The State Government of South Australia released its first invitation round of the year, inviting 344 skilled workers to apply for permanent and regional visas. The invitations, issued under the Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) and Subclass 491 (Skilled Regional) programs, were allocated across a broad range of occupations, with health professionals receiving the highest number of offers.
According to the latest data from the South Australian Skilled Occupation List, 69 invitations went to health‑care workers, including nurses, allied health therapists and medical specialists. Engineering and ICT professionals followed closely, securing 63 and 33 invitations respectively. Construction trades, education and specialist managers also featured prominently, reflecting the state’s ongoing demand for both technical and professional expertise.
Key details of the round:
– Total invitations: 344
– Subclass 190: 235 (permanent)
– Subclass 491: 109 (regional)
– Top occupations: Health professionals (69), Engineering/ICT (96 combined), Construction trades (30), Education (22), Specialist managers (21)
– Eligibility:*Candidates must hold a valid skills assessment, meet competent English requirements, be under 45 years of age and have an occupation listed on the SA Skilled Occupation List. A minimum of 65 points, including the 5‑point state nomination, is required.
The State Government has indicated that a second round is expected in early February, with invitations likely to target occupations still in short supply. Prospective applicants are encouraged to keep their Expression of Interest (EOI) up to date and to monitor the SA invitation portal for the next release.
