# SkillSelect invitation round, 13 November 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: 13 November 2025  
Page: https://immitrend.com.au/rounds/2025-11-13

## Summary

The SkillSelect invitation round on 13 November 2025 issued 10,000 subclass 189 invitations and 300 subclass 491 invitations. The lowest score invited was 65 points for subclass 189 (occupation cut-offs ranged 65–100) and 65 points for subclass 491 (occupation cut-offs ranged 65–95). Ties at the lowest 189 score were broken by date of effect, up to 11/2025.

## Official totals

| Subclass | Invitations | Lowest score | Tie-break (date of effect) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 189 | 10,000 | 65 | 11/2025 |
| 491 | 300 | 65 | 10/2025 |

## Results by occupation, 189 (143)

| Occupation | ANZSCO | Cut-off | Est. invitations |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Registered Nurses (nec) | 254499 | 75 | 1,342–1,575 |
| Carpenter | 331212 | 65 | 698–819 |
| Secondary School Teacher | 241411 | 75 | 448–526 |
| Social Worker | 272511 | 75 | 413–485 |
| Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | 254412 | 75 | 365–429 |
| Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher | 241111 | 85 | 283–332 |
| Chemical Engineer | 233111 | 85 | 266–312 |
| General Practitioner | 253111 | 75 | 262–308 |
| Solicitor | 271311 | 85 | 261–306 |
| Physiotherapist | 252511 | 75 | 205–241 |
| Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | 254415 | 75 | 189–222 |
| Painting Trades Worker | 332211 | 70 | 182–214 |
| Medical Practitioners nec | 253999 | 75 | 173–203 |
| Registered Nurse (Medical) | 254418 | 75 | 172–202 |
| Statistician | 224113 | 85 | 160–188 |
| Civil Engineering Draftsperson | 312211 | 85 | 143–168 |
| Management Consultant | 224711 | 85 | 141–166 |
| Environmental Consultant | 234312 | 85 | 121–142 |
| Occupational Therapist | 252411 | 75 | 121–142 |
| Electrician (General) | 341111 | 65 | 111–130 |
| Registered Nurse (Surgical) | 254424 | 75 | 97–114 |
| Food Technologist | 234212 | 85 | 95–112 |
| Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | 254423 | 75 | 93–109 |
| Actuary | 224111 | 85 | 89–104 |
| Architect | 232111 | 85 | 89–104 |
| Veterinarian | 234711 | 85 | 89–104 |
| Biotechnologist | 234514 | 85 | 87–102 |
| Wall and Floor Tiler | 333411 | 65 | 87–102 |
| Chemist | 234211 | 85 | 85–100 |
| Bricklayer | 331111 | 65 | 83–97 |
| Construction Project Manager | 133111 | 85 | 81–95 |
| Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | 254422 | 75 | 79–93 |
| Life Scientist (General) | 234511 | 85 | 70–82 |
| Agricultural Consultant | 234111 | 85 | 58–68 |
| Civil Engineering Technician | 312212 | 85 | 58–68 |
| Psychologist (nec) | 272399 | 75 | 56–66 |
| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | 251211 | 75 | 50–59 |
| Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | 254425 | 75 | 43–50 |
| Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) | 233611 | 85 | 42–49 |
| Petroleum Engineer | 233612 | 85 | 41–48 |
| Economist | 224311 | 85 | 35–41 |
| Environmental Research Scientist | 234313 | 85 | 35–41 |
| Plumber (General) | 334111 | 65 | 35–41 |
| Multimedia Specialist | 261211 | 90 | 34–40 |
| Agricultural Scientist | 234112 | 85 | 34–40 |
| Materials Engineer | 233112 | 85 | 32–38 |
| Midwife | 254111 | 75 | 31–36 |
| Other Spatial Scientist | 232214 | 85 | 30–35 |
| Speech Pathologist | 252712 | 75 | 29–34 |
| Microbiologist | 234517 | 85 | 28–33 |
| Life Scientist (nec) | 234599 | 85 | 26–31 |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | 234611 | 85 | 26–31 |
| Telecommunications Engineer | 263311 | 90 | 24–28 |
| Electrical Engineering Technician | 312312 | 85 | 24–28 |
| Physicist | 234914 | 85 | 24–28 |
| Sonographer | 251214 | 75 | 23–27 |
| Landscape Architect | 232112 | 85 | 21–25 |
| Audiologist | 252711 | 75 | 21–25 |
| Registered Nurse (Community Health) | 254414 | 75 | 21–25 |
| Carpenter and Joiner | 331211 | 65 | 21–25 |
