As at April 2026, here is the live SkillSelect Expression of Interest (EOI) picture for Mechanical Engineer (ANZSCO 233512) in Tasmania, covering the two state-nominated pathways: Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) and Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional).
Tasmania EOI Competition for Mechanical Engineer
| Visa | Submitted EOIs in Tasmania |
|---|---|
| Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) | 1,111 |
| Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional) | 1,481 |
Source: SkillSelect EOI data, as at April 2026. Counts are rounded by the Department of Home Affairs and reflect one state/territory pool for this occupation only.
Reading the Numbers
For the Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) pathway, Tasmania recorded 1,111 submitted EOIs for Mechanical Engineer as at April 2026, one of the quieter states for this occupation (rank 7 of 8 reporting activity).
For the Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional) pathway, Tasmania recorded 1,481 submitted EOIs for Mechanical Engineer as at April 2026, one of the quieter states for this occupation (rank 7 of 8 reporting activity).
Points of Submitted EOIs (National, Not State-Specific)
The vault does not carry a points breakdown per state, only per state totals (above). This table is the Mechanical Engineer national pool across all states and territories combined, for context on where a competitive score sits: Subclass 190 around 80; Subclass 491 around 85 points.
| Points range | 190 EOIs | 491 EOIs |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1,926 | 781 |
| 70 to 74 | 3,266 | 2,529 |
| 75 to 79 | 2,720 | 2,447 |
| 80 to 84 | 3,012 | 3,693 |
| 85 to 89 | 1,936 | 2,882 |
| 90+ | 3,159 | 6,785 |
Source: SkillSelect EOI data, April 2026 (national, by subclass).
Related Pages
- Full Mechanical Engineer pathway guide (visas, fees, assessing body, all-state EOI table)
- All invitation rounds
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