# Telecommunications Network Engineer (ANZSCO 263312)

Source: Department of Home Affairs — SkillSelect invitation round results; per-occupation invitation counts are ImmiTrend estimates (the Department publishes totals and cut-offs, not per-occupation counts)  
Data as at: 2 November 2026 (EOI pool: October 2026)  
Page: https://immitrend.com.au/occupations/telecommunications-network-engineer-263312

## Summary

As at November 2026, Telecommunications Network Engineer (ANZSCO 263312) is still invited through the subclass 189: the 15 October 2026 round invited it at 85 points, for EOIs with a date of effect up to 6 October 2026 (an estimated 80 invitations, 29.5% of its 271 EOIs at 65+). The October 2026 189 pool holds 231 EOIs (0 at 85+ points), with 566 in 190 and 671 in 491. Latest state cut-offs: 190 at 95 points (9 October 2025), community reported. Two states list the occupation for 190 or 491. The 189 cut-off ranged 85–95 over the last 6 rounds.

## Pathways

| Visa | Pathway | Latest cut-off | Source | Status | Grants |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 189 | Skilled Independent | 85 (15 October 2026, DOE 6 October 2026) | official | 3 of 4 rounds | 8–17 (2025-26*) |
| 190 | State nominated | 95 (9 October 2025) | community-reported | 2 states list it | 14–23 (2025-26*) |
| 491 | Regional, state or family | no round recorded | – | 2 states list it | 4–16 (2025-26*) |
| 186 | Employer sponsored | No points test | – | Employer | 20 (2024-25) |

## Will I get a 189 invitation as a Telecommunications Network Engineer?

Likely at 85 points or more. Telecommunications Network Engineer was invited in 6 recent 189 rounds, most recently at 85 on 15 Oct 2026.

### Last 189 round (15 October 2026)

| Cut-off | Date of effect | Est. invited | Queue invited |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 85 | on or before 6 October 2026 | 80 | 29.5% (80 of 271 EOIs at 65+) |

Cut-off and date of effect: Home Affairs. Invitations and queue share: ImmiTrend estimates from the 1 October 2026 EOI pool.

ImmiTrend's frozen prediction for this round was 85 points; every occupation's prediction and result: https://immitrend.com.au/189-prediction/2026-10-15.

Next 189 round: date not announced; forecast pending.

## Which state could nominate a Telecommunications Network Engineer?

Two states list Telecommunications Network Engineer for 2026-27: VIC and WA are open.

## All states as a table

| State | Status | Listed | 190 queue | 491 queue | 85+ | Last cut-off | State places 190 / 491 (all occupations) | 190 + 491 grants |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| NSW New South Wales | open | Not listed | 121 | 121 | 82 | – | – / – | 33 |
| VIC Victoria | open | 190, 491 | 147 | 123 | 93 | 190 · 95 · 9 October 2025 | 900 / – | 17 |
| QLD Queensland | open | Not listed | 55 | 54 | 30 | – | – / – | 0 |
| SA South Australia | open · onshore only | Not listed | 128 | 139 | 80 | – | – / – | 6 |
| WA Western Australia | open | 190, 491 | 104 | 176 | 112 | – | – / – | 6 |
| TAS Tasmania | open | Not listed | 28 | 40 | 18 | – | 1,250 / 800 | 0 |
| NT Northern Territory | closed | Not listed | 30 | 41 | 21 | – | – / – | 1 |
| ACT Australian Capital Territory | open | Not listed | 64 | 76 | 54 | – | – / – | 3 |

## How many Telecommunications Network Engineer visas are actually granted?

2025-26, provisional: 14–23 × 190, 8–17 × 189, 4–16 × 491 (186 and 494 not yet published). 96 skilled visas for Telecommunications Network Engineer in 2024-25, the 106th most of 581 occupations: 53 × 190 (+43%), 20 × 186, 13 × 491, 10 × 189 (-58%).

| Visa | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | Change | 2025-26* |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 186 | 16 | 20 | – | – |
| 190 | 37 | 53 | +43% | 14–23 |
| 491 | 17 | 13 | – | 4–16 |
| 189 | 24 | 10 | -58% | 8–17 |
| 494 | 0 | 0 | – | – |

