Visa Subclass   Eligibility List Legislative Instrument
Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) IMMI 19/051 • 28 Mar 2026
Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) IMMI 19/051 • 28 Mar 2026
Subclass 491 (State/Territory nominated) 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) IMMI 24/089 • 07 Nov 2025
Subclass 482 (DAMA)
Subclass 186 (ENS) 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) IMMI 19/050 • 14 Dec 2024
State Eligibility
190
  • Occupation MAY be eligible
  • Special Conditions apply
  • Occupation NOT eligible
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: 3
TECHNICIANS AND TRADES WORKERS
Sub-Major Group: 31
Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians
Minor Group: 311
Agricultural, Medical and Science Technicians
Unit Group: 3113
Primary Products Inspectors
ANZSCO 311311: Fisheries Officer
Description
Inspects fishing vessels, gear, licences and catches to ensure that fisheries laws and regulations are obeyed.
Unit Group 3113: Primary Products Inspectors
Description
PRIMAR Y PRODUCTS INSPECT ORS inspect animals, plants and agricultural produce and facilities to ensure compliance with government and industry standards with respect to quality , health and licensing.
Source
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2013, Unit Group 3113: Primary Products Inspectors, viewed on 12-Feb-2025
Tasks
  • Inspecting animals, plants and agricultural produce to identify product quality issues, and
  • Providing advice to producers
  • Auditing and monitoring quality procedures at farms and food handling and processing
  • Testing samples of produce for quality , size and purity
  • Ensuring that required standards of hygiene are observed at storage, processing and
  • Packing facilities and in transport vehicles
  • Advising primary producers on economic aspects of disease eradication and informing
  • Producers and the general public of the health implications of diseases and impurities
  • Advising on the identification of pests and diseases and on regulations pertaining to
  • Grading, packing and loading of products
  • Examining imported plants and animals, and products, such as timber , seeds and dried
  • Fruits, and making quarantine arrangements
  • Patrolling and investigating waterways for unlawful fishing activities and the removal of
  • Protected marine life
  • Educating, advising and providing information on a wide range of topics relating to fish
  • And their protection
  • May initiate or assist in legal action to enforce regulations
  • Occupations:
Description
PRIMARY PRODUCTS INSPECTORS inspect animals, plants and agricultural produce and facilities to ensure compliance with government and industry standards with respect to quality, health and licensing.
In Australia and New Zealand:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
In New Zealand:
NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Source
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2022, Unit Group 3113: Primary Products Inspectors, viewed on 12-Feb-2025
Tasks
  • Inspecting animals, plants and agricultural produce to identify product quality issues, and providing advice to producers
  • Auditing and monitoring quality procedures at farms and food handling and processing facilities to ensure compliance with required standards
  • Testing samples of produce for quality, size and purity
  • Ensuring that required standards of hygiene are observed at storage, processing and packing facilities and in transport vehicles
  • Advising primary producers on economic aspects of disease eradication and informing producers and the general public of the health implications of diseases and impurities
  • Advising on the identification of pests and diseases and on regulations pertaining to grading, packing and loading of products
  • Examining imported plants and animals, and products, such as timber, seeds and dried fruits, and making quarantine arrangements
  • Patrolling and investigating waterways for unlawful fishing activities and the removal of protected marine life
  • Educating, advising and providing information on a wide range of topics relating to fish and their protection
  • May initiate or assist in legal action to enforce regulations
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
311311: Fisheries Officer
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