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
NT Northern Territory up to 55 Type B –
WA The Goldfields up to 55 Engineers Australia/ VETASSESS –
QLD Far North Queensland up to 55 Group 1 –
WA South West up to 55 VETASSESS –
QLD Townsville up to 55 Group 1 –
SA South Australia Regional up to 55 Standard TSS, SESR or ENS visa program requirement –
WA Western Australia up to 55 – Available in Metro Perth
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: 312
Building and Engineering Technicians
Unit Group: 3122
Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians
ANZSCO 312211: Civil Engineering Draftsperson
Description
Prepares detailed drawings and plans for civil engineering work in support of Civil Engineering Professionals and Engineering Technologists. Registration or licensing may be required.
Unit Group 3122: Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians
Description
CIVIL ENGINEERING DRAFTSPERSONS AND TECHNICIANS assist in civil engineering research, design, construction, operations and maintenance.
Source
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2013, Unit Group 3122: Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians, viewed on 12-Feb-2025
Tasks
  • Preparing sketches, charts, tabulations, plans and designs for civil engineering works
  • Such as drainage, water supply , sewerage reticulation systems, roads, airports, dams,
  • Performing and directing fieldwork and laboratory testing
  • Interpreting work assignment instructions, applying appropriate procedures and selecting
  • Equipment
  • Collecting and analysing data, and carrying out computations
  • Estimating material costs and ensuring finished works are within specifications,
  • Regulations and contract provisions
  • Inspecting civil engineering works, and organising and supervising maintenance and
  • Repair work
  • Conducting field and laboratory tests of construction materials and soils, and collecting
  • Data for traf fic surveys
  • Occupations:
  • 31221 1 Civil Engineering Draftsperson
Description
CIVIL ENGINEERING DRAFTSPERSONS AND TECHNICIANS assist in civil engineering research, design, construction, operations and maintenance.
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.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Source
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2022, Unit Group 3122: Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians, viewed on 12-Feb-2025
Tasks
  • Preparing sketches, charts, tabulations, plans and designs for civil engineering works such as drainage, water supply, sewerage reticulation systems, roads, airports, dams, bridges and other structures
  • Performing and directing fieldwork and laboratory testing
  • Interpreting work assignment instructions, applying appropriate procedures and selecting equipment
  • Collecting and analysing data, and carrying out computations
  • Estimating material costs and ensuring finished works are within specifications, regulations and contract provisions
  • Inspecting civil engineering works, and organising and supervising maintenance and repair work
  • Conducting field and laboratory tests of construction materials and soils, and collecting data for traffic surveys
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
312211: Civil Engineering Draftsperson
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