# SkillSelect invitation round, 8 December 2022

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: 8 December 2022  
Page: https://immitrend.com.au/rounds/2022-12-08

## Summary

The SkillSelect invitation round on 8 December 2022 issued 35,000 subclass 189 invitations and 120 subclass 491 invitations. The lowest score invited was 65 points for subclass 189 (occupation cut-offs ranged 65–90) and 65 points for subclass 491 (occupation cut-offs ranged 65–100). Ties at the lowest 189 score were broken by date of effect, up to 11/2022.

## Official totals

| Subclass | Invitations | Lowest score | Tie-break (date of effect) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 189 | 35,000 | 65 | 11/2022 |
| 491 | 120 | 65 | 12/2022 |

## Results by occupation, 189 (156)

| Occupation | ANZSCO | Cut-off | Est. invitations |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agricultural Engineer | 233912 | 90 | — |
| Agricultural Scientist | 234112 | 90 | — |
| Cartographer | 232213 | 90 | — |
| Engineering Professionals (nec) | 233999 | 90 | — |
| Environmental Consultant | 234312 | 90 | — |
| Life Scientist (General) | 234511 | 90 | — |
| Life Scientist (nec) | 234599 | 90 | — |
| Other Spatial Scientist | 232214 | 90 | — |
| Petroleum Engineer | 233612 | 90 | — |
| Physicist | 234914 | 90 | — |
| Surveyor | 232212 | 90 | — |
| Transport Engineer | 233215 | 90 | — |
| Accountant (General) | 221111 | 85 | — |
| Aeronautical Engineer | 233911 | 85 | — |
| Agricultural Consultant | 234111 | 85 | — |
| Analyst Programmer | 261311 | 85 | — |
| Architect | 232111 | 85 | — |
| Biomedical Engineer | 233913 | 85 | — |
| Biotechnologist | 234514 | 85 | — |
| Cardiologist | 253312 | 85 | — |
| Chemical Engineer | 233111 | 85 | — |
| Chemist | 234211 | 85 | — |
| Civil Engineer | 233211 | 85 | — |
| Computer Network and Systems Engineer | 263111 | 85 | — |
| Developer Programmer | 261312 | 85 | — |
| Electrical Engineer | 233311 | 85 | — |
| Electronics Engineer | 233411 | 85 | — |
| Engineering Technologist | 233914 | 85 | — |
| Environmental Engineer | 233915 | 85 | — |
| Environmental Research Scientist | 234313 | 85 | — |
| Food Technologist | 234212 | 85 | — |
| Geotechnical Engineer | 233212 | 85 | — |
| ICT Business Analyst | 261111 | 85 | — |
| ICT Security Specialist | 262112 | 85 | — |
| Industrial Engineer | 233511 | 85 | — |
| Landscape Architect | 232112 | 85 | — |
| Management Accountant | 221112 | 85 | — |
| Materials Engineer | 233112 | 85 | — |
| Mechanical Engineer | 233512 | 85 | — |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | 234611 | 85 | — |
| Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) | 233611 | 85 | — |
| Multimedia Specialist | 261211 | 85 | — |
| Naval Architect | 233916 | 85 | — |
| Production or Plant Engineer | 233513 | 85 | — |
| Quantity Surveyor | 233213 | 85 | — |
| Radiation Oncologist | 253918 | 85 | — |
| Software and Applications Programmers (nec) | 261399 | 85 | — |
| Software Engineer | 261313 | 85 | — |
| Structural Engineer | 233214 | 85 | — |
| Systems Analyst | 261112 | 85 | — |
| Taxation Accountant | 221113 | 85 | — |
| Telecommunications Engineer | 263311 | 85 | — |
| Telecommunications Network Engineer | 263312 | 85 | — |
| Veterinarian | 234711 | 85 | — |
| Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | 253917 | 80 | — |
| Locksmith | 323313 | 80 | — |
| Organisational Psychologist | 272313 | 80 | — |
| Psychiatrist | 253411 | 80 | — |
| Welfare Centre Manager | 134214 | 80 | — |
| Land Economist | 224511 | 75 | — |
| Osteopath | 252112 | 75 | — |
| Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic | 342111 | 70 | — |
| Clinical Psychologist | 272311 | 70 | — |
| Dermatologist | 253911 | 70 | — |
| Emergency Medicine Specialist | 253912 | 70 | — |
| Fitter-Welder | 323213 | 70 | — |
| Medical Radiation Therapist | 251212 | 70 | — |
| Music Director | 211212 | 70 | — |
| Nurse Practitioner | 254411 | 70 | — |
| Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | 253913 | 70 | — |
| Panelbeater | 324111 | 70 | — |
| Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon | 253517 | 70 | — |
