Skilled occupation list / ANZSCO 261313
Software Engineer
ANZSCO 261313 (2013). On the MLTSSL and CSOL. Assessed by ACS. Lowest 189 score invited: 95 points on 7 November 2024.
Lists
MLTSSL · CSOL
189 eligible
Yes
Latest 189 points
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Key facts
- Software Engineer has ANZSCO code 261313 and is on the MLTSSL and CSOL, according to the Home Affairs skilled occupation list read on 12 November 2026.
- Software Engineer can be used for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189).
- Software Engineer was not among the occupations invited in the 15 October 2026 SkillSelect round.
- The assessing authority for Software Engineer is ACS.
Checked against Home Affairs every day. Last checked 11 November 2026.
Cite this page
AusVisaClock. “Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313).” Updated 12 November 2026. https://ausvisaclock.com/occupation/software-engineer-261313/
The figures come from the Department of Home Affairs. You may quote them with a link to this page.
Visas for Software Engineer
Each visa this occupation can be used for, with the department’s latest 90% processing time.
| Visa | 90% decided within |
|---|---|
| 186 Employer Nomination | 24 months |
| 189 Skilled Independent | 9 months |
| 190 Skilled Nominated | 16 months |
| 407 Training | 19 months |
| 482 Skills in Demand | 9 months |
| 485 Temporary Graduate | 33 days |
| 489 Skilled Regional (closed) | — |
| 491 Skilled Work Regional | 30 months |
| 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional | 20 months |
189 invitation history
Lowest points score invited for Software Engineer in each SkillSelect round we hold. All rounds.
| Round | Min. points | Tie-break date |
|---|---|---|
| 15 October 2026 | Not invited | — |
| 4 June 2026 | Not invited | — |
| 13 November 2025 | Not invited | — |
| 21 August 2025 | Not invited | — |
| 7 November 2024 | 95 | — |
Software Engineer questions
Is Software Engineer on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313) 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 Software Engineer apply for the 189 visa?
Yes, Software Engineer is on the MLTSSL, so it can be used for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189). It was not listed among the occupations invited in the 15 October 2026 round.
Who assesses Software Engineer?
The assessing authority for Software Engineer is ACS. You need a positive skills assessment from it before you lodge an EOI for a points-tested visa.
Get an email when the next 189 round is out, with the cut-off for Software Engineer.
US$39/year