South Australia 2025–26 State Nomination Invitation Rounds: 190 & 491 Visa Update

South Australia’s 2025–26 State Nomination Invitation Rounds have officially commenced, with invitations issued across November and December for the state sponsored 190 visa and the state sponsored regional 491 visa under the State and Regional Sponsored Skilled Migration Program. These invitation rounds provide valuable insight into current occupation demand, state nomination priorities, and pathway competitiveness for applicants seeking Australian permanent residency.

This update breaks down how invitations have been issued so far, including interim invitations, the most recent round results, and occupation group trends to help applicants better assess their eligibility and strategy.

Overview of South Australia’s 2025–26 State Nomination Invitation Rounds

Invitations Issued in the November – December

ANZSCO Sub-Major Group	State Sponsored Subclass 190	State Sponsored Regional Subclass 491	Total
Specialist Managers	15	12	27
Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers	0	8	8
Business, Human Resources and Marketing Professionals	19	21	40
Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals	65	34	99
Education Professionals	24	6	30
Health Professionals	100	6	106
ICT Professionals	6	52	58
Legal, Social and Welfare Professionals	16	2	18
Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians	12	17	29
Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers	14	10	24
Construction Trades Workers	49	10	59
Electrotechnology and Telecommunication Trades Workers	39	2	41
Food Trades Workers	0	6	6
Health and Welfare Support Workers	7	24	31
Office Managers and Program Administrators	9	3	12

What These Invitation Trends Mean for Applicants

Key Observations from the 2025–26 State Nomination Invitation Rounds

Applicants in Health Professional occupations were the most consistently invited between November and December, reflecting South Australia’s ongoing healthcare workforce shortages across hospitals, aged care, disability, and community services. Candidates in this group should ensure their skills assessments, professional registrations, and employment evidence are well prepared, as these roles continue to be prioritised under both the state sponsored 190 and state sponsored regional 491 pathways.

Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals also received a high volume of invitations, highlighting South Australia’s focus on infrastructure development, advanced manufacturing, and technical capability. Applicants in these occupations are encouraged to demonstrate strong alignment between their qualifications, work experience, and the state’s long-term economic and infrastructure priorities, particularly where experience supports regional development outcomes.

Invitations issued to Construction Trades Workers reflect sustained demand driven by housing supply, civil construction, and regional infrastructure projects. Trade-qualified applicants are generally more competitive where they can show recent employment, relevant licensing or registration, and a clear commitment to working in South Australia’s regional or metropolitan priority areas.

The inclusion of ICT Professionals among the top invited groups indicates continued demand for digital and technology skills across multiple industries. Applicants in ICT roles should highlight specialised technical expertise, current industry relevance, and employment outcomes that demonstrate how their skills address identified workforce gaps within South Australia.

Finally, Electrotechnology and Telecommunication Trades Workers continue to be strategically important due to their role in energy, communications, and large-scale infrastructure projects. Applicants in these occupations should focus on demonstrating practical trade experience, compliance with Australian licensing requirements where applicable, and their capacity to support critical infrastructure delivery across the state.

South Australia 2025–26 State Nomination Invitation Rounds: Book a Consultation

The South Australia 2025–26 State Nomination Invitation Rounds highlight the importance of occupation relevance, pathway selection, and timing when applying for the state sponsored 190 or state sponsored regional 491 visas.

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