Residential Care Officer 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.
Residential Care Officer
Quick answer
What points are Residential Care Officers being invited at?
Residential Care Officer 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 Residential Care Officer EOIs are waiting?
SkillSelect EOIs as at August 2026 Official
| Visa | Submitted | Invited | Lodged | On hold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190 Skilled Nominated | <20 | 0 | <20 | <20 |
| 491 State nominated | <20 | 0 | 0 | <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.
Residential Care Officer invitation round history
Residential Care Officer has not appeared in a published Home Affairs round since August 2020.
Which states list Residential Care Officer?
Residential Care Officer is on the official state nomination list for NSW, 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.
| State | Program | On state list | 190 EOIs | 491 EOIs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | Closed | 190 & 491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List | <20 | <20 |
| VIC | Check official site | No state list | <20 | <20 |
| QLD | Closed | Not listed | <20 | <20 |
| WA | Check official site | 190 & 491General - WASMOL Schedule 1 · General - WASMOL Schedule 2 · Graduate — from 65 points | <20 | <20 |
| SA | Not open yet | Not listed | <20 | <20 |
| TAS | Open | 190Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state | <20 | <20 |
| ACT | Not open yet | 190 & 491 | <20 | <20 |
| NT | Open | 491Offshore priority occupation — Living overseas | – | – |
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 Residential Care Officer (411715)?
No recent 189 cut-off has been published for Residential Care Officer. The minimum to submit an EOI is 65 points.
Which visas can Residential Care Officer use?
On the current skilled occupation list, Residential Care Officer can be nominated for subclass 190 and 491 (CSOL, STSOL).
Who assesses Residential Care Officer?
Skills assessments for Residential Care Officer are done by Community Work Australia.
Which states nominate Residential Care Officer?
As last checked, Residential Care Officer is on the official 190/491 occupation lists of NSW, 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 Residential Care Officer?
SkillSelect showed no submitted 189 EOIs for Residential Care Officer as at August 2026.
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Sources: Home Affairs invitation rounds · SkillSelect EOI data · How we use this data