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) 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)
STSOL
IMMI 19/050 • 14 Dec 2024
State Eligibility
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: 39
Other Technicians and Trades Workers
Minor Group: 399
Miscellaneous Technicians and Trades Workers
Unit Group: 3994
Jewellers
ANZSCO 399411: Jeweller
Description
Makes and repairs jewellery such as rings, brooches, chains and bracelets, crafts objects out of precious metals, or cuts, shapes and polishes rough gemstones to produce fashion or industrial jewels.
Unit Group 3994: Jewellers
Description
JEWELLERS make and repair jewellery such as rings, brooches, chains and bracelets, craft objects out of precious metals, and cut, shape and polish rough gemstones to produce fashion and industrial jewels.
Source
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2013, Unit Group 3994: Jewellers, viewed on 12-Feb-2025
Tasks
  • Examining designs and specifications for jewellery and precious metal objects
  • Shaping moulded metal by cutting, filing, beating, turning and bending, using specialised
  • Assembling articles by soldering, screwing, riveting and otherwise joining
  • Securing precious stones in retaining prongs and ridges, and smoothing and checking
  • Final settings
  • Engraving designs on ring settings, brooches, bracelets and other articles
  • Repairing jewellery by soldering, replacing and rebuilding worn and broken parts
  • Appraising the quality and value of jewellery
  • Cutting and dividing stones to approximate final shape, using precision hand and power
  • Tools and jigs
  • Securing stones and shapes, cutting angles, smoothing and polishing
  • Finishing articles using files, emery paper and buf fing machines
  • Restyling old jewellery
  • Occupation:
  • 39941 1 Jeweller
  • 39941 1 JEWELLER
  • Makes and repairs jewellery such as rings, brooches, chains and bracelets, crafts objects out
  • Of precious metals, or cuts, shapes and polishes rough gemstones to produce fashion or
  • Industrial jewels.
  • Skill Level: 3
  • Specialisations:
  • Diamond Cutter
  • Faceter
  • Gem Setter
  • Goldsmith
  • Lapidary
  • Opal Polisher
  • Ring Maker
  • Silversmith
Description
JEWELLERS make and repair jewellery such as rings, brooches, chains and bracelets, craft objects out of precious metals, and cut, shape and polish rough gemstones to produce fashion and industrial jewels.
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 Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
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 3994: Jewellers, viewed on 12-Feb-2025
Tasks
  • Examining designs and specifications for jewellery and precious metal objects
  • Shaping moulded metal by cutting, filing, beating, turning and bending, using specialised hand and power tools
  • Assembling articles by soldering, screwing, riveting and otherwise joining
  • Securing precious stones in retaining prongs and ridges, and smoothing and checking final settings
  • Engraving designs on ring settings, brooches, bracelets and other articles
  • Repairing jewellery by soldering, replacing and rebuilding worn and broken parts
  • Appraising the quality and value of jewellery
  • Cutting and dividing stones to approximate final shape, using precision hand and power tools and jigs
  • Securing stones and shapes, cutting angles, smoothing and polishing
  • Finishing articles using files, emery paper and buffing machines
  • Restyling old jewellery
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
399411: Jeweller
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