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Western Australia January 2026 Invitation Round: Skilled Trades and VET Graduates Targeted
Western Australia January 2026 Invitation Round: Skilled Trades and VET Graduates Targeted
Western Australia January 2026 Invitation Round: Complete Occupation List Released
Western Australia has officially released the results of the January 2026 invitation round under the State Nominated Migration Program (SNMP). Invitations were issued on 12 January 2026 across the General Stream and Graduate Stream, supporting nominations for the Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) and Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) visas.
This 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 were issued based on a combination of factors, including location of residence, priority industry sectors, EOI points score, and the date the EOI was submitted.
Invitation Summary – 12 January 2026
A total of 1,135 invitations were issued in this 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
In total, 1,098 invitations were issued under the General Stream and 37 invitations under the Graduate Stream.
This highlights Western Australia’s continued focus on regional migration through the Subclass 491 visa and the strong demand for trade occupations across the state.
General Stream – WASMOL Schedule 2 (Trades)
In the January 2026 SNMP invite round, skilled trades received the majority of invitations. Some of the notable occupations and their lowest-ranked EOI invited include:
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber – 65 points, EOI lodged 6 December 2025
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic – 65 points, EOI lodged 12 December 2025
Bricklayer – 65 points, EOI lodged 26 December 2025
Cabinetmaker – 65 points, EOI lodged 1 January 2026
Carpenter – 85 points, EOI lodged 25 July 2024
Carpenter and Joiner – 65 points, EOI lodged 13 November 2025
Drainer – 70 points, EOI lodged 4 March 2025
Electrician (General) – 65 points, EOI lodged 8 December 2025
Plumber (General) – 65 points, EOI lodged 23 December 2025
Roof Tiler – 75 points, EOI lodged 14 August 2025
Other occupations such as Glaziers, Lift Mechanics, Stonemasons, and Wall and Floor Tilers were also invited at scores ranging mostly from 65 to 75 points, demonstrating strong demand for trades even at minimum point thresholds.
Graduate Stream – VET WA Graduates
WA-trained VET graduates who received invitations include:
Bricklayer – 80 points, EOI lodged 18 December 2025
Carpenter – 65 points, EOI lodged 17 December 2025
Wall and Floor Tiler – 65 points, EOI lodged 17 November 2025
This shows Western Australia continues to support its locally trained graduates alongside trade professionals from overseas.
What This Means for Applicants?
Skilled trade occupations dominate WA state nominations, particularly in construction, plumbing, electrical, and infrastructure-related fields. Many occupations received invitations at 65 points, highlighting strong demand even at minimum thresholds.
Applicants residing in Western Australia or working in priority industry sectors remain highly competitive, and WA is expected to continue issuing invitations regularly throughout the 2025–26 program year.
Need Help with WA State Nomination?
If your occupation appears on 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, competitive, and aligned with WA’s priority occupations.
