Release coverage and freshness
This edition uses 2 source snapshots from October 2024 through November 2024. The current extract ends in September 2026 and was processed on 11 October 2026. Earlier editions are reconstructed from this extract, without using later months in their historical calculations.
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189 occupation activity
In November 2024, 153 of 198 observed occupations had invited-status presence under subclass 189, compared with 72 in October 2024.
The ranking uses national AUS observations. The following occupations have the highest published invited-status values; suppressed totals may be lower bounds.
| Occupation | Invited stock | Lowest observed points | Scopes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Draftsperson312211 / 189 | 722 | 60 | AUS |
| Registered Nurses nec254499 / 189 | 573 | 50 | AUS |
| Accountant (General)221111 / 189 | 491 | 65 | AUS |
| Construction Project Manager133111 / 189 | 488 | 70 | AUS |
| Civil Engineer233211 / 189 | 435 | 55 | AUS |
190 occupation activity
In November 2024, 252 of 382 observed occupations had invited-status presence under subclass 190, compared with 197 in October 2024.
The ranking uses sums of valid published state slices; these are not deduplicated national EOI counts. The following occupations have the highest published invited-status values; suppressed totals may be lower bounds.
| Occupation | Invited stock | Lowest observed points | Scopes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses nec254499 / 190 | 407 | 55 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Civil Engineering Draftsperson312211 / 190 | 385 | 65 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Civil Engineer233211 / 190 | 349 | 60 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Accountant (General)221111 / 190 | 271 | 65 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Mechanical Engineer233512 / 190 | 237 | 55 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
491 state-nominated occupation activity
In November 2024, 208 of 422 observed occupations had invited-status presence under state-nominated 491, compared with 161 in October 2024.
The ranking uses sums of valid published state slices; these are not deduplicated national EOI counts. The following occupations have the highest published invited-status values; suppressed totals may be lower bounds.
| Occupation | Invited stock | Lowest observed points | Scopes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Draftsperson312211 / 491 State | 291 | 65 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Civil Engineer233211 / 491 State | 172 | 70 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Chef351311 / 491 State | 170 | 65 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Accountant (General)221111 / 491 State | 155 | 65 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Mechanical Engineer233512 / 491 State | 123 | 65 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
State-by-state observations
Counts below measure occupations with any invited-status observation, including suppressed observations. They do not measure invitations or unique people.
| State | Pathway | Observed occupations | With invited presence |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT | 190 | 290 | 101 |
| ACT | 491 State | 318 | 82 |
| NSW | 190 | 349 | 144 |
| NSW | 491 State | 374 | 99 |
| NT | 190 | 250 | 68 |
| NT | 491 State | 290 | 49 |
| QLD | 190 | 312 | 114 |
| QLD | 491 State | 320 | 76 |
| SA | 190 | 341 | 178 |
| SA | 491 State | 372 | 105 |
| TAS | 190 | 273 | 83 |
| TAS | 491 State | 298 | 55 |
| VIC | 190 | 353 | 167 |
| VIC | 491 State | 375 | 125 |
| WA | 190 | 331 | 130 |
| WA | 491 State | 374 | 102 |
Strongest invited-status presence
Ranked by the share of available snapshots through this edition’s month with observed invited activity; tied values are ordered by ANZSCO.
| Occupation | Snapshots with presence | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetable Grower121221 / 190 | 2 / 2 | 100% |
| Vegetable Grower121221 / 491 State | 2 / 2 | 100% |
| Sales and Marketing Manager131112 / 190 | 2 / 2 | 100% |
| Sales and Marketing Manager131112 / 491 State | 2 / 2 | 100% |
| Corporate Services Manager132111 / 190 | 2 / 2 | 100% |
Largest submitted-stock changes
Largest signed changes from October 2024 to November 2024, requiring identical contributing scopes and unsuppressed numeric endpoints. A negative value means a decrease in stock.
| Occupation | Monthly change | Current stock |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer261313 / 190 | +2,267 | 5,151 |
| Software Engineer261313 / 491 State | +2,028 | 4,546 |
| Civil Engineer233211 / 190 | +1,955 | 4,605 |
| Civil Engineer233211 / 491 State | +1,812 | 4,233 |
| Chef351311 / 491 State | +1,624 | 4,010 |
First invited-status presence in the available history
230 occupation/pathway pairs first show invited-status presence in this edition’s month. This means first in this extract, not first ever.
