# SkillSelect invitation round, 21 August 2025

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: 21 August 2025  
Page: https://immitrend.com.au/rounds/2025-08-21

## Summary

The SkillSelect invitation round on 21 August 2025 issued 6,887 subclass 189 invitations and 150 subclass 491 invitations. The lowest score invited was 65 points for subclass 189 (occupation cut-offs ranged 65–110) and 5 points for subclass 491 (occupation cut-offs ranged 5–90). Ties at the lowest 189 score were broken by date of effect, up to 08/2025.

## Official totals

| Subclass | Invitations | Lowest score | Tie-break (date of effect) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 189 | 6,887 | 65 | 08/2025 |
| 491 | 150 | 5 | 05/2025 |

## Results by occupation, 189 (131)

| Occupation | ANZSCO | Cut-off | Est. invitations |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Registered Nurses (nec) | 254499 | 80 | 886–1,044 |
| Carpenter | 331212 | 65 | 766–902 |
| Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher | 241111 | 85 | 430–507 |
| University Lecturer | 242111 | 85 | 310–365 |
| General Practitioner | 253111 | 80 | 302–356 |
| Medical Practitioners nec | 253999 | 80 | 248–292 |
| Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | 254412 | 80 | 240–283 |
| Painting Trades Worker | 332211 | 70 | 194–229 |
| Electrician (General) | 341111 | 65 | 174–205 |
| Physiotherapist | 252511 | 80 | 150–177 |
| Wall and Floor Tiler | 333411 | 65 | 122–144 |
| Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | 254415 | 80 | 119–140 |
| Registered Nurse (Medical) | 254418 | 80 | 109–128 |
| Social Worker | 272511 | 85 | 88–104 |
| Bricklayer | 331111 | 65 | 88–104 |
| Chemical Engineer | 233111 | 90 | 81–95 |
| Occupational Therapist | 252411 | 80 | 78–92 |
| Solicitor | 271311 | 90 | 76–90 |
| Secondary School Teacher | 241411 | 85 | 66–78 |
| Registered Nurse (Surgical) | 254424 | 80 | 59–70 |
| Statistician | 224113 | 90 | 53–62 |
| Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | 254422 | 80 | 51–60 |
| Speech Pathologist | 252712 | 80 | 48–57 |
| Life Scientist (General) | 234511 | 90 | 47–55 |
| Environmental Consultant | 234312 | 90 | 43–51 |
| Actuary | 224111 | 90 | 42–49 |
| Management Consultant | 224711 | 90 | 42–49 |
| Biotechnologist | 234514 | 90 | 39–46 |
| Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | 254425 | 80 | 37–44 |
| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | 251211 | 80 | 36–42 |
| Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | 254423 | 80 | 34–40 |
| Plumber (General) | 334111 | 65 | 32–38 |
| Agricultural Scientist | 234112 | 90 | 31–37 |
| Chemist | 234211 | 90 | 29–34 |
| Agricultural Consultant | 234111 | 90 | 26–31 |
| Emergency Medicine Specialist | 253912 | 80 | 26–31 |
| Midwife | 254111 | 80 | 26–31 |
| Carpenter and Joiner | 331211 | 65 | 26–31 |
| Veterinarian | 234711 | 90 | 25–29 |
| Electronics Engineer | 233411 | 95 | 24–28 |
| Materials Engineer | 233112 | 90 | 24–28 |
| Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber | 334112 | 65 | 23–27 |
| Sonographer | 251214 | 80 | 21–25 |
| Economist | 224311 | 90 | 20–24 |
| Food Technologist | 234212 | 90 | 20–24 |
| Psychologist (nec) | 272399 | 85 | 19–22 |
| Environmental Research Scientist | 234313 | 90 | 18–21 |
| Solid Plasterer | 333212 | 65 | 17–20 |
| Architect | 232111 | 90 | 16–19 |
| Physicist | 234914 | 90 | 15–18 |
| Life Scientist (nec) | 234599 | 90 | 14–16 |
| Microbiologist | 234517 | 90 | 14–16 |
| Registered Nurse (Community Health) | 254414 | 80 | 13–15 |
| Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) | 233611 | 90 | 12–14 |
| Other Spatial Scientist | 232214 | 90 | 12–14 |
| Electrician (Special Class) | 341112 | 65 | 12–14 |
| Glazier | 333111 | 65 | 12–14 |
| Construction Project Manager | 133111 | 90 | 11–13 |
| Audiologist | 252711 | 80 | 11–13 |
| Biochemist | 234513 | 90 | 10–12 |
| Marine Biologist | 234516 | 90 | 10–12 |
| Petroleum Engineer | 233612 | 90 | 10–12 |
| Optometrist | 251411 | 80 | 9–11 |
| Joiner | 331213 | 65 | 9–11 |
| Civil Engineering Draftsperson | 312211 | 90 | 8–9 |
| Valuer | 224512 | 90 | 8–9 |
| Podiatrist | 252611 | 80 | 7–8 |
| Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | 254421 | 80 | 7–8 |
| Metallurgist | 234912 | 90 | 6–7 |
| Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | 253311 | 80 | 6–7 |
| Stonemason | 331112 | 65 | 6–7 |
| Arts Administrator or Manager | 139911 | 90 | 5–6 |
| Fibrous Plasterer | 333211 | 90 | 5–6 |
| Forester | 234113 | 90 | 5–6 |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | 234611 | 90 | 5–6 |
| Psychiatrist | 253411 | 80 | 5–6 |
| Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) | 254417 | 80 | 5–6 |
| Roof Plumber | 334115 | 65 | 5–6 |
| Electrical Engineering Draftsperson | 312311 | 90 | 4–5 |
| Electrical Engineering Technician | 312312 | 90 | 4–5 |
| Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec | 234999 | 90 | 4–5 |
| Welder (First Class) | 322313 | 90 | 4–5 |
| Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | 253917 | 85 | 4–5 |
| Intensive Care Specialist | 253317 | 80 | 4–5 |
| Medical Radiation Therapist | 251212 | 80 | 4–5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 254411 | 80 | 4–5 |
| Clinical Psychologist | 272311 | 75 | 4–5 |
| Boat Builder and Repairer | 399111 | 90 | 3–4 |
| Civil Engineering Technician | 312212 | 90 | 3–4 |
| Landscape Architect | 232112 | 90 | 3–4 |
| Zoologist | 234518 | 90 | 3–4 |
| Paediatrician | 253321 | 85 | 3–4 |
| Special Needs Teacher | 241511 | 85 | 3–4 |
| Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) | 254413 | 80 | 3–4 |
| Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | 254416 | 80 | 3–4 |
| Drainer | 334113 | 65 | 3–4 |
| Gasfitter | 334114 | 65 | 3–4 |
| Engineering Manager | 133211 | 90 | 2 |
| Environmental Manager | 139912 | 90 | 2 |
| Geophysicist | 234412 | 90 | 2 |
| Land Economist | 224511 | 90 | 2 |
| Orthopaedic Surgeon | 253514 | 85 | 2 |
| Cardiologist | 253312 | 80 | 2 |
| Neurologist | 253318 | 80 | 2 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 251213 | 80 | 2 |
| Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | 253913 | 80 | 2 |
| Electronic Equipment Trades Worker | 342313 | 110 | 1 |
| Metal Fabricator | 322311 | 105 | 1 |
| Dermatologist | 253911 | 100 | 1 |
| Barrister | 271111 | 95 | 1 |
| Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) | 342315 | 95 | 1 |
| Meteorologist | 234913 | 95 | 1 |
| Tennis Coach | 452316 | 95 | 1 |
| Cartographer | 232213 | 90 | 1 |
| Child Care Centre Manager | 134111 | 90 | 1 |
| Conservator | 234911 | 90 | 1 |
| Environmental Scientists nec | 234399 | 90 | 1 |
| Hydrogeologist | 234413 | 90 | 1 |
| Musician (Instrumental) | 211213 | 90 | 1 |
| Panelbeater | 324111 | 90 | 1 |
| Primary Health Organisation Manager | 134213 | 90 | 1 |
| Surveyor | 232212 | 90 | 1 |
| Educational Psychologist | 272312 | 85 | 1 |
| Metal Machinist (First Class) | 323214 | 85 | 1 |
| Paediatric Surgeon | 253516 | 85 | 1 |
| Gastroenterologist | 253316 | 80 | 1 |
| Ophthalmologist | 253914 | 80 | 1 |
| Specialist Physicians nec | 253399 | 80 | 1 |
| Thoracic Medicine Specialist | 253324 | 80 | 1 |
| Urologist | 253518 | 80 | 1 |
| Osteopath | 252112 | 100 | — |