## Cut-off history

### 189 rounds, latest 8

Where it ranks (last 2 FY): invited in 3 of 4 rounds; invitations per round +1614% this FY so far (80 in 1 round) against last FY (14 in 3 rounds).

| Date | Min. points | Date of effect | Est. invited | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 15 October 2026 | 85 | 6 October 2026 | 80 | official |
| 4 June 2026 | 95 | – | 4–5 | official |
| 13 November 2025 | 90 | – | 8–9 | official |
| 7 November 2024 | 85 | – | 17–27 | official |
| 5 September 2024 | 90 | – | 3–4 | official |
| 13 June 2024 | 95 | – | 4–5 | official |
| 8 December 2022 | 85 | – | – | official |

### State rounds, latest 8

| Date | Subclass | State | Min. points | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 9 October 2025 | 190 | VIC | 95 | community-reported |
| 13 November 2024 | 190 | VIC | 90 | community-reported |
| 8 October 2024 | 190 | VIC | 85 | community-reported |
| 10 August 2024 | 190 | VIC | 85 | community-reported |

## Frequently asked questions

### What points do you need for Telecommunications Network Engineer subclass 189?

Telecommunications Network Engineer last invited (189) 15 October 2026 at 85 points; ranged 85–95 over its last 6 invited rounds. At 85 points, EOIs with a date of effect up to 6 October 2026 were invited.

### Was I invited in the 15 October 2026 189 round as Telecommunications Network Engineer?

In the 15 October 2026 round, Telecommunications Network Engineer EOIs at 90 points or more were invited; at 85 points, those with a date of effect on or before 6 October 2026; at 80 or less, none. ImmiTrend estimates 80 invitations to this occupation (326–345 to unit group 2633), 29.5% of its 271 EOIs at 65+ points.

### Is the Telecommunications Network Engineer subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?

Flat: across the last 6 189 rounds the Telecommunications Network Engineer cut-off ranged 85–95, from 95 (13 June 2024) to 85 (15 October 2026).

### Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Telecommunications Network Engineer (subclass 189)?

Over Telecommunications Network Engineer's last 6 invited 189 rounds (latest 15 October 2026) cut-offs ranged 85–95. Met: 95: 6 of 6, 90: 4 of 6, 85: 2 of 6. 80 or below: none. At 85 points, EOIs with a date of effect up to 6 October 2026 were invited.

### 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?

States and territories issue 190 and 491 invitations under their own policies, not national EOI queue order. Check My Score compares your profile with community-reported invited samples for Telecommunications Network Engineer; samples may be incomplete.

### Which states nominate Telecommunications Network Engineer for 190/491?

Telecommunications Network Engineer is on the current 190/491 state nomination lists of: 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 Telecommunications Network Engineer?

About 2–21 subclass 189 places are estimated left in FY2026-27 after the 15 October 2026 round for Telecommunications Engineering Professionals, the unit group's 2 occupations together, Telecommunications Network Engineer included, of 347 for the year. Home Affairs has not yet published FY2026-27 occupation ceilings, so the places are an ImmiTrend estimate.

### How often are Telecommunications Network Engineer invitation rounds held?

Subclass 189: 1 federal round so far in FY2026-27 (15 October 2026); Telecommunications Network Engineer received invitations in 1 of them. State nominations in FY2025-26: subclass 190 invitations on 1 round date and subclass 491 on none (VIC; 95–95 points).

### How many Telecommunications Network Engineer visas were granted in 2024-25?

96 main applicants: 53 through 190, 20 through 186, 13 through 491 and 10 through 189.

## Sources

- Department of Home Affairs — SkillSelect invitation round results (189 cut-offs)
- Department of Home Affairs — SkillSelect EOI data dashboard (EOI pool)
- State and territory nomination program pages (lists, program status, places)
- Department of Home Affairs — BP0068 visa grants by occupation (CC BY 4.0)
- 190 and 491 cut-offs are reported by ImmiTrend users unless marked official

Figures are from the Department of Home Affairs' SkillSelect EOI data dashboard and invitation round results, compiled by ImmiTrend (CC BY 4.0: cite ImmiTrend and link to the page).