VIC
Victoria state nomination (190 & 491)
Program status, the official occupation list and EOI demand for Victoria.
Is Victoria nominating right now?
Victoria's official program page still refers to the 2025-26 program. Victoria does not publish its own occupation list; check Live in Melbourne for updates.
Victoria does not publish its own occupation list.
Checked 17 September 2026Official VIC website
Occupations in Victoria
Victoria does not publish its own occupation list; occupations on the federal 190 or 491 list can register interest. The table shows how many 190 and 491 EOIs name Victoria (as at August 2026).
456 occupations
| Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher241111 | 5,609 | 2,753 |
| Software Engineer261313 | 4,325 | 3,496 |
| Mechanical Engineer233512 | 3,155 | 2,800 |
| Civil Engineer233211 | 3,000 | 2,623 |
| Chef351311 | 2,774 | 3,132 |
| ICT Business Analyst261111 | 2,642 | 1,803 |
| Developer Programmer261312 | 2,588 | 2,086 |
| Engineering Technologist233914 | 2,305 | 2,287 |
| Registered Nurses nec254499 | 2,199 | 1,010 |
| Accountant (General)221111 | 2,125 | 1,590 |
| Marketing Specialist225113 | 1,860 | 1,639 |
| Analyst Programmer261311 | 1,786 | 1,140 |
| Electrical Engineer233311 | 1,623 | 1,480 |
| Civil Engineering Draftsperson312211 | 1,579 | 1,561 |
| Retail Pharmacist251513 | 1,515 | 1,723 |
| Secondary School Teacher241411 | 1,328 | 701 |
| Systems Analyst261112 | 1,324 | 979 |
| Software and Applications Programmers nec261399 | 1,243 | 940 |
| Computer Network and Systems Engineer263111 | 1,172 | 965 |
| University Lecturer242111 | 1,145 | 955 |
| Information and Organisation Professionals nec224999 | 1,099 | 988 |
| Electronics Engineer233411 | 1,074 | 1,054 |
| Construction Project Manager133111 | 1,065 | 951 |
| Hospital Pharmacist251511 | 1,022 | 1,378 |
| ICT Security Specialist262112 | 964 | 716 |
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 VIC website.
Frequently asked questions
Is Victoria accepting 190 and 491 applications now?
Status as checked on 17 September 2026: Check official site. Victoria's official program page still refers to the 2025-26 program. Victoria does not publish its own occupation list; check Live in Melbourne for updates.
Does being on the VIC list guarantee a nomination?
No. Being on a state list only means you may be eligible. Victoria 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 Victoria nomination?
As at August 2026, SkillSelect showed about 87,796 submitted 190 EOIs and 74,800 submitted 491 EOIs naming Victoria (groups under 20 are hidden).