13 sectors · 504 occupations
Occupations by sector
Every occupation grouped into a sector, with how each one ranks for 189 invitations. Sectors marked as priority are processed ahead of others after you lodge.
Quick answer
Does priority processing mean I am more likely to be invited?
Under Ministerial Direction 119, in force since 25 July 2026, applications from people already in Australia in construction, healthcare and teaching occupations are processed ahead of other skilled applications. On 17 September 2026 the Minister announced agriculture and fisheries would be added. That direction sets the order applications are processed in after lodgement — it does not change who gets invited or the points cut-offs.
Data as at
Priority processing sectors
Construction & building
Priority processingBuilding trades, construction managers, architects, civil engineers and the technicians who support them.
48 occupations · 34 invited for 189
42 with priority processing
Healthcare & care
Priority processingDoctors, nurses, allied health, medical technicians, carers and health and welfare support workers.
119 occupations · 61 invited for 189
114 with priority processing
Education & teaching
Priority processingSchool teachers, early childhood educators, university and vocational teachers, and education managers.
20 occupations · 6 invited for 189
12 with priority processing
Agriculture & fisheries
AnnouncedFarmers, aquaculture and fisheries, agricultural science, horticulture and animal care.
39 occupations · 3 invited for 189
In force since 25 July 2026 under Ministerial Direction 119. Announced 17 September 2026. No amending direction has been made yet and no occupations have been named, so we have not flagged any occupation in this sector. Home Affairs — skilled visa processing priorities
All other sectors
Engineering
Engineering professionals outside civil, plus draftspersons and engineering technicians.
21 occupations · 19 invited for 189
IT & digital
Software, networks, cyber security, support technicians and ICT management.
35 occupations · 14 invited for 189
Trades & technicians
Automotive, metal, electrotechnology, wood, printing and other trades outside construction.
49 occupations · 15 invited for 189
Science & environment
Natural and physical scientists, environmental professionals and laboratory technicians.
29 occupations · 21 invited for 189
Business & finance
Accounting, finance, HR, marketing, general management and administration.
77 occupations · 13 invited for 189
Legal, social & community
Lawyers, social and welfare professionals, community workers and emergency services.
11 occupations · 2 invited for 189
Arts, media & design
Designers, performers, writers, media production and surveying-adjacent design roles.
28 occupations · 4 invited for 189
Hospitality & sport
Chefs, cooks, bakers, hospitality managers, sports and fitness occupations.
24 occupations · 3 invited for 189
Transport & aviation
Pilots, flying instructors and maritime occupations.
4 occupations
Sectors are our own grouping so every occupation has a home. The priority processing flag is separate: it follows the exact ANZSCO groups named in Ministerial Direction 119.
Frequently asked questions
Does priority processing mean I am more likely to be invited?
No. Ministerial Direction 119 sets the order in which lodged applications are decided. Invitations are issued from SkillSelect before that, and the direction does not change points cut-offs or who gets picked in a round.
Which occupations count as construction, healthcare or teaching?
The direction names ANZSCO groups, not a separate list. Healthcare covers Sub-Major Group 25 and Minor Group 411 plus medical scientists, counsellors, psychologists, social workers, medical technicians and three carer occupations. Teaching covers Minor Group 241 and child care centre managers plus school principals, university lecturers, vocational education teachers and child care workers. Construction covers Sub-Major Groups 33 and 82 plus construction managers, architects, civil engineers, several technician and plant operator groups, and the two electrician occupations.
Are agriculture and fisheries getting priority now?
Not yet. They were announced on 17 September 2026 as future additions. No amending direction has been published and no occupations have been named, so nothing changes until one is.
Why is my occupation in this sector and not another one?
Sectors are our grouping, built from the ANZSCO code so each occupation appears once. They are a browsing aid, not an official classification. The priority processing badge is the part that follows the government's own definition.