| Podiatrist | 252611 | 70 | — |
| Shipwright | 399112 | 70 | — |
| Specialist Physicians nec | 253399 | 70 | — |
| Actuary | 224111 | 65 | — |
| Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber | 334112 | 65 | — |
| Arts Administrator or Manager | 139911 | 65 | — |
| Audiologist | 252711 | 65 | — |
| Barrister | 271111 | 65 | — |
| Bricklayer | 331111 | 65 | — |
| Cabinetmaker | 394111 | 65 | — |
| Carpenter | 331212 | 65 | — |
| Carpenter and Joiner | 331211 | 65 | — |
| Chef | 351311 | 65 | — |
| Child Care Centre Manager | 134111 | 65 | — |
| Chiropractor | 252111 | 65 | — |
| Civil Engineering Draftsperson | 312211 | 65 | — |
| Civil Engineering Technician | 312212 | 65 | — |
| Construction Project Manager | 133111 | 65 | — |
| Dancer or Choreographer | 211112 | 65 | — |
| Diesel Motor Mechanic | 321212 | 65 | — |
| Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher | 241111 | 65 | — |
| Economist | 224311 | 65 | — |
| Electrical Engineering Draftsperson | 312311 | 65 | — |
| Electrical Engineering Technician | 312312 | 65 | — |
| Electrician (General) | 341111 | 65 | — |
| Electronic Equipment Trades Worker | 342313 | 65 | — |
| Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) | 342314 | 65 | — |
| Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) | 342315 | 65 | — |
| Engineering Manager | 133211 | 65 | — |
| Environmental Manager | 139912 | 65 | — |
| External Auditor | 221213 | 65 | — |
| Fitter (General) | 323211 | 65 | — |
| Gasfitter | 334114 | 65 | — |
| General Practitioner | 253111 | 65 | — |
| Intensive Care Specialist | 253317 | 65 | — |
| Internal Auditor | 221214 | 65 | — |
| Lift Mechanic | 341113 | 65 | — |
| Management Consultant | 224711 | 65 | — |
| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | 251211 | 65 | — |
| Medical Practitioners nec | 253999 | 65 | — |
| Metal Fabricator | 322311 | 65 | — |
| Metal Machinist (First Class) | 323214 | 65 | — |
| Midwife | 254111 | 65 | — |
| Motor Mechanic (General) | 321211 | 65 | — |
| Musician (Instrumental) | 211213 | 65 | — |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 251213 | 65 | — |
| Occupational Therapist | 252411 | 65 | — |
| Optometrist | 251411 | 65 | — |
| Painting Trades Worker | 332211 | 65 | — |
| Pathologist | 253915 | 65 | — |
| Physiotherapist | 252511 | 65 | — |
| Plumber (General) | 334111 | 65 | — |
| Primary Health Organisation Manager | 134213 | 65 | — |
| Psychologist (nec) | 272399 | 65 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | 254412 | 65 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) | 254413 | 65 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Community Health) | 254414 | 65 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | 254415 | 65 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | 254416 | 65 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) | 254417 | 65 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | 254421 | 65 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Medical) | 254418 | 65 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | 254422 | 65 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | 254425 | 65 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | 254423 | 65 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Surgical) | 254424 | 65 | — |
| Registered Nurses (nec) | 254499 | 65 | — |
| Secondary School Teacher | 241411 | 65 | — |
| Social Worker | 272511 | 65 | — |
| Solicitor | 271311 | 65 | — |
| Sonographer | 251214 | 65 | — |
| Special Needs Teacher | 241511 | 65 | — |
| Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | 253311 | 65 | — |
| Speech Pathologist | 252712 | 65 | — |
| Statistician | 224113 | 65 | — |
| Surgeon (General) | 253511 | 65 | — |
| Telecommunications Field Engineer | 313212 | 65 | — |
| Telecommunications Network Planner | 313213 | 65 | — |
| Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist | 313214 | 65 | — |
| Tennis Coach | 452316 | 65 | — |
| University Lecturer | 242111 | 65 | — |
| Valuer | 224512 | 65 | — |
| Wall and Floor Tiler | 333411 | 65 | — |
| Welder (First Class) | 322313 | 65 | — |

