29 occupations
Science & environment
How each occupation in Science & environment ranks for subclass 189 invitations, by the number of EOIs SkillSelect showed as invited after each round. Figures as at August 2026.
Quick answer
Which Science & environment occupations get the most 189 invitations?
Environmental Consultant received the most 189 invitations in Science & environment over last 2 program years, with 290 invitations. 21 of the 29 occupations in this sector were invited at all in that period.
Data as at
Ranked by 189 invitations Official
29 occupations
| Trend | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Consultant234312 | #1 | #34 | 290 | 103.5 | 80June 26 | Rising |
| Veterinarian234711 | #2 | #44 | 209 | 82 | 80June 26 | Rising |
| Food Technologist234212 | #3 | #48 | 183 | 71.5 | 85June 26 | Rising |
| Biotechnologist234514 | #4 | #49 | 181 | 64 | 95June 26 | Rising |
| Chemist234211 | #5 | #51 | 161 | 57.5 | 85June 26 | Rising |
| Life Scientist (General)234511 | #6 | #59 | 145 | 50 | 95June 26 | Rising |
| Environmental Research Scientist234313 | #7 | #72 | 97 | 33.5 | 80June 26 | Rising |
| Microbiologist234517 | #8 | #81 | 66 | 26 | 95June 26 | Rising |
| Physicist234914 | #9 | #82 | 64 | 24 | 80June 26 | Rising |
| Life Scientists nec234599 | #10 | #85 | 63 | 23 | 95June 26 | Rising |
| Geophysicist234412 | #11 | #93 | 50 | 30 | 80June 26 | Rising |
| Marine Biologist234516 | #12 | #96 | 50 | 20 | 95June 26 | Rising |
| Biochemist234513 | #13 | #116 | 40 | 50 | 85Nov 25 | Steady |
| Environmental Scientists nec234399 | #14 | #125 | 40 | 30 | 80June 26 | Rising |
| Hydrogeologist234413 | #15 | #129 | 40 | 20 | 80June 26 | Rising |
| Metallurgist234912 | #16 | #133 | 40 | 30 | 80June 26 | Rising |
| Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec234999 | #17 | #135 | 40 | 40 | 80June 26 | Rising |
| Zoologist234518 | #18 | #147 | 40 | 30 | 85Nov 25 | Steady |
| Meteorologist234913 | #19 | #160 | 30 | 10 | 85June 26 | Rising |
| Botanist234515 | #20 | #187 | 10 | – | 85Nov 25 | |
| Conservator234911 | #21 | #188 | 10 | – | 90Aug 25 | |
| Chemistry Technician311411 | – | – | Not invited | – | – | |
| Conservation Officer234311 | – | – | Not invited | – | – | |
| Earth Science Technician311412 | – | – | Not invited | – | – | |
| Exercise Physiologist234915 | – | – | Not invited | – | – |
SkillSelect hides groups under 20, so those rounds are counted as 10 and shown as “<20”.
Frequently asked questions
How is the ranking in Science & environment 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 Science & environment 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 Science & environment occupations get priority visa processing?
No. Ministerial Direction 119 gives priority processing to construction, healthcare and teaching occupations only, and agriculture and fisheries were announced as future additions. Occupations in this sector are processed in the standard order.