## Results by occupation, 491 (25)

| Occupation | ANZSCO | Cut-off | Est. invitations |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Registered Nurses (nec) | 254499 | 5 | ~32 |
| Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher | 241111 | 80 | ~26 |
| University Lecturer | 242111 | 80 | ~14 |
| Electrician (General) | 341111 | 75 | ~10 |
| Secondary School Teacher | 241411 | 80 | ~9 |
| Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | 254415 | 65 | ~9 |
| Registered Nurse (Medical) | 254418 | 65 | ~9 |
| Social Worker | 272511 | 80 | ~6 |
| Wall and Floor Tiler | 333411 | 75 | ~6 |
| Physiotherapist | 252511 | 80 | ~5 |
| Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | 254412 | 80 | ~5 |
| Bricklayer | 331111 | 70 | ~5 |
| Registered Nurse (Surgical) | 254424 | 80 | ~3 |
| Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | 254423 | 85 | ~2 |
| Plumber (General) | 334111 | 80 | ~2 |
| Audiologist | 252711 | 65 | ~2 |
| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | 251211 | 90 | ~1 |
| Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | 254425 | 85 | ~1 |
| Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber | 334112 | 70 | ~1 |
| Speech Pathologist | 252712 | 65 | ~1 |
| Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | 254422 | 90 | — |
| Cardiologist | 253312 | 80 | — |
| Gasfitter | 334114 | 80 | — |
| Special Needs Teacher | 241511 | 80 | — |
| Midwife | 254111 | 75 | — |

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: 7 November 2024, https://immitrend.com.au/rounds/2024-11-07
- Next round: 13 November 2025, https://immitrend.com.au/rounds/2025-11-13
- All rounds: https://immitrend.com.au/rounds

## Frequently asked questions

### How many invitations were issued in the 21 August 2025 SkillSelect round?

The 21 August 2025 round issued 6,887 subclass 189 invitations and 150 subclass 491 invitations.

### What was the lowest score invited in the 21 August 2025 round?

The lowest score invited was 65 points for subclass 189 (occupation cut-offs ranged 65–110) and 5 points for subclass 491 (occupation cut-offs ranged 5–90). Ties at the lowest 189 score were broken by date of effect, up to 08/2025.

### Which occupations were invited in the 21 August 2025 round?

131 occupations received subclass 189 invitations, and 25 occupations received subclass 491 invitations. The highest cut-offs were Electronic Equipment Trades Worker (110 points), Metal Fabricator (105 points) and Dermatologist (100 points). By ImmiTrend's estimate, the most invitations went to Registered Nurses (nec), Carpenter and Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher.

### When was the next round after 21 August 2025?

The next federal invitation round was held on 13 November 2025.

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).