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- Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower121214 / 491 State
- Poultry Farmer121321 / 190
- Poultry Farmer121321 / 491 State
- Child Care Centre Manager134111 / 189
- Nursing Clinical Director134212 / 189
- Nursing Clinical Director134212 / 190
- Nursing Clinical Director134212 / 491 State
- Welfare Centre Manager134214 / 190
- Education Managers nec134499 / 190
- Education Managers nec134499 / 491 State
- Arts Administrator or Manager139911 / 189
- Arts Administrator or Manager139911 / 491 State
- Environmental Manager139912 / 189
- Environmental Manager139912 / 491 State
- Post Office Manager142115 / 491 State
- Conference and Event Organiser149311 / 491 State
- Transport Company Manager149413 / 491 State
- Musician (Instrumental)211213 / 189
- Musician (Instrumental)211213 / 190
- Musician (Instrumental)211213 / 491 State
- Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)212312 / 190
- Print Journalist212413 / 190
- Technical Writer212415 / 190
- Technical Writer212415 / 491 State
- Television Journalist212416 / 190
- Television Journalist212416 / 491 State
- Taxation Accountant221113 / 189
- Taxation Accountant221113 / 190
- Taxation Accountant221113 / 491 State
- Company Secretary221211 / 190
- Insurance Broker222113 / 190
- Financial Dealers nec222299 / 190
- ICT Trainer223211 / 190
- ICT Trainer223211 / 491 State
- Actuary224111 / 189
- Actuary224111 / 491 State
- Mathematician224112 / 190
- Mathematician224112 / 491 State
- Records Manager224214 / 190
- Economist224311 / 189
- Economist224311 / 190
- Valuer224512 / 189
- Librarian224611 / 491 State
- Landscape Architect232112 / 189
- Landscape Architect232112 / 190
- Landscape Architect232112 / 491 State
- Surveyor232212 / 189
- Surveyor232212 / 491 State
- Industrial Designer232312 / 190
- Interior Designer232511 / 190
- Interior Designer232511 / 491 State
- Urban and Regional Planner232611 / 491 State
- Chemical Engineer233111 / 189
- Materials Engineer233112 / 189
- Geotechnical Engineer233212 / 189
- Geotechnical Engineer233212 / 190
- Geotechnical Engineer233212 / 491 State
- Quantity Surveyor233213 / 189
- Quantity Surveyor233213 / 190
- Structural Engineer233214 / 189
- Structural Engineer233214 / 491 State
- Transport Engineer233215 / 189
- Transport Engineer233215 / 190
- Transport Engineer233215 / 491 State
- Industrial Engineer233511 / 189
- Petroleum Engineer233612 / 189
- Petroleum Engineer233612 / 491 State
- Aeronautical Engineer233911 / 491 State
- Agricultural Engineer233912 / 189
- Agricultural Engineer233912 / 190
- Agricultural Engineer233912 / 491 State
- Biomedical Engineer233913 / 189
- Biomedical Engineer233913 / 491 State
- Environmental Engineer233915 / 189
- Environmental Engineer233915 / 190
- Naval Architect / Marine Designer233916 / 189
- Naval Architect / Marine Designer233916 / 190
- Agricultural Consultant234111 / 189
- Agricultural Scientist234112 / 189
- Forester / Forest Scientist234113 / 189
- Forester / Forest Scientist234113 / 190
- Chemist234211 / 189
- Chemist234211 / 491 State
- Environmental Scientists nec234399 / 189
- Environmental Scientists nec234399 / 190
- Geologist234411 / 491 State
- Geophysicist234412 / 189
- Geophysicist234412 / 190
- Geophysicist234412 / 491 State
- Life Scientist (General)234511 / 491 State
- Biochemist234513 / 189
- Biochemist234513 / 190
- Biochemist234513 / 491 State
- Biotechnologist234514 / 189
- Biotechnologist234514 / 491 State
- Marine Biologist234516 / 189
- Zoologist234518 / 189
- Zoologist234518 / 190
- Medical Laboratory Scientist234611 / 189
- Medical Laboratory Scientist234611 / 190
- Medical Laboratory Scientist234611 / 491 State
- Veterinarian234711 / 189
- Veterinarian234711 / 491 State
- Metallurgist234912 / 189
- Metallurgist234912 / 491 State
- Physicist234914 / 189
- Physicist234914 / 190
- Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec234999 / 189
- Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec234999 / 190
- Special Needs Teacher241511 / 189
- Special Needs Teacher241511 / 190
- Special Needs Teacher241511 / 491 State
- Teacher of the Hearing Impaired241512 / 189
- Teacher of the Hearing Impaired241512 / 190
- Special Education Teachers nec241599 / 189
- Music Teacher (Private Tuition)249214 / 190
- Music Teacher (Private Tuition)249214 / 491 State
- Dietitian251111 / 491 State
- Medical Diagnostic Radiographer251211 / 189
- Medical Diagnostic Radiographer251211 / 491 State
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist251213 / 189
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist251213 / 190
