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Marine Biologist

ANZSCO 234516 (2013). On the MLTSSL and CSOL. Assessed by VETASSESS. Lowest 189 score invited: 95 points on 15 October 2026.

Lists

MLTSSL · CSOL

189 eligible

Yes

Latest 189 points

95

Sources: Home Affairs skilled occupation list (read 12 November 2026) and SkillSelect invitation rounds.

Key facts

  • Marine Biologist has ANZSCO code 234516 and is on the MLTSSL and CSOL, according to the Home Affairs skilled occupation list read on 12 November 2026.
  • Marine Biologist can be used for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189).
  • In the 15 October 2026 SkillSelect round, the lowest score invited for Marine Biologist was 95 points (tie-break date 16 September 2026).
  • The assessing authority for Marine Biologist is VETASSESS.

Checked against Home Affairs every day. Last checked 11 November 2026.

Cite this page

AusVisaClock. “Marine Biologist (ANZSCO 234516).” Updated 12 November 2026. https://ausvisaclock.com/occupation/marine-biologist-234516/

The figures come from the Department of Home Affairs. You may quote them with a link to this page.

Visas for Marine Biologist

Each visa this occupation can be used for, with the department’s latest 90% processing time.

Visa90% decided within
186 Employer Nomination24 months
189 Skilled Independent9 months
190 Skilled Nominated16 months
407 Training19 months
482 Skills in Demand9 months
485 Temporary Graduate33 days
489 Skilled Regional (closed)—
491 Skilled Work Regional30 months
494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional20 months

189 invitation history

Lowest points score invited for Marine Biologist in each SkillSelect round we hold. All rounds.

RoundMin. pointsTie-break date
15 October 20269516 September 2026
4 June 202695—
13 November 202585—
21 August 202590—
7 November 202490—

Marine Biologist questions

Is Marine Biologist on the skilled occupation list?

Yes. Marine Biologist (ANZSCO 234516) is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This is the department’s list as read on 12 November 2026.

Can Marine Biologist apply for the 189 visa?

Yes, Marine Biologist is on the MLTSSL, so it can be used for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189). In the 15 October 2026 round the lowest score invited was 95 points, with a tie-break date of 16 September 2026.

Who assesses Marine Biologist?

The assessing authority for Marine Biologist is VETASSESS. You need a positive skills assessment from it before you lodge an EOI for a points-tested visa.