Maintenance Planner is a priority processing occupation: since 25 July 2026, applications lodged by people already in Australia in this group are decided ahead of other skilled applications. This affects how quickly a lodged application is processed, not whether you are invited.
Maintenance Planner
Quick answer
What points are Maintenance Planners being invited at?
Maintenance Planner is not eligible for the 189 visa. It can be used for 491 with state or family nomination.
Data as at
Latest invitation cut-offs
Not available for this occupation
No published cut-off yet
Not available for this occupation
How many Maintenance Planner EOIs are waiting?
SkillSelect EOIs as at August 2026 Official
| Visa | Submitted | Invited | Lodged | On hold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 491 State nominated | 941 | 0 | 46 | <20 |
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.
Maintenance Planner invitation round history
Maintenance Planner has not appeared in a published Home Affairs round since August 2020.
Which states list Maintenance Planner?
Maintenance Planner is on the official state nomination list for NSW, WA and ACT. 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.
| State | Program | On state list | 190 EOIs | 491 EOIs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | Closed | 491NSW Regional Skills List | – | 165 |
| VIC | Check official site | No state list | – | 127 |
| QLD | Closed | Not listed | – | 71 |
| WA | Check official site | 491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 · Graduate — from 65 points | – | 254 |
| SA | Not open yet | Not listed | – | 149 |
| TAS | Open | Not listed | – | 49 |
| ACT | Not open yet | 491 | – | 97 |
| NT | Open | Not listed | – | 77 |
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 Maintenance Planner (312911)?
No recent 189 cut-off has been published for Maintenance Planner. The minimum to submit an EOI is 65 points.
Which visas can Maintenance Planner use?
On the current skilled occupation list, Maintenance Planner can be nominated for subclass 491 (CSOL, ROL).
Who assesses Maintenance Planner?
Skills assessments for Maintenance Planner are done by VETASSESS.
Which states nominate Maintenance Planner?
As last checked, Maintenance Planner is on the official 190/491 occupation lists of NSW, WA and ACT. 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 Maintenance Planner?
SkillSelect showed no submitted 189 EOIs for Maintenance Planner as at August 2026.
Related occupations
Sources: Home Affairs invitation rounds · SkillSelect EOI data · How we use this data