## Results by occupation, 491 (175)

| Occupation | ANZSCO | Cut-off | Est. invitations |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Botanist | 234515 | 100 | — |
| Cartographer | 232213 | 100 | — |
| Zoologist | 234518 | 100 | — |
| Agricultural Engineer | 233912 | 90 | — |
| Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) | 342315 | 90 | — |
| Metallurgist | 234912 | 90 | — |
| Meteorologist | 234913 | 90 | — |
| Other Spatial Scientist | 232214 | 90 | — |
| Accountant (General) | 221111 | 85 | — |
| Aeronautical Engineer | 233911 | 85 | — |
| Agricultural Consultant | 234111 | 85 | — |
| Agricultural Scientist | 234112 | 85 | — |
| Analyst Programmer | 261311 | 85 | — |
| Architect | 232111 | 85 | — |
| Biochemist | 234513 | 85 | — |
| Biomedical Engineer | 233913 | 85 | — |
| Biotechnologist | 234514 | 85 | — |
| Chemical Engineer | 233111 | 85 | — |
| Chemist | 234211 | 85 | — |
| Civil Engineer | 233211 | 85 | — |
| Computer Network and Systems Engineer | 263111 | 85 | — |
| Conservator | 234911 | 85 | — |
| Developer Programmer | 261312 | 85 | — |
| Educational Psychologist | 272312 | 85 | — |
| Electrical Engineer | 233311 | 85 | — |
| Electronics Engineer | 233411 | 85 | — |
| Engineering Professionals (nec) | 233999 | 85 | — |
| Engineering Technologist | 233914 | 85 | — |
| Environmental Consultant | 234312 | 85 | — |
| Environmental Engineer | 233915 | 85 | — |
| Environmental Research Scientist | 234313 | 85 | — |
| Environmental Scientists nec | 234399 | 85 | — |
| Food Technologist | 234212 | 85 | — |
| Forester | 234113 | 85 | — |
| Geotechnical Engineer | 233212 | 85 | — |
| ICT Business Analyst | 261111 | 85 | — |
| ICT Security Specialist | 262112 | 85 | — |
| Industrial Engineer | 233511 | 85 | — |
| Landscape Architect | 232112 | 85 | — |
| Life Scientist (General) | 234511 | 85 | — |
| Life Scientist (nec) | 234599 | 85 | — |
| Management Accountant | 221112 | 85 | — |
| Marine Biologist | 234516 | 85 | — |
| Materials Engineer | 233112 | 85 | — |
| Mechanical Engineer | 233512 | 85 | — |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | 234611 | 85 | — |
| Microbiologist | 234517 | 85 | — |
| Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) | 233611 | 85 | — |
| Multimedia Specialist | 261211 | 85 | — |
| Naval Architect | 233916 | 85 | — |
| Otorhinolaryngologist | 253515 | 85 | — |
| Petroleum Engineer | 233612 | 85 | — |
| Physicist | 234914 | 85 | — |
| Production or Plant Engineer | 233513 | 85 | — |
| Quantity Surveyor | 233213 | 85 | — |
| Software and Applications Programmers (nec) | 261399 | 85 | — |
| Software Engineer | 261313 | 85 | — |
| Structural Engineer | 233214 | 85 | — |
| Surveyor | 232212 | 85 | — |
| Systems Analyst | 261112 | 85 | — |
| Taxation Accountant | 221113 | 85 | — |
| Telecommunications Engineer | 263311 | 85 | — |
| Telecommunications Network Engineer | 263312 | 85 | — |
| Transport Engineer | 233215 | 85 | — |
| Veterinarian | 234711 | 85 | — |
| Cardiothoracic Surgeon | 253512 | 80 | — |
| Dancer or Choreographer | 211112 | 80 | — |
| Locksmith | 323313 | 80 | — |
| Radiation Oncologist | 253918 | 80 | — |
| Roof Plumber | 334115 | 80 | — |
