Subclass 189 – Skilled Independent visa (Points-tested stream)
Submitted EOIsAt least 2,887
Most common submitted EOI points †65 points
Recent invited-status presence<20*
Visa applications lodged<20*
Electronics Engineer - ANZSCO 233411
Skilled occupation profile
Electronics Engineer
ANZSCO 233411Electronics Engineer designs, develops, adapts, installs, tests and maintains electronic components, circuits and systems used for computer systems, communication systems, entertainment, transport and other industrial applications.
MLTSSLCSOLSkilled Employer Sponsored Regional Occupations
Recent SkillSelect information
Recent SkillSelect information for Electronics Engineer
SkillSelect information published for May 2026 provides a historical snapshot of available EOI activity for Electronics Engineer, ANZSCO 233411. Selected published indicators relevant to this occupation are shown below.
Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated visa
Submitted EOIsAt least 5,705
Most common submitted EOI points †70 points
Recent invited-status presence<20*
Visa applications lodgedAt least 23
Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa – State or Territory nominated
Submitted EOIsAt least 6,529
Most common submitted EOI points †80 points
Recent invited-status presence<20*
Visa applications lodged<20*
Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa – Family Sponsored
Submitted EOIsAt least 94
Most common submitted EOI points †80 points
Recent invited-status presenceNo published EOIs with invited status appear
Visa applications lodged<20*
* <20: the official source published a small-number value below 20. The exact number is not shown by the official source.
† PointsView-calculated indicator: calculated from the published SkillSelect points distribution where sufficient data is available.
This information gives historical SkillSelect EOI information. It does not predict invitation chances, guarantee visa outcomes, or state a minimum invitation score.
Occupation guide
Occupation details and migration pathways
This guide brings together the key occupation tasks, possible visa pathways and skills assessment information for Electronics Engineer ANZSCO 233411.
Typical tasks and duties
Electronics engineers may perform the following tasks:
- design circuits for electronic control systems and instrumentation
- prepare and supervise designs, specifications, estimates, tenders and contracts
- programme and operate computers to assist with complex calculations
- determine the type and arrangement of circuit parts and develop testing equipment and methods
- determine the type of installation, location, layout and transmission medium by assessing communication traffic and levels of service at installations
- determine and monitor performance, safety standards and methods for modification, maintenance and repair
- check installations to ensure they meet contract conditions
- research new applications of technology
- talk to clients, other engineers, technical officers, technicians, tradespeople and other workers.
Possible visa pathways
This occupation appears on MLTSSL and CSOL and Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Occupations. The right visa pathway depends on factors such as your age, English level, qualifications, work experience, skills assessment, points score, nomination options and employer sponsorship.
Skilled Independent visa subclass 189A permanent skilled visa for invited applicants who may be able to apply without state, territory or employer sponsorship.Skilled Nominated visa subclass 190A permanent skilled visa for applicants nominated by an Australian state or territory government.Skilled Work Regional visa subclass 491A provisional regional skilled visa for applicants nominated by a state or territory or sponsored by an eligible family member.Skills in Demand visa subclass 482A temporary employer-sponsored visa for skilled workers where an Australian employer cannot find a suitably skilled Australian worker.Employer Nomination Scheme visa subclass 186A permanent employer-sponsored visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian employer.Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa subclass 494A provisional regional employer-sponsored visa for skilled workers sponsored by an employer in regional Australia.
Skills assessment
For skilled migration purposes, Electronics Engineer usually requires a suitable skills assessment. Relevant assessing authorities may include:
Additional occupation-specific assessment information
The assessment authority for this occupation is Engineers Australia and depending on your circumstances, there are five pathways available for migration skills assessment of your engineering degree.
You are required to receive a positive assessment for your qualifications and work experience from Engineers Australia if you are planning to migrate to Australia through skill migration program.
All applicants applying to have their skills assessed by Engineers Australia are required to provide evidence of their English language competency by sitting for an English language test unless exempted.
Click here to read further information regarding the process of assessment by Engineers Australia.
Legacy subclass 187 pathway
Do you currently hold, or have you previously held, a subclass 457 or 482 visa?
If you have worked for a sponsoring employer in regional Australia, please note that Electronics Engineer — ANZSCO 233411 was included in the legacy Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187) occupation list. The subclass 187 Direct Entry stream is closed to new applications, but the Temporary Residence Transition stream may remain available to certain transitional subclass 457 and subclass 482 workers. Eligibility is limited and depends on your visa history, relevant dates, sponsored regional employment, employer nomination, age, English and other requirements. Being included on this occupation list does not establish eligibility.
If this may describe your circumstances, we can assess whether the subclass 187 transitional arrangements may still apply to you.
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Electronics Engineer historical SkillSelect report
The current PointsView report includes historical SkillSelect data through June 2026 for ANZSCO 233411.
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Historical information does not predict invitations, visa outcomes or migration eligibility.
Reviewed by Principal Migration Consultant
Reviewed by Mohammad Reza Azimi
This occupation page has been reviewed for migration context by Shada Migration Services. Mohammad has assisted clients with Australian migration matters since 2009 and holds a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from the Australian National University.
Last reviewed: July 2026
