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Diesel Motor Mechanic

Quick answer

What points are Diesel Motor Mechanics being invited at?

The most recent 189 round that invited Diesel Motor Mechanic EOIs was on 7 November 2024, from 95 points. It was not listed in the latest round on 4 June 2026. As at August 2026, 243 EOIs for 189 were waiting, including at least 0 at 95 points or more.

Data as at

Latest invitation cut-offs

189 Skilled Independent
95pts
7 November 2024 Official
Home Affairs round
491 Skilled Work Regional
65pts
22 August 2022 Official
Family sponsored round
190 Skilled Nominated

No federal cut-off. States choose who to nominate. See EOIs by state below.

Next 189 round forecast Estimate
95 points (likely 90–105)
Unlikely to be included in the next round, based on recent rounds.
Check my chances

Diesel Motor Mechanic was not listed in the latest 189 round (4 June 2026). The card shows the most recent round that included it.

How Diesel Motor Mechanic ranks

Where this occupation sits among all occupations invited for the 189 visa, by the number of EOIs SkillSelect showed as invited after each round.

Where it ranks · subclass 189 · last 2 program years

#168
of 195 occupations invited
#8 in Trades & technicians
Top 87% Falling

20 invites in last 2 program years · busiest round 10 · typical round 10

Most consistently invited

invited in 2 of 5 rounds

oldest → newest · filled = invited

Year over year

202024-25
02025-26
100%

Round to round · last 2 program years

<20Sept 24
<20Nov 24
Aug 25
Nov 25
June 26

invites per round

“Invitations” are EOIs SkillSelect shows as invited in the round month. The true number is somewhat higher because some people lodge their visa straight away.See the top 50 occupations Compare all occupations

How many Diesel Motor Mechanic EOIs are waiting?

SkillSelect EOIs as at August 2026 Official

Subclass 189 EOIs submitted, by points
At or above 95 points (last cut-off) Below cut-off
  • 125<20
  • 95<20
  • 90<20
  • 85<20
  • 80<20
  • 7536
  • 7032
  • 6559
  • 6035
  • 5539
  • 50<20
  • 45<20
  • 40<20
Subclass 189 EOIs submitted, by month
0122245September 2024: 24October 2024: 44November 2024: 55December 2024: 64January 2025: 78February 2025: 86March 2025: 95April 2025: 105May 2025: 114June 2025: 125July 2025: 132August 2025: 152September 2025: 159October 2025: 171November 2025: 182December 2025: 191January 2026: 197February 2026: 196March 2026: 209April 2026: 218May 2026: 236June 2026: 245July 2026: 238August 2026: 243243Sept 24Aug 26
EOIs by visa and status for Diesel Motor Mechanic
VisaSubmittedInvitedLodgedOn hold
189 Skilled Independent243<20<20<20
190 Skilled Nominated334<20<20<20
491 State nominated417<20<20<20
491 Family sponsored28000

EOIs below the 65-point pass mark cannot be invited. "<20" means fewer than 20. SkillSelect hides small numbers to protect privacy. An EOI can be counted under more than one visa.

Diesel Motor Mechanic invitation round history

RoundVisaLowest points invited
7 November 202418995
5 September 202418990
8 December 2022189Offshore65
8 December 2022189Onshore65
22 August 2022189Offshore65
22 August 2022491 familyOffshore65

Which states list Diesel Motor Mechanic?

Diesel Motor Mechanic is on the official state nomination list for NSW, QLD, WA, TAS, ACT and NT. Being listed doesn't guarantee an invitation, and a state may be closed. EOI counts are submitted 190 and 491 EOIs as at August 2026.

StateProgramOn state list190 EOIs491 EOIs
NSWClosed190 & 491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List6070
VICCheck official siteNo state list7062
QLDClosed491Living in the state4052
WACheck official site190 & 491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 — from 65 points126152
SANot open yetNot listed5683
TASOpen190Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state<2021
ACTNot open yet190 & 491<20<20
NTOpen491Offshore priority occupation — Living overseas2127

State lists and statuses come from each state's official migration website, checked 17 September 2026. General information only, not migration advice.

Frequently asked questions

How many points do I need for Diesel Motor Mechanic (321212)?

The most recent 189 round to invite Diesel Motor Mechanic (7 November 2024) started at 95 points. Cut-offs change every round, so check the round history on this page. The minimum to submit an EOI is 65 points.

Which visas can Diesel Motor Mechanic use?

On the current skilled occupation list, Diesel Motor Mechanic can be nominated for subclass 189, 190 and 491 (CSOL, MLTSSL).

Who assesses Diesel Motor Mechanic?

Skills assessments for Diesel Motor Mechanic are done by TRA.

Which states nominate Diesel Motor Mechanic?

As last checked, Diesel Motor Mechanic is on the official 190/491 occupation lists of NSW, QLD, WA, TAS, ACT and NT. States set their own criteria and some may be closed, so check the state pages linked on this page.

How many people are in the queue for Diesel Motor Mechanic?

As at August 2026, SkillSelect showed 243 submitted EOIs for Diesel Motor Mechanic under subclass 189.

Related occupations

Sources: Home Affairs invitation rounds · SkillSelect EOI data · How we use this data