| Vascular Surgeon | 253521 | 80 | — |
| Artistic Director | 212111 | 75 | — |
| Glazier | 333111 | 75 | — |
| Orthotist or Prosthetist | 251912 | 75 | — |
| Osteopath | 252112 | 75 | — |
| Arts Administrator or Manager | 139911 | 70 | — |
| Barrister | 271111 | 70 | — |
| Boat Builder and Repairer | 399111 | 70 | — |
| Electrician (Special Class) | 341112 | 70 | — |
| Fitter and Turner | 323212 | 70 | — |
| Fitter-Welder | 323213 | 70 | — |
| Joiner | 331213 | 70 | — |
| Land Economist | 224511 | 70 | — |
| Medical Radiation Therapist | 251212 | 70 | — |
| Optometrist | 251411 | 70 | — |
| Paediatrician | 253321 | 70 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | 254416 | 70 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | 254425 | 70 | — |
| Sheetmetal Trades Worker | 322211 | 70 | — |
| Solid Plasterer | 333212 | 70 | — |
| Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | 253311 | 70 | — |
| Technical Cable Jointer | 342212 | 70 | — |
| Actuary | 224111 | 65 | — |
| Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic | 342111 | 65 | — |
| Audiologist | 252711 | 65 | — |
| Automotive Electrician | 321111 | 65 | — |
| Bricklayer | 331111 | 65 | — |
| Cabinetmaker | 394111 | 65 | — |
| Carpenter | 331212 | 65 | — |
| Carpenter and Joiner | 331211 | 65 | — |
| Chef | 351311 | 65 | — |
| Child Care Centre Manager | 134111 | 65 | — |
| Chiropractor | 252111 | 65 | — |
| Civil Engineering Draftsperson | 312211 | 65 | — |
| Civil Engineering Technician | 312212 | 65 | — |
| Clinical Psychologist | 272311 | 65 | — |
| Construction Project Manager | 133111 | 65 | — |
| Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | 253917 | 65 | — |
| Diesel Motor Mechanic | 321212 | 65 | — |
| Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher | 241111 | 65 | — |
| Economist | 224311 | 65 | — |
| Electrical Engineering Draftsperson | 312311 | 65 | — |
| Electrical Engineering Technician | 312312 | 65 | — |
| Electrician (General) | 341111 | 65 | — |
| Electronic Equipment Trades Worker | 342313 | 65 | — |
| Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) | 342314 | 65 | — |
| Emergency Medicine Specialist | 253912 | 65 | — |
| Endocrinologist | 253315 | 65 | — |
| Engineering Manager | 133211 | 65 | — |
| Environmental Manager | 139912 | 65 | — |
| External Auditor | 221213 | 65 | — |
| Fitter (General) | 323211 | 65 | — |
| General Practitioner | 253111 | 65 | — |
| Intensive Care Specialist | 253317 | 65 | — |
| Internal Auditor | 221214 | 65 | — |
| Lift Mechanic | 341113 | 65 | — |
| Management Consultant | 224711 | 65 | — |
| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | 251211 | 65 | — |
| Medical Practitioners nec | 253999 | 65 | — |
| Metal Fabricator | 322311 | 65 | — |
| Metal Machinist (First Class) | 323214 | 65 | — |
| Midwife | 254111 | 65 | — |
| Motor Mechanic (General) | 321211 | 65 | — |
| Musician (Instrumental) | 211213 | 65 | — |
| Neurosurgeon | 253513 | 65 | — |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 251213 | 65 | — |
| Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | 253913 | 65 | — |
| Occupational Therapist | 252411 | 65 | — |
| Painting Trades Worker | 332211 | 65 | — |