| Engineering Manager | 133211 | 85 | 19–22 |
| Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) | 254417 | 75 | 19–22 |
| Environmental Manager | 139912 | 85 | 17–20 |
| Emergency Medicine Specialist | 253912 | 75 | 17–20 |
| Valuer | 224512 | 85 | 16–19 |
| Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | 254421 | 75 | 15–18 |
| Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber | 334112 | 65 | 15–18 |
| Metallurgist | 234912 | 85 | 13–15 |
| Surveyor | 232212 | 85 | 13–15 |
| Marine Biologist | 234516 | 85 | 11–13 |
| Solid Plasterer | 333212 | 65 | 11–13 |
| Electronic Equipment Trades Worker | 342313 | 85 | 10–12 |
| Land Economist | 224511 | 85 | 10–12 |
| Electrician (Special Class) | 341112 | 70 | 10–12 |
| Arts Administrator or Manager | 139911 | 85 | 9–11 |
| Welder (First Class) | 322313 | 85 | 9–11 |
| Podiatrist | 252611 | 75 | 9–11 |
| Telecommunications Network Engineer | 263312 | 90 | 8–9 |
| Biochemist | 234513 | 85 | 8–9 |
| Fitter (General) | 323211 | 85 | 8–9 |
| Psychiatrist | 253411 | 75 | 8–9 |
| Special Needs Teacher | 241511 | 75 | 8–9 |
| Glazier | 333111 | 65 | 8–9 |
| Forester | 234113 | 85 | 7–8 |
| Telecommunications Network Planner | 313213 | 90 | 6–7 |
| Metal Fabricator | 322311 | 85 | 6–7 |
| Zoologist | 234518 | 85 | 6–7 |
| Clinical Psychologist | 272311 | 80 | 6–7 |
| Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | 253311 | 80 | 6–7 |
| Electrical Engineering Draftsperson | 312311 | 85 | 5–6 |
| Environmental Scientists nec | 234399 | 85 | 5–6 |
| Geophysicist | 234412 | 85 | 5–6 |
| Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec | 234999 | 85 | 5–6 |
| Optometrist | 251411 | 75 | 5–6 |
| Roof Plumber | 334115 | 70 | 5–6 |
| Hydrogeologist | 234413 | 90 | 4–5 |
| Boat Builder and Repairer | 399111 | 85 | 4–5 |
| Primary Health Organisation Manager | 134213 | 85 | 4–5 |
| Cardiologist | 253312 | 80 | 4–5 |
| Child Care Centre Manager | 134111 | 75 | 4–5 |
| Medical Radiation Therapist | 251212 | 75 | 4–5 |
| Paediatrician | 253321 | 75 | 4–5 |
| Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) | 254413 | 75 | 4–5 |
| Joiner | 331213 | 65 | 4–5 |
| Stonemason | 331112 | 65 | 4–5 |
| Barrister | 271111 | 90 | 3–4 |
| Cabinetmaker | 394111 | 85 | 3–4 |
| Chiropractor | 252111 | 85 | 3–4 |
| Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | 253917 | 80 | 3–4 |
| Intensive Care Specialist | 253317 | 80 | 3–4 |
| Fibrous Plasterer | 333211 | 65 | 3–4 |
| Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) | 342314 | 95 | 2 |
| Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) | 342315 | 95 | 2 |
| Telecommunications Field Engineer | 313212 | 90 | 2 |
| Tennis Coach | 452316 | 85 | 2 |
| Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | 254416 | 80 | 2 |
| Surgeon (General) | 253511 | 80 | 2 |
| Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | 253913 | 75 | 2 |
| Special Education Teachers nec | 241599 | 75 | 2 |
| Drainer | 334113 | 70 | 2 |
| Dermatologist | 253911 | 100 | 1 |
| Metal Machinist (First Class) | 323214 | 95 | 1 |
| Cartographer | 232213 | 90 | 1 |
| Musician (Instrumental) | 211213 | 90 | 1 |
| Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist | 313214 | 90 | 1 |
| Artistic Director | 212111 | 85 | 1 |
| Automotive Electrician | 321111 | 85 | 1 |
| Botanist | 234515 | 85 | 1 |
| Motorcycle Mechanic | 321213 | 85 | 1 |
| Orthopaedic Surgeon | 253514 | 85 | 1 |
| Specialist Physicians nec | 253399 | 85 | 1 |
| Welfare Centre Manager | 134214 | 85 | 1 |
| Medical Oncologist | 253314 | 80 | 1 |
| Neurologist | 253318 | 80 | 1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 254411 | 80 | 1 |
| Ophthalmologist | 253914 | 80 | 1 |
| Organisational Psychologist | 272313 | 80 | 1 |
| Thoracic Medicine Specialist | 253324 | 80 | 1 |
| Urologist | 253518 | 80 | 1 |
| Pathologist | 253915 | 75 | 1 |
| Vascular Surgeon | 253521 | 75 | 1 |
| Gasfitter | 334114 | 65 | 1 |
| Osteopath | 252112 | 100 | — |