- Sonographer251214 / 189
- Sonographer251214 / 190
- Optometrist251411 / 189
- Chiropractor252111 / 189
- Chiropractor252111 / 190
- Osteopath252112 / 189
- Osteopath252112 / 190
- Podiatrist252611 / 189
- Audiologist252711 / 189
- Audiologist252711 / 190
- General Practitioner253111 / 491 State
- Resident Medical Officer253112 / 491 State
- Specialist Physician (General Medicine)253311 / 189
- Specialist Physician (General Medicine)253311 / 190
- Paediatrician253321 / 189
- Thoracic Medicine Specialist253324 / 189
- Specialist Physicians nec253399 / 189
- Psychiatrist253411 / 189
- Psychiatrist253411 / 190
- Orthopaedic Surgeon253514 / 189
- Orthopaedic Surgeon253514 / 190
- Dermatologist253911 / 189
- Dermatologist253911 / 190
- Emergency Medicine Specialist253912 / 189
- Emergency Medicine Specialist253912 / 190
- Pathologist253915 / 189
- Pathologist253915 / 190
- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist253917 / 189
- Medical Practitioners nec253999 / 491 State
- Nurse Manager254311 / 491 State
- Nurse Practitioner254411 / 189
- Nurse Practitioner254411 / 190
- Registered Nurse (Aged Care)254412 / 189
- Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)254413 / 189
- Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)254416 / 189
- Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)254416 / 190
- Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)254417 / 189
- Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)254417 / 190
- Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)254417 / 491 State
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health)254422 / 491 State
- Multimedia Specialist261211 / 189
- Web Developer261212 / 190
- Software Tester261314 / 190
- Software Tester261314 / 491 State
- Software and Applications Programmers nec261399 / 491 State
- Database Administrator262111 / 491 State
- ICT Quality Assurance Engineer263211 / 190
- ICT Support and Test Engineers nec263299 / 491 State
- Telecommunications Network Engineer263312 / 189
- Counsellors nec272199 / 491 State
- Clinical Psychologist272311 / 189
- Educational Psychologist272312 / 189
- Educational Psychologist272312 / 190
- Psychologists nec272399 / 491 State
- Interpreter272412 / 491 State
- Translator272413 / 491 State
- Social Professionals nec272499 / 491 State
- Cardiac Technician311212 / 190
- Cardiac Technician311212 / 491 State
- Meat Inspector311312 / 190
- Meat Inspector311312 / 491 State
- Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officers nec311399 / 190
- Science Technicians nec311499 / 190
- Construction Estimator312114 / 491 State
- Civil Engineering Technician312212 / 189
- Civil Engineering Technician312212 / 190
- Civil Engineering Technician312212 / 491 State
- Electrical Engineering Draftsperson312311 / 189
- Electrical Engineering Draftsperson312311 / 190
- Electrical Engineering Draftsperson312311 / 491 State
- Electrical Engineering Technician312312 / 189
- Mechanical Engineering Technician312512 / 491 State
- Mine Deputy312913 / 190
- Mine Deputy312913 / 491 State
- Building and Engineering Technicians nec312999 / 491 State
- Web Administrator313113 / 491 State
- Telecommunications Field Engineer313212 / 189
- Telecommunications Field Engineer313212 / 190
- Telecommunications Network Planner313213 / 189
- Telecommunications Network Planner313213 / 190
- Telecommunications Network Planner313213 / 491 State
- Automotive Electrician321111 / 190
- Automotive Electrician321111 / 491 State
- Sheetmetal Worker322211 / 189
- Sheetmetal Worker322211 / 190
- Sheetmetal Worker322211 / 491 State
- Metal Machinist (First Class)323214 / 189
- Metal Machinist (First Class)323214 / 491 State
- Carpenter and Joiner331211 / 189
- Plasterer (Wall and Ceiling)333211 / 189
- Renderer (Solid Plaster)333212 / 189
- Renderer (Solid Plaster)333212 / 491 State
- Plumber (General)334111 / 189
- Plumber (General)334111 / 491 State
- Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber334112 / 189
- Gasfitter334114 / 190
- Lift Mechanic341113 / 189
- Lift Mechanic341113 / 190
- Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)342411 / 190
- Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)342411 / 491 State
- Telecommunications Linesworker / Telecommunications Line Mechanic342413 / 491 State
- Hairdresser391111 / 491 State
- Cabinetmaker394111 / 189
- Ambulance Officer411111 / 190
- Ambulance Officer411111 / 491 State
- Diversional Therapist411311 / 190
- Disabilities Services Officer411712 / 190
- Residential Care Officer411715 / 190
Invited presence no longer observed
