189Federal
95- Est. Invitations
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Telecommunications Network Engineer
ANZSCO 263312MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Telecommunications Network Engineer (ANZSCO 263312) were issued at 95 points. Subclass 190 sits at 95 points (9 October 2025). Subclass 491 sits at 85 points (8 December 2022). Cut-offs have held steady across recent rounds.
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Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 189
Stable95pts
4 June 2026 · ~5 invited
Up from 90 · 2 rounds so far this FY
85–95 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 190
↑ Rising95pts
9 Oct 2025
Up from 90 · 1 round so far this FY
85–95 pts over last 4 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
85pts
8 Dec 2022
1 round so far this FY
189 places likely left this FY
191conservative (floor)196anchored estimate
Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
120
Ahead
about 3 months
0/6
Met the cut-off
85
Points
72
Ahead
about 2 months
2/6
Met the cut-off
90
Points
31
Ahead
about 1 month
4/6
Met the cut-off
95
Points
8
Ahead
less than a 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 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
▼ Falling
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This occupation · most invited →least invited
48 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,401 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 4 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
35last FY
13this FY
▼ −63%Round to round · last 2 FY
4
31
9
4
▼ Falling · invites per round
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Check my score
Can I get invited for Telecommunications Network Engineer with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Telecommunications Network Engineer in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Telecommunications Network Engineer if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
90DOE ≤ June 25
If 20 invited
90DOE ≤ Mar 26
If 50 invited
85DOE ≤ Jan 26
If 100 invited
80DOE ≤ Feb 26
If 200 invited
70DOE ≤ Feb 26
If 500 invited
All invited (337)
If 1000 invited
All invited (337)
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 | 95 | — | 8–9 | 191–196 | 95DOE ≤ May 26 | 90DOE ≤ June 25 | 337 | 8 | 228 | 90DOE ≤ June 25 | 90DOE ≤ Mar 26 | 85DOE ≤ Jan 26 | 80DOE ≤ Feb 26 | 70DOE ≤ Feb 26 | All invited (337) | All invited (337) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 4
2025-26 · Telecommunications Engineering Professionals (2633xx)
Ceiling
500
0.5% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
272
Remaining for 189
228
Spots left (FY)
191 – 196
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 11 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
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (95)
Key Insights for Telecommunications Network Engineer
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Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Telecommunications Network Engineer. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
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Still 30 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Telecommunications Network Engineer remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 95 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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3 rounds so far in FY25-26. Telecommunications Network Engineer has been included in 3 invitation rounds 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 Telecommunications Network Engineer?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
05/2026 snapshot · 2,038 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
80
At 95+ pts
241
Below Cutoff
1,797
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
2,038
MoM Change
+15 (0.7%)
Peak Month
Oct 25 (2,049)
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
2,038
Oldest Waiting
May 24
Total Invited
107
Likelyⓘ
~4.1 yr ~ ~4.1 yr
Jul 2030~4.1 yr
Jul 2030Likely
Jul 2030~4.1 yr
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
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
20
MoM Change
-8 (-28.6%)
Peak Month
Nov 24 (65)
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Round history
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | Federal | 95 | ~5Est. | — | — | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 8–9 | — | — | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰100000 | onshore | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 9 Oct 2025 | 190 | VICCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 13 Nov 2024 | 190 | VICCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 17–31 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 8 Oct 2024 | 190 | VICCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 3–4 | — | — | |
| 10 Aug 2024 | 190 | VICCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 95 | 4–5 | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 85 | ~18Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 85 | — | — | — |
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- 17–31
- Salary
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- offshore
·· - 190VICCommunity85
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- 3–4
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·· - 190VICCommunity85
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- onshore
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- Est. Invitations
- 4–5
- Salary
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·· - 189Federal85
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- ~18Est.
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FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Telecommunications Network Engineer for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
314EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
45(14%)
27M Trend
↑ 680%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
369EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
41(11%)
27M Trend
↑ 1448%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
165EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
21(13%)
27M Trend
↑ 865%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
367EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
39(11%)
27M Trend
↑ 3922%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
370EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
66(18%)
27M Trend
↑ 1564%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
94EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
10(11%)
27M Trend
↑ 1467%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
97EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
9(9%)
27M Trend
↑ 3100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
171EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
26(15%)
27M Trend
↑ 2733%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Common questions
What points do you need for Telecommunications Network Engineer subclass 189?
As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Telecommunications Network Engineer were issued at 95 points, with recent rounds ranging 85–95 over the last 6 rounds.
Is the Telecommunications Network Engineer subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Telecommunications Network Engineer has held steady across recent rounds.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Telecommunications Network Engineer (subclass 189)?
In the last 6 subclass 189 rounds for Telecommunications Network Engineer, the cut-off ranged 85–95 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 6 of 6, 90 points in 4 of 6, 85 points in 2 of 6. At 80 points or below, none of the last 6 rounds would have been met. 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 Telecommunications Network Engineer?
For Telecommunications Network Engineer: subclass 190 was last invited at 95 points (9 October 2025). subclass 491 was last invited at 85 points (8 December 2022).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Telecommunications Network Engineer?
For state nomination (subclasses 190 and 491), invitations go by profile — not your place in the EOI queue. ImmiTrend's Check My Score shows how your points, English, salary, partner status, onshore/offshore status and NAATI compare to the people who were actually invited for Telecommunications Network Engineer, so you can see where you match and where you fall short. Based on community-reported invitations; for reference, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Telecommunications Network Engineer for 190/491?
Telecommunications Network Engineer 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 Telecommunications Network Engineer?
An estimated 191–196 subclass 189 places are likely left this financial year for Telecommunications Network Engineer, based on the occupation ceiling and invitations issued so far.
How long is the wait for Telecommunications Network Engineer at 80 points (subclass 189)?
At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Telecommunications Network Engineer is about 3 months, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Telecommunications Network Engineer at 85 points (subclass 189)?
At 85 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Telecommunications Network Engineer is about 2 months, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Telecommunications Network Engineer at 90 points (subclass 189)?
At 90 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Telecommunications Network Engineer is about 1 month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Telecommunications Network Engineer at 95 points (subclass 189)?
At 95 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Telecommunications Network Engineer is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How often are Telecommunications Network Engineer invitation rounds held?
Telecommunications Network Engineer has had 3 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.
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Last updated 4 June 2026Sources:OfficialCommunity-reportedEstimated
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.