Research and Development Manager
Quick answer
What points are Research and Development Managers being invited at?
Research and Development Manager is not eligible for the 189 visa. It can be used for 190 and 491 with state or family nomination.
Data as at
Latest invitation cut-offs
Not available for this occupation
No published cut-off yet
No federal cut-off. States choose who to nominate. See EOIs by state below.
How many Research and Development Manager EOIs are waiting?
SkillSelect EOIs as at August 2026 Official
| Visa | Submitted | Invited | Lodged | On hold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190 Skilled Nominated | 593 | 0 | <20 | <20 |
| 491 State nominated | 646 | 0 | <20 | <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.
Research and Development Manager invitation round history
Research and Development Manager has not appeared in a published Home Affairs round since August 2020.
Which states list Research and Development Manager?
Research and Development Manager is on the official state nomination list for NSW, WA and TAS. 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 | 190 & 491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List | 183 | 177 |
| VIC | Check official site | No state list | 122 | 120 |
| QLD | Closed | Not listed | 31 | 23 |
| WA | Check official site | 190 & 491Graduate — from 65 points | 37 | 49 |
| SA | Not open yet | Not listed | 155 | 165 |
| TAS | Open | 190Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state | 21 | 25 |
| ACT | Not open yet | Not listed | 53 | 65 |
| NT | Open | Not listed | 21 | 46 |
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 Research and Development Manager (132511)?
No recent 189 cut-off has been published for Research and Development Manager. The minimum to submit an EOI is 65 points.
Which visas can Research and Development Manager use?
On the current skilled occupation list, Research and Development Manager can be nominated for subclass 190 and 491 (CSOL, STSOL).
Who assesses Research and Development Manager?
Skills assessments for Research and Development Manager are done by VETASSESS.
Which states nominate Research and Development Manager?
As last checked, Research and Development Manager is on the official 190/491 occupation lists of NSW, WA and TAS. 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 Research and Development Manager?
SkillSelect showed no submitted 189 EOIs for Research and Development Manager as at August 2026.
Sources: Home Affairs invitation rounds · SkillSelect EOI data · How we use this data