Visa Subclass   Eligibility List Legislative Instrument
Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) Points-Tested
MLTSSL
IMMI 19/051 • 28 Mar 2026
Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated)
MLTSSL
IMMI 19/051 • 28 Mar 2026
Subclass 491 (State/Territory nominated)
MLTSSL
IMMI 19/051 • 28 Mar 2026
Subclass 491 (Family Sponsored)
MLTSSL
IMMI 19/051 • 28 Mar 2026
Subclass 485 (Graduate) Post-Vocational Education Work
MLTSSL
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
MLTSSL
IMMI 19/219 • 14 Dec 2024
Subclass 407 (Training)
MLTSSL
IMMI 19/050 • 14 Dec 2024
State Eligibility
DAMA List Concessions Notes
English TSMIT / CSIT Age PR Pathway Skills & Experience
QLD Far North Queensland up to 55 Group 1 –
QLD Townsville up to 55 Group 1 –
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: 2
PROFESSIONALS
Sub-Major Group: 22
Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals
Minor Group: 221
Accountants, Auditors and Company Secretaries
Unit Group: 2212
Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers
ANZSCO 221213: External Auditor
Description
Designs and operates information and reporting systems, procedures and controls to meet external financial reporting requirements. Registration or licensing may be required.
Unit Group 2212: Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers
Description
TREASURERS AUDIT ORS, COMP ANY SECRET ARIES AND CORPORA TE TREASURERS conduct audits of accounting systems, procedures and financial statements, manage corporate funding and financial risk, and administer and review corporate compliance activities.
In Australia and New Zealand:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. In the case of Corporate Treasurers and Company Secretaries, at least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). Registration or licensing may be required.
Source
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2013, Unit Group 2212: Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers, viewed on 12-Feb-2025
Tasks
  • Arranging, giving notice of and attending meetings of directors and shareholders
  • Advising organisations' governing boards on matters concerning compliance with stock
  • Exchange listing rules, relevant legislation and corporation practice
  • Supervising organisations' share capital by preparing documents and share issues, and
  • Handling share transfers
  • Controlling treasury and treasury systems and establishing and reviewing risk
  • Identifying, managing and reporting on financial risks
  • Assisting with equity management, debt management, securities and taxation planning
  • Issues
  • Collecting, analysing and interpreting information on the financial standing, cost
  • Structures and trading ef fectiveness of organisations
  • Devising, re-organising and establishing budgetary cost control and other accounting
  • Systems such as computer-based systems
  • Conducting audits and investigations and preparing financial statements and reports for
  • Management, shareholders, and governing and statutory bodies
  • Evaluating the cost ef fectiveness and risks of operational processes, activities, policies
  • And systems
  • Reporting to management on the existence and ef fectiveness of the system of internal
  • Controls
  • Establishing audit objectives, and designing and implementing audit methodologies,
  • Processes and audit report criteria
  • Occupations:
  • 22121 1 Company Secretary
Description
AUDITORS, COMPANY SECRETARIES AND CORPORATE TREASURERS conduct audits of accounting systems, procedures and financial statements, manage corporate funding and financial risk, and administer and review corporate compliance activities.
In Australia and New Zealand:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. In the case of Corporate Treasurers and Company Secretaries, at least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Registration or licensing may be required.
Source
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2022, Unit Group 2212: Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers, viewed on 12-Feb-2025
Tasks
  • Arranging, giving notice of and attending meetings of directors and shareholders
  • Advising organisations' governing boards on matters concerning compliance with stock exchange listing rules, relevant legislation and corporation practice
  • Supervising organisations' share capital by preparing documents and share issues, and handling share transfers
  • Controlling treasury and treasury systems and establishing and reviewing risk management objectives and treasury policies
  • Identifying, managing and reporting on financial risks
  • Assisting with equity management, debt management, securities and taxation planning issues
  • Collecting, analysing and interpreting information on the financial standing, cost structures and trading effectiveness of organisations
  • Devising, re-organising and establishing budgetary cost control and other accounting systems such as computer-based systems
  • Conducting audits and investigations and preparing financial statements and reports for management, shareholders, and governing and statutory bodies
  • Evaluating the cost effectiveness and risks of operational processes, activities, policies and systems
  • Reporting to management on the existence and effectiveness of the system of internal controls
  • Establishing audit objectives, and designing and implementing audit methodologies, processes and audit report criteria
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
221213: External Auditor
National (AUS) ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA
S S S S S S S S S
What is the Occupation Shortage List (OSL)?
Jobs and Skills Australia – Occupation Shortage Analysis
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, ANZSCO 2022