Australia's SkillSelect Draw: 15,000 Invitations Issued (Subclass 189)
On November 20, 2024, the Government of Australia officially released the results of the Skill Select draw conducted on November 7, 2024. This draw, under the Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189), marked a significant milestone in Australia’s immigration landscape by inviting a total of 15,000 eligible immigrants to apply for a Permanent Resident (PR) Visa.
A total of 161 occupations were targeted in this round, covering a broad spectrum of skills required across different industries.
Key Highlights of the November 2024 Skill Select Draw:
- Draw Date: November 7, 2024
- Targeted Visa Category: Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189)
- Total Invitations Issued: 15,000
- Number of Occupations Invited: 161
Details of the Invitations Issued by Occupation, are as follows:
| Occupation | Subclass 189 Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| Accountant (General) | 95 |
| Actuary | 85 |
| Aeronautical Engineer | 85 |
| Agricultural Consultant | 85 |
| Agricultural Engineer | 90 |
| Agricultural Scientist | 90 |
| Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber | 70 |
| Analyst Programmer | 85 |
| Architect | 70 |
| Arts Administrator or Manager | 90 |
| Audiologist | 75 |
| Biochemist | 90 |
| Biomedical Engineer | 85 |
| Biotechnologist | 85 |
| Boat Builder and Repairer | 90 |
| Bricklayer | 65 |
| Cabinetmaker | 65 |
| Cardiothoracic Surgeon | 85 |
| Carpenter | 65 |
| Carpenter and Joiner | 65 |
| Chef | 85 |
| Chemical Engineer | 85 |
| Chemist | 90 |
| Child Care Centre Manager | 75 |
| Chiropractor | 75 |
| Civil Engineer | 85 |
| Civil Engineering Draftsperson | 70 |
| Civil Engineering Technician | 70 |
| Clinical Psychologist | 75 |
| Computer Network and Systems Engineer | 95 |
| Construction Project Manager | 70 |
| Dancer or Choreographer | 90 |
| Dermatologist | 75 |
| Developer Programmer | 95 |
| Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | 80 |
| Diesel Motor Mechanic | 95 |
| Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher | 70 |
| Economist | 90 |
| Educational Psychologist | 75 |
| Electrical Engineer | 85 |
| Electrical Engineering Draftsperson | 90 |
| Electrical Engineering Technician | 90 |
| Electrician (General) | 65 |
| Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) | 90 |
| Electronics Engineer | 95 |
| Emergency Medicine Specialist | 75 |
| Engineering Manager | 90 |
| Engineering Professionals nec | 85 |
| Engineering Technologist | 85 |
| Environmental Consultant | 90 |
| Environmental Engineer | 85 |
| Environmental Manager | 90 |
| Environmental Research Scientist | 90 |
| Environmental Scientists nec | 90 |
| External Auditor | 85 |
| Fibrous Plasterer | 65 |
| Food Technologist | 90 |
| Forester | 90 |
| General Practitioner | 75 |
| Geophysicist | 90 |
| Geotechnical Engineer | 70 |
| Hydrogeologist | 90 |
| ICT Business Analyst | 95 |
| ICT Security Specialist | 95 |
| Industrial Engineer | 85 |
| Intensive Care Specialist | 75 |
| Internal Auditor | 90 |
| Landscape Architect | 70 |
| Life Scientist (General) | 90 |
| Life Scientists nec | 90 |
| Lift Mechanic | 65 |
| Management Accountant | 95 |
| Management Consultant | 85 |
| Marine Biologist | 90 |
| Materials Engineer | 85 |
| Mechanical Engineer | 85 |
| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | 75 |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | 75 |
| Medical Practitioners nec | 75 |
| Medical Radiation Therapist | 75 |
| Metal Fabricator | 75 |
| Metal Machinist (First Class) | 90 |
| Metallurgist | 90 |
| Meteorologist | 90 |
| Microbiologist | 90 |
| Midwife | 70 |
| Mining Engineer | 90 |
| Motor Mechanic (General) | 85 |
| Multimedia Specialist | 85 |
| Music Director | 90 |
| Musician (Instrumental) | 90 |
| Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec | 90 |
| Naval Architect | 90 |
| Neurologist | 75 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 75 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 80 |
| Nursing Clinical Director | 115 |
| Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | 90 |
| Occupational Therapist | 75 |
| Optometrist | 75 |
| Orthopaedic Surgeon | 75 |
| Osteopath | 75 |
| Other Spatial Scientist | 90 |
| Paediatrician | 75 |
| Painting Trades Worker | 65 |
| Pathologist | 75 |
| Pathologist | 75 |
| Petroleum Engineer | 85 |
| Physicist | 90 |
| Physiotherapist | 90 |
| Plumber (General) | 65 |
| Podiatrist | 75 |
| Primary Health Organisation Manager | 95 |
| Production or Plant Engineer | 85 |
| Psychiatrist | 75 |
| Psychologists nec | 75 |
| Quantity Surveyor | 70 |
| Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | 70 |
| Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) | 75 |
| Registered Nurse (Community Health) | 75 |
| Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | 70 |
| Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | 75 |
| Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) | 75 |
| Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | 75 |
| Registered Nurse (Medical) | 70 |
| Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | 75 |
| Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | 70 |
| Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | 75 |
| Registered Nurse (Surgical) | 75 |
| Registered Nurses nec | 70 |
| Secondary School Teacher | 70 |
| Sheetmetal Trades Worker | 70 |
| Social Worker | 70 |
| Software and Applications Programmers nec | 85 |
| Software Engineer | 95 |
| Solicitor | 85 |
| Solid Plasterer | 70 |
| Sonographer | 75 |
| Special Education Teachers nec | 75 |
| Special Needs Teacher | 70 |
| Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | 75 |
| Specialist Physicians nec | 75 |
| Speech Pathologist | 75 |
| Statistician | 90 |
| Structural Engineer | 70 |
| Surveyor | 90 |
| Systems Analyst | 95 |
| Taxation Accountant | 85 |
| Telecommunications Engineer | 85 |
| Telecommunications Field Engineer | 85 |
| Telecommunications Network Engineer | 85 |
| Telecommunications Network Planner | 90 |
| Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist | 90 |
| Thoracic Medicine Specialist | 75 |
| Transport Engineer | 70 |
| University Lecturer | 90 |
| Valuer | 90 |
| Veterinarian | 85 |
| Wall and Floor Tiler | 65 |
| Welder (First Class) | 70 |
| Zoologist | 90 |
The high number of invitations, i.e. 15,000, indicates Australia’s commitment to replenishing its skilled workforce. This follows recent trends of increasing migration targets to address skills shortages, particularly in healthcare and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) sectors. It’s a positive sign for prospective applicants who have been aiming for PR through the Skilled Independent Visa pathway.
Next SkillSelect Draw?
The next SkillSelect draw is anticipated to occur in early 2025, giving applicants time to prepare their Expression of Interest (EOI) and accumulate additional points if necessary. Prospective applicants should ensure their EOIs are up-to-date, reflecting their latest qualifications and work experience to maximize their chances in future draws.
