{"id":722,"date":"2025-12-08T13:24:43","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T07:54:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.immigrationxperts.com\/blog\/?p=722"},"modified":"2025-12-08T13:24:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T07:54:43","slug":"victoria-190-491-state-nomination-round-important-highlights-and-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.immigrationxperts.com\/blog\/victoria-190-491-state-nomination-round-important-highlights-and-analysis\/","title":{"rendered":"Victoria 190 &#038; 491 State Nomination Round: Important Highlights and Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Victoria\u2019s latest state nomination round for the <strong>Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated)<\/strong> and <strong>Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional \u2013 Provisional)<\/strong> visas on <strong>03 December 2025<\/strong> has delivered strong insights into the state\u2019s evolving workforce priorities.<\/p>\n<p>With significant invitations issued to <strong>nursing, teaching, aged care, engineering, construction and trade occupations<\/strong>, this round reaffirms Victoria\u2019s focus on job-ready migrants who can immediately contribute to essential services and regional development.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> The insights are drawn from the invitee data collected by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationxperts.com\/\">Apical Immigration Experts<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What Skills Did Victoria Prioritise in the December 2025 Round?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The occupation trends observed in this round highlight three clear themes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Healthcare &amp; Nursing<\/strong> remain the biggest priority<\/li>\n<li><strong>Teaching occupations<\/strong> continue to receive consistent support<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trades \u2014 especially carpentry \u2014 show rising demand<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This aligns with Victoria\u2019s roadmap to strengthen healthcare, education, and housing infrastructure across metropolitan and regional areas.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Dominant Occupation Groups Invited \u2013 03 December 2025 Round<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"background-color: #007bff; padding: 0px 10px; text-align: center;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #fff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationxperts.com\/australia-pr-points-calculator\/\">Check Your Eligibility in 60 seconds<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><strong> Registered Nurses (All Streams)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Registered Nurses<\/strong> formed the largest share of invitations, reflecting shortages across hospitals, aged care facilities, and community healthcare.<br \/>\nInvited roles included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Registered Nurse (NEC)<\/li>\n<li>Other specialised nursing categories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h3><strong> Teachers (Primary, Secondary &amp; Early Childhood)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Teaching invitations remained high, covering:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Primary School Teachers<\/li>\n<li>Secondary School Teachers<\/li>\n<li>Early Childhood (Pre-Primary) Educators<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Demand was evident across both metro and regional zones.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h3><strong> Aged Care Support &amp; Community Services<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Aged care professionals \u2014 including nurses and personal care workers \u2014 were strongly represented, indicating continued strain on Victoria\u2019s aged care workforce.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h3><strong> Carpenters &amp; Construction Roles<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Carpenters, Construction Project Managers and Civil Construction professionals received multiple invitations due to strong housing and infrastructure activity.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>\n<h3><strong> Engineering Occupations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>While more limited, invitations included roles such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Electrical Engineering Technician<\/li>\n<li>Construction Project Manager<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Top Occupations Invited \u2013 Based on Frequency<\/strong><\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Occupation Group<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Share of Invitations<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Registered Nurses<\/td>\n<td>Highest<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Teachers<\/td>\n<td>High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Carpenters<\/td>\n<td>Moderate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Aged Care Professionals<\/td>\n<td>Moderate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Construction &amp; Engineering<\/td>\n<td>Lower but present<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><strong>Points Breakdown for Invitations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Points<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Approx. Share<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>65<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Some trades (Carpenters)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>70\u201375<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Aged Care, Teachers, some RN categories<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>80\u201385<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Majority of RNs and Teachers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>90+<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Limited (mainly high-point RNs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Most invitations were issued between 80\u201385 points<\/strong>, underscoring the value of strong profiles with high English scores and Australian experience.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Onshore vs Offshore Invitations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Share<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Onshore<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>~85\u201390%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Offshore<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>~10\u201315%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Victoria continues to prioritise onshore applicants already working in high-demand occupations.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Salary Range Among Invited Applicants<\/strong><\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Occupation Group<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Salary Range (AUD)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Registered Nurses<\/td>\n<td>$70,000 \u2013 $95,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Aged Care<\/td>\n<td>$55,000 \u2013 $72,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Teachers<\/td>\n<td>$65,000 \u2013 $92,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Carpenters<\/td>\n<td>$55,000 \u2013 $75,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Construction\/Engineering<\/td>\n<td>$85,000 \u2013 $120,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Invitations clearly favoured applicants with <strong>stable employment<\/strong> and <strong>competitive salary levels<\/strong>, indicating Victoria\u2019s focus on job-ready professionals.