| Panelbeater | 324111 | 65 | — |
| Pathologist | 253915 | 65 | — |
| Physiotherapist | 252511 | 65 | — |
| Plumber (General) | 334111 | 65 | — |
| Podiatrist | 252611 | 65 | — |
| Primary Health Organisation Manager | 134213 | 65 | — |
| Psychiatrist | 253411 | 65 | — |
| Psychologist (nec) | 272399 | 65 | — |
| Radiocommunications Technician | 313211 | 65 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | 254412 | 65 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) | 254413 | 65 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Community Health) | 254414 | 65 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | 254415 | 65 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) | 254417 | 65 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | 254421 | 65 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Medical) | 254418 | 65 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | 254422 | 65 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | 254423 | 65 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Surgical) | 254424 | 65 | — |
| Registered Nurses (nec) | 254499 | 65 | — |
| Secondary School Teacher | 241411 | 65 | — |
| Social Worker | 272511 | 65 | — |
| Solicitor | 271311 | 65 | — |
| Special Needs Teacher | 241511 | 65 | — |
| Specialist Physicians nec | 253399 | 65 | — |
| Speech Pathologist | 252712 | 65 | — |
| Statistician | 224113 | 65 | — |
| Surgeon (General) | 253511 | 65 | — |
| Telecommunications Field Engineer | 313212 | 65 | — |
| Telecommunications Network Planner | 313213 | 65 | — |
| Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist | 313214 | 65 | — |
| Tennis Coach | 452316 | 65 | — |
| University Lecturer | 242111 | 65 | — |
| Valuer | 224512 | 65 | — |
| Wall and Floor Tiler | 333411 | 65 | — |
| Welder (First Class) | 322313 | 65 | — |

Home Affairs publishes totals and cut-offs, not invitations per occupation. Estimated invitations are ImmiTrend's: a floor from the pool above the cut-off and a figure anchored to the official total.

- Previous round: 6 October 2022, https://immitrend.com.au/rounds/2022-10-06
- Next round: 25 May 2023, https://immitrend.com.au/rounds/2023-05-25
- All rounds: https://immitrend.com.au/rounds

## Frequently asked questions

### How many invitations were issued in the 8 December 2022 SkillSelect round?

The 8 December 2022 round issued 35,000 subclass 189 invitations and 120 subclass 491 invitations.

### What was the lowest score invited in the 8 December 2022 round?

The lowest score invited was 65 points for subclass 189 (occupation cut-offs ranged 65–90) and 65 points for subclass 491 (occupation cut-offs ranged 65–100). Ties at the lowest 189 score were broken by date of effect, up to 11/2022.

### Which occupations were invited in the 8 December 2022 round?

156 occupations received subclass 189 invitations, and 175 occupations received subclass 491 invitations. The highest cut-offs were Agricultural Engineer (90 points), Agricultural Scientist (90 points) and Cartographer (90 points).

### When was the next round after 8 December 2022?

The next federal invitation round was held on 25 May 2023.

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).