119 occupations
Healthcare & care
How each occupation in Healthcare & care ranks for subclass 189 invitations, by the number of EOIs SkillSelect showed as invited after each round. Figures as at August 2026.
In force since 25 July 2026 under Ministerial Direction 119. Home Affairs — skilled visa processing priorities
Quick answer
Which Healthcare & care occupations get the most 189 invitations?
Registered Nurses nec received the most 189 invitations in Healthcare & care over last 2 program years, with 3,750 invitations. 61 of the 119 occupations in this sector were invited at all in that period.
Data as at
Ranked by 189 invitations Official
119 occupations
| Trend | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses nec254499Priority processing under Ministerial Direction 119 | #1 | #1 | 3,750 | 1,074 | 75June 26 | Rising |
| General Practitioner253111Priority processing under Ministerial Direction 119 | #2 | #6 | 1,088 | 252 | 75June 26 | Rising |
| Registered Nurse (Aged Care)254412Priority processing under Ministerial Direction 119 | #3 | #8 | 1,042 | 298.5 | 75June 26 | Rising |
| Social Worker272511Priority processing under Ministerial Direction 119 | #4 | #10 | 888 | 287.5 | 75June 26 | Rising |
| Medical Practitioners nec253999Priority processing under Ministerial Direction 119 | #5 | #12 | 802 | 174 | 75June 26 | Rising |
| Physiotherapist252511Priority processing under Ministerial Direction 119 | #6 | #14 | 659 | 145.5 | 75June 26 | Rising |
| Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)254415Priority processing under Ministerial Direction 119 | #7 | #15 | 629 | 159.5 | 75June 26 | Rising |
| Registered Nurse (Medical)254418Priority processing under Ministerial Direction 119 | #8 | #18 | 586 | 150 | 75June 26 | Rising |
| Registered Nurse (Surgical)254424Priority processing under Ministerial Direction 119 | #9 | #32 | 299 | 72 | 75June 26 | Rising |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist234611Priority processing under Ministerial Direction 119 | #10 | #37 | 238 | 58 | 80June 26 | Rising |
| Registered Nurse (Perioperative)254423Priority processing under Ministerial Direction 119 | #11 | #38 | 237 | 74 | 75June 26 | Rising |
| Registered Nurse (Mental Health)254422Priority processing under Ministerial Direction 119 | #12 | #41 | 227 | 67 | 75June 26 | Rising |
| Psychologists nec272399Priority processing under Ministerial Direction 119 | #13 | #53 | 158 | 51 | 75June 26 | Rising |
| Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)254425Priority processing under Ministerial Direction 119 | #14 | #60 | 141 | 36 | 80June 26 | Rising |
| Speech Pathologist252712Priority processing under Ministerial Direction 119 | #15 | #62 | 138 | 31.5 | 75June 26 | Rising |
| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer251211Priority processing under Ministerial Direction 119 | #16 | #68 | 110 | 33 | 80June 26 | Rising |
| Midwife254111Priority processing under Ministerial Direction 119 | #17 | #71 | 99 | 26.5 | 75June 26 | Rising |
| Audiologist252711Priority processing under Ministerial Direction 119 | #18 | #74 | 79 | 24.5 | 75June 26 | Rising |
| Sonographer251214Priority processing under Ministerial Direction 119 | #19 | #77 | 73 | 21.5 | 85June 26 | Rising |
| Emergency Medicine Specialist253912Priority processing under Ministerial Direction 119 | #20 | #84 | 63 | 23 | 75June 26 | Rising |
| Clinical Psychologist272311Priority processing under Ministerial Direction 119 | #21 | #90 | 50 | 40 | 75June 26 | Rising |
| Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist253917Priority processing under Ministerial Direction 119 | #22 | #91 | 50 | 10 | 85June 26 | Rising |
| Intensive Care Specialist253317Priority processing under Ministerial Direction 119 | #23 | #94 | 50 | 10 | 80June 26 | Rising |
| Nurse Practitioner254411Priority processing under Ministerial Direction 119 | #24 | #98 | 50 | 10 | 80June 26 | Rising |
| Obstetrician and Gynaecologist253913Priority processing under Ministerial Direction 119 | #25 | #99 | 50 | 10 | 85June 26 | Rising |
SkillSelect hides groups under 20, so those rounds are counted as 10 and shown as “<20”.
Frequently asked questions
How is the ranking in Healthcare & care worked out?
We add up the EOIs SkillSelect reported as invited for each occupation in the months of each subclass 189 round over the window shown, then rank them. Occupations invited with a group of fewer than 20 are counted as 10, because SkillSelect does not publish the exact number.
Does a high rank in Healthcare & care mean it is easier to get invited?
No. A high rank means the occupation takes a large share of invitations, which helps, but the points cut-off decides whether you are invited. Check the cut-off column alongside the rank.
Do Healthcare & care occupations get priority visa processing?
Yes, for the occupations marked in the table. Under Ministerial Direction 119 their applications are decided ahead of other skilled applications when lodged by someone already in Australia. It does not change invitations or points cut-offs.