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
Caveats
6. The position:
(a) is based in a front-line retail setting; or
(b) predominantly involves direct client transactional interaction on a regular basis; or
(c) predominantly involves selling educational courses to individual students; or
(d) is based in a call centre and does not require a significant technical knowledge of products.
IMMI 24/089 • 07 Nov 2025
Subclass 482 (DAMA)
Subclass 186 (ENS) Direct Entry stream
CSOL
Caveats
6. (a) the position is based in a front-line retail setting; or
(b) predominantly involves direct client transactional interaction on a regular basis; or
(c) predominantly involves selling educational courses to individual students; or
(d) is based in a call centre and does not require a significant technical knowledge of products.
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: 6
SALES WORKERS
Sub-Major Group: 63
Sales Support Workers
Minor Group: 639
Miscellaneous Sales Support Workers
Unit Group: 6392
Retail and Wool Buyers
ANZSCO 639211: Retail Buyer
Description
Selects and buys goods for resale in a retail establishment.
Unit Group 6392: Retail and Wool Buyers
Description
RETAIL AND WOOL BUYERS select and buy goods for resale in retail establishments, and value and buy wool sold by wool growers.
Source
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2013, Unit Group 6392: Retail and Wool Buyers, viewed on 12-Feb-2025
Tasks
  • Monitoring sales data and stock levels, and studying trade, manufacturers' and market
  • Information to keep informed of changing market conditions
  • Negotiating purchase, promotion and supply arrangements with suppliers
  • Liaising with management on long-term planning and sales promotions
  • Establishing working plans according to seasonal and budgetary requirements
  • Anticipating consumer trends and determining quantity , style and quality of goods to be
  • Purchased
  • Inspecting, comparing, selecting and valuing wool by determining colour , yield, micron
  • And length
  • Inspecting and buying wool at auction, in wool brokers' stores and in farm sheds
  • Receiving samples from scoured wool exchanges
  • May visit freezing works to buy slipe wool
  • Occupations:
  • 63921 1 Retail Buyer
Description
RETAIL AND WOOL BUYERS select and buy goods for resale in retail establishments, and value and buy wool sold by wool growers.
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 6392: Retail and Wool Buyers, viewed on 12-Feb-2025
Tasks
  • Monitoring sales data and stock levels, and studying trade, manufacturers' and market information to keep informed of changing market conditions
  • Negotiating purchase, promotion and supply arrangements with suppliers
  • Designing and implementing pricing, marketing, promotional and display strategies
  • Liaising with management on long-term planning and sales promotions
  • Establishing working plans according to seasonal and budgetary requirements
  • Anticipating consumer trends and determining quantity, style and quality of goods to be purchased
  • Inspecting, comparing, selecting and valuing wool by determining colour, yield, micron and length
  • Inspecting and buying wool at auction, in wool brokers' stores and in farm sheds
  • Receiving samples from scoured wool exchanges
  • May visit freezing works to buy slipe wool
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
639211: Retail Buyer
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