47 occupation/pathway pairs with invited presence in the previous snapshot have none observed in this month. Missing latest slices are identified separately. This does not establish that invitations stopped or explain an EOI’s subsequent status.
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- Corporate Services Manager132111 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Supply and Distribution Manager133611 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Health and Welfare Services Managers nec134299 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Regional Education Manager134412 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Book or Script Editor212212 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Film and Video Editor212314 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Film and Video Editor212314 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Newspaper or Periodical Editor212412 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Newspaper or Periodical Editor212412 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Financial Investment Adviser222311 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Public Relations Professional225311 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Technical Sales Representatives nec225499 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Surveyor232212 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Illustrator232412 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Illustrator232412 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Education Adviser249111 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Nutritionist251112 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Nutritionist251112 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Industrial Pharmacist251512 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Neurologist253318 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Registered Nurse (Community Health)254414 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Multimedia Specialist261211 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Systems Administrator262113 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- ICT Systems Test Engineer263213 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Medical Laboratory Technician311213 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Operating Theatre Technician311214 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Medical Technicians nec311299 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Medical Technicians nec311299 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officers nec311399 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Maintenance Planner312911 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- ICT Customer Support Officer313112 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist313214 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist313214 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist313214 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)323112 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)342314 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Baker351111 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Baker351111 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Butcher or Smallgoods Maker351211 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Veterinary Nurse361311 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Cabinetmaker394111 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic (Aus) / Ambulance Paramedic (NZ)411112 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Youth Worker411716 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Sports Development Officer452321 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Sports Development Officer452321 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Insurance Agent611211 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Insurance Agent611211 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
Observed invited-points movements
Largest absolute changes in monthly observed minima where both endpoints have points and matching scope coverage. These minima are not invitation cutoffs.
| Occupation | Points change | Current minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Management Accountant221112 / 190 | -30 | 65 |
| Financial Investment Manager222312 / 190 | +25 | 90 |
| Organisation and Methods Analyst224712 / 491 State | -25 | 65 |
| Primary School Teacher241213 / 491 State | +25 | 90 |
| Systems Analyst261112 / 491 State | -25 | 65 |