491SACommunity
100- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰100000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
Program or Project Administrator
As at September 2026, Program or Project Administrator (ANZSCO 511112) has 2,643 EOIs in the subclass 190 pool and 3,299 in 491. Latest state cut-offs: 190 at 95 points (13 November 2025) and 491 at 100 points (4 March 2026). Cut-offs have held steady across recent rounds.
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Latest Program or Project Administrator invitation rounds & points
Subclass 190
Stable95pts
13 Nov 2025
Down from 100 · 1 round so far this FY
70–100 pts over last 4 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
↓ Easing100pts
4 Mar 2026
Unchanged · 2 rounds so far this FY
75–100 pts over last 6 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 Program or Project Administrator?
Can I get invited for Program or Project Administrator with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Program or Project Administrator in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Program or Project Administrator 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 · 11 data points
Points Summary
Highest
105
Lowest
70
Average
92
Across 11 federal rounds
Point Reality Gauge
EOI minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (100)
Key Insights for Program or Project Administrator
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Points are rising. Recent invited scores for Program or Project Administrator 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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3 rounds so far in FY25-26. Program or Project Administrator 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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Program or Project Administrator EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Program or Project Administrator?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 5,942 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
80
At 100+ pts
242
Below Cutoff
5,699
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
5,942
MoM Change
-222 (-3.6%)
Peak Month
Jan 26 (7,203)
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
5,942
Oldest Waiting
Sep 24
Total Invited
169
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
104
MoM Change
-3 (-2.8%)
Peak Month
Sep 25 (127)
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Program or Project Administrator round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mar 2026 | 491 | SACommunity | 100 | — | 💰100000 | onshore | |
| 2 Mar 2026 | 491 | SACommunity | 100 | — | 💰100000 | onshore | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 190 | VICCommunity | 95 | — | 💰107000 | onshore | |
| 8 Oct 2024 | 190 | VICCommunity | 100 | — | 💰100000 | onshore | |
| 2 Aug 2024 | 190 | NTCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 14 Jun 2024 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 8 Apr 2024 | 491 | QLDCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 28 Mar 2024 | 491 | QLDCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 28 Mar 2024 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 29 Feb 2024 | 491 | SACommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 23 Feb 2024 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 105 | — | 💰100000 | onshore |
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- 491SACommunity100
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- DOE / EOI
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·· - 190VICCommunity95
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰107000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190VICCommunity100
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- 💰100000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NTCommunity70
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491NSWCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491QLDCommunity95
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 491QLDCommunity95
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- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190QLDCommunity95
- Est. Invitations
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- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 491SACommunity85
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491NSWCommunity105
- Est. Invitations
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- 💰100000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
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Program or Project Administrator 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Program or Project Administrator for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
1,039EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥100
55(5%)
31M Trend
↑ 521%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
1,461EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥100
62(4%)
31M Trend
↑ 894%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
599EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥100
20(3%)
31M Trend
↑ 425%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
1,130EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥100
41(4%)
31M Trend
↑ 1139%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
744EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥100
28(4%)
31M Trend
↑ 1159%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
575EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥100
16(3%)
31M Trend
↑ 1509%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
618EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥100
14(2%)
31M Trend
↑ 1265%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
1,161EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥100
39(3%)
31M Trend
↑ 1035%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Program or Project Administrator visa grants
How many Program or Project Administrator visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 276 skilled visas went to Program or Project Administrator main applicants, the 47th most of 581 occupations. Most came through state nomination (190: 133) and regional state nomination (491: 119).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 276 | +52% | ||
48% | 133 | +85% | |
43% | 119 | +57% | |
5% | 14 | — | |
4% | 10 | — |
494 includes the closed 187 (peak 60 in 2015-16). 491 includes the closed 489 (peak 71 in 2017-18). — 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 | 811 | 707 | 38 | 6 | 60 |
| 2016-17 | 428 | 362 | 34 | 1 | 31 |
| 2017-18 | 250 | 150 | 16 | 71 | 13 |
| 2018-19 | 130 | 77 | 26 | 15 | 12 |
| 2019-20 | 158 | 54 | 43 | 36 | 25 |
| 2020-21 | 76 | 22 | 36 | 10 | 8 |
| 2021-22 | 75 | 14 | 28 | 26 | 7 |
| 2022-23 | 205 | 24 | 98 | 64 | 19 |
| 2023-24 | 181 | 19 | 72 | 76 | 14 |
| 2024-25 | 276 | 14 | 133 | 119 | 10 |
Where they were granted
Nominated by, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Program or Project Administrator 190 grants compares with its usual share of all 190 grants.
- 1NSWMore than usual50% · usually 23%67
- 2ACTMore than usual18% · usually 7.7%24
- 3VICLess than usual17% · usually 27%22
- 4SAAbout usual9% · usually 8.9%12
- 5TASToo few to saytoo few to compare4
- 6NTToo few to saytoo few to compare4
- 7QLDToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 8WAToo 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.
- 1India26.1%
- 2China9.1%
- 3Nepal7.3%
- 4Iran5.4%
- 5Brazil5.3%
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 Program or Project Administrator
What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Program or Project Administrator?
For Program or Project Administrator: subclass 190 was last invited at 95 points (13 November 2025). subclass 491 was last invited at 100 points (4 March 2026).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Program or Project Administrator?
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 Program or Project Administrator. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Program or Project Administrator for 190/491?
Program or Project Administrator has state-nomination activity in: VIC. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How often are Program or Project Administrator 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 Program or Project Administrator invited in none of them. State nominations in FY2025-26: subclass 190 invitations on 1 round date and subclass 491 on 2 round dates (SA, VIC; 95–100 points).
How many Program or Project Administrator visas were granted in 2024-25?
276 main applicants: 133 through 190, 119 through 491, 14 through 186 and 10 through 494.
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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.