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Why These Occupations Were Prioritised \u2013 Victoria\u2019s Strategy for 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><strong> Ongoing Healthcare Workforce Crisis<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Victoria continues to face shortages due to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increasing patient load<\/li>\n<li>Ageing population<\/li>\n<li>Pressure on emergency &amp; acute care services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This explains the strong presence of Registered Nurses across all branches.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h3><strong> Growing Need for Teachers Across All Levels<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Reforms and student growth are driving demand for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Primary School Teachers<\/li>\n<li>Secondary School Teachers<\/li>\n<li>Early Childhood Educators<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Expect this trend to remain strong in 2026\u20132027.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h3><strong> Construction &amp; Housing Development Priorities<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Demand growth is linked to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Large-scale housing projects<\/li>\n<li>Regional infrastructure expansion<\/li>\n<li>Shortages in carpentry and civil trades<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h3><strong> 491 Regional Focus<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Regional Victoria continues to prioritize:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Teaching<\/li>\n<li>Aged care<\/li>\n<li>Community services<\/li>\n<li>Trades (carpentry, construction)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>What Profiles Were Most Successful in This Round?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Applicants with the following traits saw higher success:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h4><strong> Strong English Proficiency<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Most invited candidates scored <strong>Proficient or Superior English (20 points).<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h4><strong> Australian Work Experience<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The majority had:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>At least <strong>1 year local experience<\/strong>, or<\/li>\n<li><strong>3+ years of Australian experience<\/strong> for higher points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h4><strong> Relevant Employment in Nominated Occupation<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>All invited candidates were working in their <strong>ANZSCO-aligned<\/strong> occupation.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h4><strong> High Points (80\u201385 range)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Essential for competitive occupations such as nursing and teaching.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>\n<h4><strong> Steady Employment &amp; Salary Proof<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Consistent job history and employer need remain critical selection factors.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Key Takeaways for 2026 Applicants (Subclass 190 &amp; 491)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h4><strong> Nursing, Teaching &amp; Construction Will Dominate Again<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>These sectors will continue to drive Victoria\u2019s migration intake.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h4><strong> Offshore Invitations Will Stay Selective<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Best-performing offshore occupations include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Early Childhood Education<\/li>\n<li>Carpentry<\/li>\n<li>Select RN categories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h4><strong> Points Matter &#8211; But Job Relevance Matters More<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Even high-point candidates were not invited without relevant ongoing employment.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Q1. Is 65 points enough for Victoria 190 or 491 in 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>65 points may be sufficient for <strong>trades like carpentry<\/strong>, but for healthcare, teaching, or community services, expect <strong>80+ points<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q2. Which occupations are most likely to get Victoria 190 invitations in 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Based on recent trends:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Registered Nurses<\/li>\n<li>Secondary School Teachers<\/li>\n<li>Early Childhood Educators<\/li>\n<li>Aged Care roles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Q3. Does Victoria prefer onshore applicants?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes. Around <strong>85\u201390%<\/strong> of nominations are issued to onshore applicants.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q4. Can offshore applicants receive invitations?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, selectively for occupations such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Early Childhood Educators<\/li>\n<li>Carpenters<\/li>\n<li>Some RN categories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Q5. Is the 491 nomination easier for regional applicants?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes. Teaching, aged care, community services and trades have stronger potential in regional zones.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Final Thoughts: What This Round Means for 2026 Applicants<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The December 2025 nomination round shows Victoria\u2019s clear preference for skilled migrants who are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Already contributing to Victoria<\/li>\n<li>Working in high-demand sectors<\/li>\n<li>Skilled in healthcare, education or construction<\/li>\n<li>Strong in English<\/li>\n<li>Able to address immediate workforce shortages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A strategically aligned profile &#8211; with correct <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationxperts.com\/blog\/in-demand-anzsco-codes-australia\/\">ANZSCO coding<\/a><\/strong>, verified employment, and competitive points &#8211; significantly boosts your chances of receiving a Victorian nomination.<\/p>\n<p>Ready to boost your chances for Victoria nomination? <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationxperts.com\/australia-pr-points-calculator\/\">Get your FREE eligibility check now<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@immigrationxperts.com\">info@immigrationxperts.com<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Call us:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"tel:9999467686\"><strong>+91-9999467686<\/strong><\/a><strong>,\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"tel:8447696555\"><strong>+91-8447-696555<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore key insights from Victoria\u2019s 190 &#038; 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