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Microbiologist

ANZSCO 234517 (2013). On the MLTSSL. Assessed by VETASSESS. Lowest 189 score invited: 90 points on 15 October 2026.

Lists

MLTSSL

189 eligible

Yes

Latest 189 points

90

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

Key facts

  • Microbiologist has ANZSCO code 234517 and is on the MLTSSL, according to the Home Affairs skilled occupation list read on 12 November 2026.
  • Microbiologist can be used for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189).
  • In the 15 October 2026 SkillSelect round, the lowest score invited for Microbiologist was 90 points (tie-break date 4 January 2026).
  • The assessing authority for Microbiologist is VETASSESS.

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

Cite this page

AusVisaClock. “Microbiologist (ANZSCO 234517).” Updated 12 November 2026. https://ausvisaclock.com/occupation/microbiologist-234517/

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

Visas for Microbiologist

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

Visa90% decided within
189 Skilled Independent9 months
190 Skilled Nominated16 months
407 Training19 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 Microbiologist in each SkillSelect round we hold. All rounds.

RoundMin. pointsTie-break date
15 October 2026904 January 2026
4 June 202695—
13 November 202585—
21 August 202590—
7 November 202490—

Microbiologist questions

Is Microbiologist on the skilled occupation list?

Yes. Microbiologist (ANZSCO 234517) is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). This is the department’s list as read on 12 November 2026.

Can Microbiologist apply for the 189 visa?

Yes, Microbiologist 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 90 points, with a tie-break date of 4 January 2026.

Who assesses Microbiologist?

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