Safety Inspector 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.
Safety Inspector
Quick answer
What points are Safety Inspectors being invited at?
Safety Inspector 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 Safety Inspector EOIs are waiting?
SkillSelect EOIs as at August 2026 Official
| Visa | Submitted | Invited | Lodged | On hold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 491 State nominated | 345 | 0 | <20 | 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.
Safety Inspector invitation round history
Safety Inspector has not appeared in a published Home Affairs round since August 2020.
Which states list Safety Inspector?
Safety Inspector is on the official state nomination list for QLD and WA. 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 | Not listed | – | 48 |
| VIC | Check official site | No state list | – | 64 |
| QLD | Closed | 491Living in the state | – | 29 |
| WA | Check official site | 491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 — from 65 points | – | 82 |
| SA | Not open yet | Not listed | – | 45 |
| TAS | Open | Not listed | – | 35 |
| ACT | Not open yet | Not listed | – | 28 |
| NT | Open | Not listed | – | 41 |
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 Safety Inspector (312611)?
No recent 189 cut-off has been published for Safety Inspector. The minimum to submit an EOI is 65 points.
Which visas can Safety Inspector use?
On the current skilled occupation list, Safety Inspector can be nominated for subclass 491 (ROL).
Who assesses Safety Inspector?
Skills assessments for Safety Inspector are done by VETASSESS.
Which states nominate Safety Inspector?
As last checked, Safety Inspector is on the official 190/491 occupation lists of QLD and WA. 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 Safety Inspector?
SkillSelect showed no submitted 189 EOIs for Safety Inspector as at August 2026.
Sources: Home Affairs invitation rounds · SkillSelect EOI data · How we use this data