By Sukhjinder Singh May 23, 2026 0 Comments

WA May 2026 Invitation Round – EOI Cut-offs and Occupations

The Government of Western Australia has released the highly anticipated results for the WA May 2026 Invitation Round for priority trade occupations.

The table below shows the Priority Trade Occupations invited in WA May 2026 Invitation Round and EOI Cut Offs Points:

OccupationsGeneral Stream (Schedule 1)General Stream (Schedule 2)Graduate Stream (Higher Edu)Graduate Stream (VET)
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber (334112)65
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic (342111)75
Bricklayer (331111)65 65
Cabinetmaker (394111)70
Carpenter (331212)65 75 65
Drainer (334113)70
Electrician (General) (341111)65
Fibrous Plasterer (333211)65
Painting Trades Worker (332211)65
Plumber (General) (334111)70
Roof Plumber (334115)75
Solid Plasterer (333212)70 70
Wall and Floor Tiler (333411)70 70
WA May 2026 Invitation Round

Key Highlights from WA May 2026 Invitation Round

  • Low Cut-Off Scores: Many crucial trades (like Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, and Bricklayers) were invited at the absolute minimum of 65 points.
  • WA Resident Priority: All invited candidates in this round were currently residing in Western Australia.
  • No General Stream Schedule 1 Invites: Zero invitations were issued under the General Stream (WASMOL Schedule 1).
  • Mostly General Stream Schedule 2 Invited: Most invitations were issued under the General Stream Schedule 2 across all occupations.
  • VET Graduate Advantage: WA VET graduates (Cert III, IV, Diploma) secured invitations with low 65-70 point cut-offs.

Are You a Tradesperson Looking to Migrate to WA?

With housing demands soaring, Western Australia desperately needs qualified tradespeople to keep up with construction. There has never been a better time to lodge your EOI if you are in the building and construction sector.

Don’t wait for these highly favorable conditions to change. Contact our registered migration agents today! We can review your qualifications, calculate your points, and ensure your SkillSelect EOI is perfectly optimized for the next WA state nomination round.

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