Telecommunications Network Engineer
Quick answer
What points are Telecommunications Network Engineers being invited at?
The most recent 189 round that invited Telecommunications Network Engineer EOIs was on 4 June 2026, from 95 points. As at August 2026, 320 EOIs for 189 were waiting, including at least 0 at 95 points or more.
Data as at
Latest invitation cut-offs
No published cut-off yet
No federal cut-off. States choose who to nominate. See EOIs by state below.
How Telecommunications Network Engineer ranks
Where this occupation sits among all occupations invited for the 189 visa, by the number of EOIs SkillSelect showed as invited after each round.
Where it ranks · subclass 189 · last 2 program years
40 invites in last 2 program years · busiest round 10 · typical round 10
Most consistently invited
invited in 4 of 5 rounds
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
Round to round · last 2 program years
invites per round
How many Telecommunications Network Engineer EOIs are waiting?
SkillSelect EOIs as at August 2026 Official
- 100<20
- 95<20
- 9026
- 8544
- 8046
- 7547
- 7058
- 6554
- 6027
- 55<20
- 50<20
| Visa | Submitted | Invited | Lodged | On hold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 189 Skilled Independent | 320 | 0 | <20 | <20 |
| 190 Skilled Nominated | 684 | 0 | <20 | <20 |
| 491 State nominated | 760 | 0 | <20 | <20 |
| 491 Family sponsored | 22 | 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.
Telecommunications Network Engineer invitation round history
| Round | Visa | Lowest points invited |
|---|---|---|
| 4 June 2026 | 189 | 95 |
| 13 November 2025 | 189 | 90 |
| 7 November 2024 | 189 | 85 |
| 5 September 2024 | 189 | 90 |
| 13 June 2024 | 189 | 95 |
| 8 December 2022 | 189Offshore | 85 |
| 8 December 2022 | 189Onshore | 85 |
Which states list Telecommunications Network Engineer?
Telecommunications Network Engineer is on the official state nomination list for 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 | Not listed | 142 | 135 |
| VIC | Check official site | No state list | 156 | 139 |
| QLD | Closed | Not listed | 68 | 70 |
| WA | Check official site | 190 & 491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 · Graduate — from 65 points | 118 | 200 |
| SA | Not open yet | Not listed | 150 | 162 |
| TAS | Open | Not listed | 34 | 46 |
| ACT | Not open yet | 190 & 491 | 75 | 85 |
| NT | Open | Not listed | 39 | 51 |
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 Telecommunications Network Engineer (263312)?
The most recent 189 round to invite Telecommunications Network Engineer (4 June 2026) started at 95 points. Cut-offs change every round, so check the round history on this page. The minimum to submit an EOI is 65 points.
Which visas can Telecommunications Network Engineer use?
On the current skilled occupation list, Telecommunications Network Engineer can be nominated for subclass 189, 190 and 491 (CSOL, MLTSSL).
Who assesses Telecommunications Network Engineer?
Skills assessments for Telecommunications Network Engineer are done by Engineers Australia.
Which states nominate Telecommunications Network Engineer?
As last checked, Telecommunications Network Engineer is on the official 190/491 occupation lists of 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 Telecommunications Network Engineer?
As at August 2026, SkillSelect showed 320 submitted EOIs for Telecommunications Network Engineer under subclass 189.
Related occupations
Sources: Home Affairs invitation rounds · SkillSelect EOI data · How we use this data