## Results by occupation, 491 (37)

| Occupation | ANZSCO | Cut-off | Est. invitations |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Carpenter | 331212 | 65 | ~58 |
| Registered Nurses (nec) | 254499 | 75 | ~47 |
| Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher | 241111 | 90 | ~33 |
| Painting Trades Worker | 332211 | 70 | ~22 |
| Secondary School Teacher | 241411 | 85 | ~18 |
| Social Worker | 272511 | 85 | ~13 |
| Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | 254415 | 75 | ~13 |
| Registered Nurse (Medical) | 254418 | 75 | ~13 |
| Electrician (General) | 341111 | 65 | ~13 |
| Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | 254412 | 80 | ~10 |
| Bricklayer | 331111 | 70 | ~9 |
| Physiotherapist | 252511 | 75 | ~8 |
| Wall and Floor Tiler | 333411 | 75 | ~8 |
| Audiologist | 252711 | 80 | ~4 |
| Occupational Therapist | 252411 | 80 | ~4 |
| Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | 254423 | 80 | ~4 |
| Registered Nurse (Surgical) | 254424 | 80 | ~4 |
| Plumber (General) | 334111 | 70 | ~3 |
| General Practitioner | 253111 | 85 | ~2 |
| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | 251211 | 85 | ~2 |
| Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | 254422 | 80 | ~2 |
| Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | 254425 | 75 | ~2 |
| Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber | 334112 | 70 | ~2 |
| Carpenter and Joiner | 331211 | 95 | ~1 |
| Medical Practitioners nec | 253999 | 90 | ~1 |
| Special Needs Teacher | 241511 | 90 | ~1 |
| Registered Nurse (Community Health) | 254414 | 80 | ~1 |
| Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | 254421 | 75 | ~1 |
| Solid Plasterer | 333212 | 65 | ~1 |
| Optometrist | 251411 | 85 | — |
| Radiation Oncologist | 253918 | 85 | — |
| Speech Pathologist | 252712 | 85 | — |
| Cardiologist | 253312 | 80 | — |
| Gasfitter | 334114 | 80 | — |
| Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | 254416 | 80 | — |
| Midwife | 254111 | 75 | — |
| Fibrous Plasterer | 333211 | 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: 21 August 2025, https://immitrend.com.au/rounds/2025-08-21
- Next round: 4 June 2026, https://immitrend.com.au/rounds/2026-06-04
- All rounds: https://immitrend.com.au/rounds

## Frequently asked questions

### How many invitations were issued in the 13 November 2025 SkillSelect round?

The 13 November 2025 round issued 10,000 subclass 189 invitations and 300 subclass 491 invitations.

### What was the lowest score invited in the 13 November 2025 round?

The lowest score invited was 65 points for subclass 189 (occupation cut-offs ranged 65–100) and 65 points for subclass 491 (occupation cut-offs ranged 65–95). Ties at the lowest 189 score were broken by date of effect, up to 11/2025.

### Which occupations were invited in the 13 November 2025 round?

143 occupations received subclass 189 invitations, and 37 occupations received subclass 491 invitations. The highest cut-offs were Dermatologist (100 points), Osteopath (100 points) and Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) (95 points). By ImmiTrend's estimate, the most invitations went to Registered Nurses (nec), Carpenter and Secondary School Teacher.

### When was the next round after 13 November 2025?

The next federal invitation round was held on 4 June 2026.

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).