Visa Subclass   Eligibility List Legislative Instrument
Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) IMMI 19/051 • 28 Mar 2026
Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated)
STSOL
IMMI 19/051 • 28 Mar 2026
Subclass 491 (State/Territory nominated)
STSOL
IMMI 19/051 • 28 Mar 2026
Subclass 491 (Family Sponsored) IMMI 19/051 • 28 Mar 2026
Subclass 485 (Graduate) IMMI 19/051 • 28 Mar 2026
Subclass 482 (SID) Core Skills stream
CSOL
IMMI 24/089 • 07 Nov 2025
Subclass 482 (DAMA)
Subclass 186 (ENS) Direct Entry stream
CSOL
IMMI 24/093 • 28 Mar 2026
Subclass 187 (RSMS)
Subclass 494 (SESR) Employer sponsored stream
ROL
IMMI 19/219 • 14 Dec 2024
Subclass 407 (Training)
STSOL
IMMI 19/050 • 14 Dec 2024
State Eligibility
DAMA List Concessions Notes
English TSMIT / CSIT Age PR Pathway Skills & Experience
NT Northern Territory up to 55 Type A –
SA Adelaide City Technology and Innovation Advancement up to 55 Standard TSS, SESR or ENS visa program requirement –
An EOI that meets all requirements and has all fields completed can be submitted. Submitted EOIs are eligible for selection in an invitation round, by a State and Territory government agency or Austrade, depending on the selected visa subclass.
Select month and year to view Submitted, Invited and Lodged counts for all visa subclasses.
Subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa
(Points-tested stream)
Pts Submitted Invited Lodged
Subclass 190
Skilled Nominated visa
Pts Submitted Invited Lodged
Subclass 491
Family Sponsored stream
Pts Submitted Invited Lodged
Subclass 491
State Sponsored stream
Pts Submitted Invited Lodged
Source
Department of Home Affairs, SkillSelect. Updated monthly; subject to change.
ANZSCO Details
Major Group: 1
MANAGERS1
Sub-Major Group: 13
Specialist Managers
Minor Group: 132
Business Administration Managers
Unit Group: 1325
Research and Development Managers
ANZSCO 132511: Research and Development Manager
Description
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates research and development activities within an organisation.
Unit Group 1325: Research and Development Managers
Description
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate research and development activities within organisations.
In Australia and New Zealand:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Source
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2013, Unit Group 1325: Research and Development Managers, viewed on 12-Feb-2025
Tasks
  • Determining, implementing and monitoring research and development strategies, policies
  • And plans
  • Developing and implementing research projects, priorities and targets to support
  • Commercial and policy developments
  • Leading major research projects and coordinating activities of other research workers
  • Assessing the benefits and monitoring the costs and ef fectiveness of research and
  • Development activities
  • Interpreting results of research projects and recommending associated product and
  • Service development innovations
  • Providing advice on research and development options available to the organisation
  • Monitoring leading-edge developments in relevant disciplines and assessing implications
  • For the organisation
  • Occupation:
  • 13251 1 Research and Development Manager
  • 13251 1 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
  • Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates research and development activities within
  • An organisation.
  • Skill Level: 1
Description
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate research and development activities within organisations.
In Australia and New Zealand:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Source
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2022, Unit Group 1325: Research and Development Managers, viewed on 12-Feb-2025
Tasks
  • Determining, implementing and monitoring research and development strategies, policies and plans
  • Developing and implementing research projects, priorities and targets to support commercial and policy developments
  • Leading major research projects and coordinating activities of other research workers
  • Assessing the benefits and monitoring the costs and effectiveness of research and development activities
  • Interpreting results of research projects and recommending associated product and service development innovations
  • Providing advice on research and development options available to the organisation
  • Monitoring leading-edge developments in relevant disciplines and assessing implications for the organisation
  • May publish results of significant research projects
2025 Occupation Shortage List
The 2025 Occupation Shortage List (OSL) provides a detailed view of occupations in shortage in Australia and by each state and territory. The OSL is released annually by Jobs and Skills Australia.
Occupation Ratings: NS → No Shortage; R → Regional Shortage; S → Shortage; M → Metropolitan Shortage
132511: Research and Development Manager
National (AUS) ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA
NS NS NS S NS NS NS NS NS
What is the Occupation Shortage List (OSL)?
Jobs and Skills Australia – Occupation Shortage Analysis
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, ANZSCO 2022