WA State Nomination Invitation Round – December 2025

Western Australia has released the results of its December 2025 State Nomination invitation round, providing valuable insights into which occupations are currently being prioritised and the points required for invitation.

This article analyses the latest invited occupations across the General Stream (WASMOL Schedule 1 & 2) and Graduate Streams (Higher Education and VET), grouping roles by industry sector and showing the last invited EOI points score for each occupation.

Overview of the December 2025 WA Invitation Round

The WA State Nomination program continues to apply an industry-led selection model, where applicants are ranked based on:

1. Current residence in Western Australia

2. Occupation priority sector

3. Points score

4. EOI submission date

As seen in this round, priority sectors such as healthcare, construction, education, and hospitality dominated invitations, with some trade occupations invited at relatively low points thresholds.

Healthcare & Medical Occupations Invited

Healthcare remains WA’s highest-priority sector, with a broad range of medical, nursing, allied health, and pharmaceutical occupations invited.

Occupation	ANZSCO	Points
Anaesthetist	253211	100
General Practitioner	253111	80
Resident Medical Officer	253112	80–85
Medical Practitioners nec	253999	80
Ambulance Officer	411111	90
Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic	411112	80
Registered Nurse (all specialisations)	2544xx	80–85
Enrolled Nurse	411411	80
Nurse Practitioner	254411	80
Audiologist	252711	90
Physiotherapist	252511	80
Occupational Therapist	252411	80
Speech Pathologist	252712	80–85
Psychologist (nec)	272399	80
Social Worker	272511	80–85
Rehabilitation Counsellor	272114	90
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer	251211	85
Medical Laboratory Scientist	234611	85
Medical Laboratory Technician	311213	80–100
Medical Technicians nec	311299	95
Hospital Pharmacist	251511	80–90
Retail Pharmacist	251513	80–85
Industrial Pharmacist	251512	80–95
Pharmacy Technician	311215	80
Dental Technician	411213	100
Dental Hygienist	411211	95
Dietitian	251111	95
Exercise Physiologist	234915	100
Health Promotion Officer	251911	85
Health & Welfare Services Manager	134299	80–95

Key takeaway: Many healthcare occupations were invited at 80 points, reinforcing WA’s ongoing workforce shortages across hospitals, aged care, disability, and community health.

Construction, Engineering & Built Environment

WA’s infrastructure pipeline continues to drive strong demand for engineers, planners, and construction professionals.

Occupation	ANZSCO	Points
Civil Engineer	233211	80–95
Structural Engineer	233214	80–95
Quantity Surveyor	233213	80–90
Construction Project Manager	133111	80–95
Construction Estimator	312114	95–100
Architect	232111	80–85
Architectural Draftsperson	312111	80–95
Civil Engineering Draftsperson	312211	80–90
Civil Engineering Technician	312212	80–85
Building Inspector	312113	90
Surveyor	232212	80
Urban and Regional Planner	232611	80–90
Maintenance Planner	312911	95–100

Building & Construction Trades

Trade occupations remain one of the most accessible pathways, with some roles invited at 65 points.

Occupation	ANZSCO	Points
Electrician (General)	341111	65
Plumber (General)	334111	65
Carpenter	331212	65
Carpenter and Joiner	331211	65
Bricklayer	331111	65–75
Wall and Floor Tiler	333411	65–75
Solid Plasterer	333212	75
Fibrous Plasterer	333211	70
Painting Trades Worker	332211	65
Drainer	334113	70
Cabinetmaker	394111	70
Airconditioning & Refrigeration Mechanic	342111	70
Technical Cable Jointer	342212	75

Key takeaway: Applicants in licensed trades currently benefit from lower points thresholds, especially if employed in WA.

Education & Training Occupations

Teachers continue to be prioritised across early childhood, school, vocational, and higher education.

Occupation	ANZSCO	Points
Early Childhood Teacher	241111	80–85
Primary School Teacher	241213	80–90
Secondary School Teacher	241411	85
Middle School Teacher	241311	90
Special Needs Teacher	241511	80
TESOL Teacher	249311	85
Vocational Education Teacher	242211	90–100
University Lecturer	242111	85
Student Counsellor	272115	90

Hospitality & Tourism

Hospitality roles remain competitive but continue to receive invitations, particularly under graduate streams.

Occupation	ANZSCO	Points
Chef	351311	80–100
Cook	351411	85–95
Baker	351111	80
Pastrycook	351112	80
Cafe or Restaurant Manager	141111	80–100
Hotel or Motel Manager	141311	80–85
Conference and Event Organiser	149311	80

Community & Social Services (Non-Clinical)

Occupation	ANZSCO	Points
Community Worker	411711	80
Family Support Worker	411713	80
Youth Worker	411716	85
Residential Care Officer	411715	90
Welfare Worker	272613	80–90
Counsellors nec	272199	90

Business & Other Professionals

Occupation	ANZSCO	Points
Sales and Marketing Manager	131112	80–90
Physicist	234914	80

What This Means for WA Skilled Migration Applicants

• Lowest invited points: 65 (construction trades)

• Consistent invitations at 80 points: nurses, teachers, allied health

• Highly competitive roles (95–100 points): doctors, pharmacists, engineers, planners

• Onshore WA employment remains a major advantage

Western Australia’s program continues to reward skills alignment and local workforce contribution, rather than relying purely on high points.

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