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Skilled occupation list / ANZSCO 251411

Optometrist

ANZSCO 251411 (2013). On the MLTSSL and CSOL. Assessed by OCANZ. Lowest 189 score invited: 80 points on 15 October 2026.

Lists

MLTSSL · CSOL

189 eligible

Yes

Latest 189 points

80

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

Key facts

  • Optometrist has ANZSCO code 251411 and is on the MLTSSL and CSOL, according to the Home Affairs skilled occupation list read on 12 November 2026.
  • Optometrist can be used for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189).
  • In the 15 October 2026 SkillSelect round, the lowest score invited for Optometrist was 80 points (tie-break date 24 August 2026).
  • The assessing authority for Optometrist is OCANZ.

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

Cite this page

AusVisaClock. “Optometrist (ANZSCO 251411).” Updated 12 November 2026. https://ausvisaclock.com/occupation/optometrist-251411/

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

Visas for Optometrist

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 Optometrist in each SkillSelect round we hold. All rounds.

RoundMin. pointsTie-break date
15 October 20268024 August 2026
4 June 202680—
13 November 202575—
21 August 202580—
7 November 202475—

Optometrist questions

Is Optometrist on the skilled occupation list?

Yes. Optometrist (ANZSCO 251411) 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 Optometrist apply for the 189 visa?

Yes, Optometrist 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 80 points, with a tie-break date of 24 August 2026.

Who assesses Optometrist?

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