Operating Theatre Technician 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.
Operating Theatre Technician
Quick answer
What points are Operating Theatre Technicians being invited at?
Operating Theatre Technician 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
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No published cut-off yet
Not available for this occupation
How many Operating Theatre Technician EOIs are waiting?
SkillSelect EOIs as at August 2026 Official
| Visa | Submitted | Invited | Lodged | On hold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 491 State nominated | 379 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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.
Operating Theatre Technician invitation round history
Operating Theatre Technician has not appeared in a published Home Affairs round since August 2020.
Which states list Operating Theatre Technician?
Operating Theatre Technician is on the official state nomination list for NSW, WA, TAS 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 | – | 68 |
| VIC | Check official site | No state list | – | 77 |
| QLD | Closed | Not listed | – | <20 |
| WA | Check official site | 491General - WASMOL Schedule 1 · Graduate — from 65 points | – | 66 |
| SA | Not open yet | Not listed | – | 75 |
| TAS | Open | 491Health, allied health and teaching (gold priority) — Living in the state | – | <20 |
| ACT | Not open yet | 491 | – | 72 |
| NT | Open | Not listed | – | <20 |
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 Operating Theatre Technician (311214)?
No recent 189 cut-off has been published for Operating Theatre Technician. The minimum to submit an EOI is 65 points.
Which visas can Operating Theatre Technician use?
On the current skilled occupation list, Operating Theatre Technician can be nominated for subclass 491 (ROL).
Who assesses Operating Theatre Technician?
Skills assessments for Operating Theatre Technician are done by VETASSESS.
Which states nominate Operating Theatre Technician?
As last checked, Operating Theatre Technician is on the official 190/491 occupation lists of NSW, WA, TAS 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 Operating Theatre Technician?
SkillSelect showed no submitted 189 EOIs for Operating Theatre Technician as at August 2026.
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Sources: Home Affairs invitation rounds · SkillSelect EOI data · How we use this data