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
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: 2
PROFESSIONALS
Sub-Major Group: 23
Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals
Minor Group: 234
Natural and Physical Science Professionals
Unit Group: 2345
Life Scientists
ANZSCO 234515: Botanist
Description
Studies the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and ecology of plants.
Unit Group 2345: Life Scientists
Description
LIFE SCIENTISTS examine the anatomy , physiology and biochemistry of humans, animals, plants and other living organisms to better understand how living organisms function and interact with each other and the environment in which they live.
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 (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Source
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2013, Unit Group 2345: Life Scientists, viewed on 12-Feb-2025
Tasks
  • Designing and conducting experiments, making observations and measurements,
  • Researching information, analysing data, preparing or supervising the preparation of
  • Laboratory reports and scientific papers, presenting findings at scientific meetings and
  • Conferences, and supervising the work of staf f
  • Studying the forms and structures of bodily organs and tissues by systematic
  • Observation, dissection and microscopic examination
  • Investigating the chemical structure and function of living cells and their isolated
  • Components, organs and tissues in humans, animals, plants, and micro-organisms
  • Examining micro-organisms, such as bacteria, fungi, yeast and their enzymes, and using
  • The knowledge gained to create and develop new , and improve existing, products,
  • Materials and processes
  • Investigating the ef fects of environmental factors, such as rainfall, temperature, sunlight,
  • Planning and undertaking experiments to study , measure and understand marine
  • Animals and plants
  • Studying the growth and characteristics of micro-organisms, such as bacteria, algae and
  • Fungi, and the ef fects they have on plants, animals and humans to develop medical,
  • Veterinary , industrial, environmental and other practical applications
  • Investigating the interrelationships between animals in their natural surroundings, in
  • Captivity and in laboratories
  • Occupations:
  • 23451 1 Life Scientist (General)
Description
LIFE SCIENTISTS examine the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of humans, animals, plants and other living organisms to better understand how living organisms function and interact with each other and the environment in which they live.
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 (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Source
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2022, Unit Group 2345: Life Scientists, viewed on 12-Feb-2025
Tasks
  • Designing and conducting experiments, making observations and measurements, researching information, analysing data, preparing or supervising the preparation of laboratory reports and scientific papers, presenting findings at scientific meetings and conferences, and supervising the work of staff
  • Studying the forms and structures of bodily organs and tissues by systematic observation, dissection and microscopic examination
  • Investigating the chemical structure and function of living cells and their isolated components, organs and tissues in humans, animals, plants, and micro-organisms
  • Examining micro-organisms, such as bacteria, fungi, yeast and their enzymes, and using the knowledge gained to create and develop new, and improve existing, products, materials and processes
  • Investigating the effects of environmental factors, such as rainfall, temperature, sunlight, soil, topography and disease, on plant growth
  • Planning and undertaking experiments to study, measure and understand marine animals and plants
  • Studying the growth and characteristics of micro-organisms, such as bacteria, algae and fungi, and the effects they have on plants, animals and humans to develop medical, veterinary, industrial, environmental and other practical applications
  • Investigating the interrelationships between animals in their natural surroundings, in captivity and in laboratories
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
234515: Botanist
National (AUS) ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA
NS NS NS NS 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