Western Australia January 2026 Invite Round: Complete Occupation List Released

The round primarily focused on skilled trade occupations listed under WASMOL Schedule 2, as well as eligible graduates under the Vocational Education and Training (VET) Graduate Stream. Invitations are issued based on ranking factors including location of residence, priority industry sectors, EOI points score, and date of EOI submission.

Invitation Summary – 12 January 2026

A total of 1,135 invitations were issued under the WA State Nominated Migration Program in this invitation round.

Visa Subclass 190

• General Stream (WASMOL Schedule 2): 279 invitations

• Graduate Stream (VET): 22 invitations

Visa Subclass 491

• General Stream (WASMOL Schedule 2): 819 invitations

• Graduate Stream (VET): 15 invitations

Total Invitations Issued

• General Stream (WASMOL Schedule 2): 1,098

• Graduate Stream (VET): 37

This highlights Western Australia’s continued focus on regional migration through the Subclass 491 visa and strong demand for trade occupations.

General Stream – WASMOL Schedule 2 (Trades)

The following occupations received invitations in the January 2026 SNMP invite round.
The information below shows the lowest-ranked Expression of Interest (EOI) invited for each occupation.

• Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber (334112) – Overseas – 65 points – EOI lodged 06 December 2025

• Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic (342111) – Overseas – 65 points – EOI lodged 12 December 2025

• Bricklayer (331111) – Overseas – 65 points – EOI lodged 26 December 2025

• Cabinetmaker (394111) – Overseas – 65 points – EOI lodged 01 January 2026

• Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) (342411) – Overseas – 65 points – EOI lodged 18 October 2025

• Carpenter (331212) – Other Australian State/Territory – 85 points – EOI lodged 25 July 2024

• Carpenter and Joiner (331211) – Overseas – 65 points – EOI lodged 13 November 2025

• Drainer (334113) – Overseas – 70 points – EOI lodged 04 March 2025

• Electrical Linesworker (342211) – Overseas – 65 points – EOI lodged 13 August 2024

• Electrician (General) (341111) – Overseas – 65 points – EOI lodged 08 December 2025

• Electrician (Special Class) (341112) – Overseas – 65 points – EOI lodged 25 December 2025

• Fibrous Plasterer (333211) – Other Australian State/Territory – 70 points – EOI lodged 27 May 2025

• Floor Finisher (332111) – Overseas – 70 points – EOI lodged 06 September 2024

• Gasfitter (334114) – Overseas – 70 points – EOI lodged 21 November 2025

• Glazier (333111) – Overseas – 65 points – EOI lodged 08 January 2026

• Joiner (331213) – Other Australian State/Territory – 65 points – EOI lodged 12 February 2025

• Lift Mechanic (341113) – Overseas – 65 points – EOI lodged 22 April 2025

• Painting Trades Worker (332211) – Other Australian State/Territory – 75 points – EOI lodged 09 July 2024

• Plumber (General) (334111) – Overseas – 65 points – EOI lodged 23 December 2025

• Roof Plumber (334115) – Other Australian State/Territory – 65 points – EOI lodged 17 July 2025

• Roof Tiler (333311) – Overseas – 75 points – EOI lodged 14 August 2025

• Solid Plasterer (333212) – Overseas – 65 points – EOI lodged 16 December 2025

• Stonemason (331112) – Overseas – 65 points – EOI lodged 27 June 2025

• Wall and Floor Tiler (333411) – Other Australian State/Territory – 65 points – EOI lodged 06 December 2025

Graduate Stream – Vocational Education and Training (VET)

The following WA-trained VET graduates received invitations in January 2026:

• Bricklayer (331111) – Overseas – 80 points – EOI lodged 18 December 2025

• Carpenter (331212) – Western Australia – 65 points – EOI lodged 17 December 2025

• Wall and Floor Tiler (333411) – Western Australia – 65 points – EOI lodged 17 November 2025

What This Means for Applicants

• Skilled trade occupations continue to dominate WA state nominations, particularly in construction and infrastructure-related fields.

• Many occupations were invited at 65 points, indicating strong demand even at the minimum points threshold.

• Applicants residing in Western Australia or employed in priority industry sectors remain highly competitive.

• WA is expected to continue issuing invitations regularly throughout the 2025–26 program year.

Need Help with WA State Nomination?

If your occupation appears in this list or you want to improve your chances in upcoming invitation rounds, professional guidance can help ensure your EOI, skills assessment, and state nomination application are accurate and competitive.

- Rajneesh Kumar