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Tasmania state nomination (190 & 491)

Program status, the official occupation list and EOI demand for Tasmania.

OpenProgram year 2026-27

Is Tasmania nominating right now?

Tasmania's 2026-27 program opened on 17 August 2026. Every occupation on the federal 190/491 lists is eligible for at least one Tasmanian pathway; the lists below are Tasmania's priority occupations.

The 491 Overseas Skilled Occupation Profiles pathway for applicants living overseas is not open in 2026-27.

Its official list currently has 234 occupations (229 for 190 and 100 for 491).

Checked 17 September 2026Official TAS website

Occupations in Tasmania

Whether each occupation is on Tasmania's official list, and how many 190 and 491 EOIs name Tasmania (as at August 2026).

234 of 438 occupations

Software Engineer261313Employer must have operated in Tasmania for at least three years.190Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state1,1611,559
Mechanical Engineer233512190Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state1,0351,332
Retail Pharmacist251513*251311 Environmental Health Officer - only eligible under subclass 491.190491Health, allied health and teaching (gold priority) · Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state9431,469
Civil Engineer233211190Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state8621,153
Chef351311190Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state851788
Developer Programmer261312Employer must have operated in Tasmania for at least three years.190Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state7571,034
Accountant (General)221111TSE Priority Occupation Option -- Must have full membership of either CPA/CA/IPA/ACCA/CFA/CIMA.190Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state755862
Hospital Pharmacist251511*251311 Environmental Health Officer - only eligible under subclass 491.190491Health, allied health and teaching (gold priority) · Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state6661,096
Electrical Engineer233311190Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state565711
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)254415190491Health, allied health and teaching (gold priority) · Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state538627
Marketing Specialist225113Employer must have operated in Tasmania for at least three years.190Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state459664
Registered Nurse (Medical)254418190491Health, allied health and teaching (gold priority) · Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state431546
Registered Nurses nec254499190491Health, allied health and teaching (gold priority) · Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state416328
Analyst Programmer261311Employer must have operated in Tasmania for at least three years.190Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state392461
Construction Project Manager133111190Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state382449
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher241111All candidates with a teaching related skills assessment must be working in a school to claim gold priority attribute. All schools are listed on the Australi…190491Health, allied health and teaching (gold priority) · Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state368333
Software and Applications Programmers nec261399Employer must have operated in Tasmania for at least three years.190Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state353480
Secondary School Teacher241411All candidates with a teaching related skills assessment must be working in a school to claim gold priority attribute. All schools are listed on the Australi…190491Health, allied health and teaching (gold priority) · Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state351359
Information and Organisation Professionals nec224999190Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state286412
Computer Network and Systems Engineer263111Employer must have operated in Tasmania for at least three years.190Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state253349
Program or Project Administrator511112190Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state245341
Software Tester261314Employer must have operated in Tasmania for at least three years.190Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state211293
External Auditor221213TSE Priority Occupation Option -- Must have full membership of either CPA/CA/IPA/ACCA/CFA/CIMA.190Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state206204
Registered Nurse (Surgical)254424190491Health, allied health and teaching (gold priority) · Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state197222
Pharmacy Technician311215190491Health, allied health and teaching (gold priority) · Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state184258

EOIs: submitted only; groups under 20 are hidden by SkillSelect. Lists: only occupations also on the federal list for that visa. General information only, not migration advice — confirm on the official TAS website.

Frequently asked questions

Is Tasmania accepting 190 and 491 applications now?

Status as checked on 17 September 2026: Open. Tasmania's 2026-27 program opened on 17 August 2026. Every occupation on the federal 190/491 lists is eligible for at least one Tasmanian pathway; the lists below are Tasmania's priority occupations.

Does being on the TAS list guarantee a nomination?

No. Being on a state list only means you may be eligible. Tasmania sets its own criteria (such as where you live, work experience and points) and invites a limited number of people each year.

How many EOIs are waiting for Tasmania nomination?

As at August 2026, SkillSelect showed about 23,060 submitted 190 EOIs and 30,461 submitted 491 EOIs naming Tasmania (groups under 20 are hidden).