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) 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
ROL
IMMI 19/219 • 14 Dec 2024
Subclass 407 (Training)
STSOL
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 –
VIC Great South Coast up to 55 – –
SA South Australia Regional up to 55 Relevant Skills Assessing Authority –
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: 4
COMMUNITY AND PERSONAL SERVICE WORKERS
Sub-Major Group: 41
Health and Welfare Support Workers
Minor Group: 411
Health and Welfare Support Workers
Unit Group: 4112
Dental Hygienists, Technicians and Therapists
ANZSCO 411213: Dental Technician
Description
Constructs and repairs dentures and other dental appliances. Registration or licensing may be required.
Unit Group 4112: Dental Hygienists, Technicians and Therapists
Description
DENT AL HYGIENISTS, TECHNICIANS AND THERAPISTS provide supportive dental services in preventative and restorative dental procedures, and construct and repair dental appliances.
Source
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2013, Unit Group 4112: Dental Hygienists, Technicians and Therapists, viewed on 12-Feb-2025
Tasks
  • Providing educational programs to motivate children, parents and the community in
  • Matters relating to oral health
  • Providing fluoride therapy by applying remineralising solutions and desensitising agents
  • Removing deposits from teeth
  • Applying non-invasive fissure sealants to teeth
  • Taking impressions of the mouth
  • Taking dental radiographs
  • Administering local anaesthesia by infiltration and mandibular nerve block
  • Fabricating full and partial dentures
  • Constructing mouth guards, crowns, metal clasps, inlays, bridgework and other aids
  • Repairing and relining denture bases
  • Occupations:
Description
DENTAL HYGIENISTS, TECHNICIANS AND THERAPISTS provide supportive dental services in preventative and restorative dental procedures, and construct and repair dental appliances.
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 4112: Dental Hygienists, Technicians and Therapists, viewed on 12-Feb-2025
Tasks
  • Providing educational programs to motivate children, parents and the community in matters relating to oral health
  • Providing fluoride therapy by applying remineralising solutions and desensitising agents
  • Removing deposits from teeth
  • Applying non-invasive fissure sealants to teeth
  • Taking impressions of the mouth
  • Taking dental radiographs
  • Administering local anaesthesia by infiltration and mandibular nerve block
  • Fabricating full and partial dentures
  • Constructing mouth guards, crowns, metal clasps, inlays, bridgework and other aids
  • Repairing and relining denture bases
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
411213: Dental Technician
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