On 3rd March 2026, South Australia issued 406 invitations in its latest monthly round of the 2025–26 General Skilled Migration program. Invitations were sent across both Subclass 190 (State Nominated) and Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional) visas, which shows the state’s ongoing commitment to attracting skilled talent.
Every month, South Australia offers new possibilities for professionals in health, education, engineering, ICT, and trades. With 1,686 invitations issued so far this program year, skilled migrants continue to find excellent career and lifestyle opportunities in the state.
Here are the complete details of the South Australia State Nomination:
| ANZSCO Sub-major Group | Subclass 190 | Subclass 491 | Total | Subclass 190 (2025-26) | Subclass 491 (2025-26) | Total (2025-26) |
| 13 Specialist Managers | 18 | 5 | 23 | 62 | 24 | 86 |
| 14 Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 18 |
| 22 Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals | 1 | 21 | 22 | 27 | 68 | 95 |
| 23 Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals | 44 | 9 | 53 | 222 | 61 | 283 |
| 24 Education Professionals | 19 | 3 | 22 | 80 | 16 | 96 |
| 25 Health Professionals | 96 | 1 | 97 | 352 | 14 | 366 |
| 26 ICT Professionals | 0 | 42 | 42 | 7 | 164 | 171 |
| 27 Legal, Social and Welfare Professionals | 11 | 2 | 13 | 42 | 9 | 51 |
| 31 Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians | 9 | 31 | 40 | 32 | 82 | 114 |
| 32 Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers | 7 | 3 | 10 | 40 | 20 | 60 |
| 33 Construction Trades Workers | 17 | 6 | 23 | 105 | 42 | 147 |
| 34 Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers | 7 | 5 | 12 | 76 | 8 | 84 |
| 35 Food Trades Workers | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 17 |
| 36 Skilled Animal, Agricultural and Horticultural Workers | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 41 Health and Welfare Support Workers | 1 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 58 | 71 |
| 51 Office Managers and Program Administrators | 0 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 25 |
| Total | 242 | 164 | 406 | 1067 | 619 | 1686 |
Skilled and Business Migration will continue to issue invitations monthly in Subclass 190 and Subclass 491, with the next round scheduled for early April 2026.
Round Highlights
- Health Professionals dominated this round, with 96 of 97 invitations issued under Subclass 190, indicating that permanent residency remains the preferred route for medical workers.
- ICT Professionals received all 42 invitations under Subclass 491, showing a strong preference for regional placements for tech talent.
- Design, Engineering, Science, and Transport Professionals recorded 53 invitations across both visa streams, reflecting sustained demand for skilled technical workers.
- Engineering Technicians received 40 invitations, which highlights the state’s ongoing need for skilled technical support in engineering and ICT fields.
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Source: Invitations issued – March 2026