 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
0last FY
1this FY
▲ +1Round to round · last 2 FY
1
▲ Rising · invites per round
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Check my score
Can I get invited for Music Director with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Music Director in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Music Director if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
All invited (5)
If 20 invited
All invited (5)
If 50 invited
All invited (5)
If 100 invited
All invited (5)
If 200 invited
All invited (5)
If 500 invited
All invited (5)
If 1000 invited
All invited (5)
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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 26 | 80 | — | — | 498–498 | — | — | 5 | 1 | 500 | All invited (5) | All invited (5) | All invited (5) | All invited (5) | All invited (5) | All invited (5) | All invited (5) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Music Professionals (2112xx)
Ceiling
500
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
5
Remaining for 189
500
Spots left (FY)
498 – 498
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 3 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 3 rounds
Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.
Point Reality Gauge
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (80)
Key Insights for Music Director
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Points are stable. The minimum invited score has remained consistent over recent rounds. Expect similar thresholds in the near future.
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Still 15 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Music Director remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 80 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
- ℹ
1 round so far in FY25-26. Music Director has been included in 1 invitation round this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.
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A profile of the invited
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EOI data
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Music Director?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
05/2026 snapshot · 15 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
70
At 80+ pts
2
Below Cutoff
13
EOI Submission Trends
Jun 24 – May 26
Latest
15
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Nov 25 (18)
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 05/2026 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
15
Oldest Waiting
Jun 24
Total Invited
2
Likelyⓘ
~0 mo ~ ~0 mo
Jun 2026~0 mo
Jun 2026Likely
Jun 2026~0 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
Nov 24 – Jul 25
Latest
2
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Nov 24 (2)
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Round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | Federal | 80 | ~71Est. | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 0–0 | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 70 | ~224Est. | — | — |
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- Salary
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190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Music Director for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
1EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
24M Trend
→ 0%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (24M)
Invited & Lodged (24M)
6EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
1(17%)
24M Trend
↑ 500%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (24M)
Invited & Lodged (24M)
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
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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Common questions
What points do you need for Music Director subclass 189?
As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Music Director were issued at 80 points, with recent rounds ranging 70–90 over the last 3 rounds.
Is the Music Director subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Music Director has held steady across recent rounds.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Music Director (subclass 189)?
In the last 3 subclass 189 rounds for Music Director, the cut-off ranged 70–90 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 3 of 3, 90 points in 3 of 3, 85 points in 2 of 3, 80 points in 2 of 3, 75 points in 1 of 3, 70 points in 1 of 3. 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 →Which states nominate Music Director for 190/491?
Music Director has state-nomination activity in: VIC. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How many subclass 189 places are likely left this FY25-26 for Music Director?
An estimated 498–498 subclass 189 places are likely left this financial year for Music Director, based on the occupation ceiling and invitations issued so far.
How long is the wait for Music Director at 80 points (subclass 189)?
At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Music Director is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How often are Music Director invitation rounds held?
Music Director has had 1 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.
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Last updated 4 June 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.