From 2026–27 Victoria ranks every 190 and 491 Registration of Interest using the new Victorian Points Test – seven weighted factors, maximum 950 points. There is no pass mark: the highest VPT totals are invited in each round.
ROIs with the highest VPT totals within each priority industry are invited. Early Childhood Teachers with 1+ years’ experience and Proficient/Superior English are prioritised.
Radiographers, sonographers, pharmacists, physiotherapists, OTs, specialist physicians and surgeons, midwives, registered nurses (all specialties), dental technicians and more.
Clinical, organisational and educational psychologists, social workers, welfare workers.
Middle school, secondary, special needs teachers; early childhood teachers.
Construction project managers, surveyors, geotechnical engineers; trades incl. electricians, plumbers, carpenters, tilers, plasterers, motor mechanics.