This is the 2026 invitation rounds and trends analysis for ANZSCO 362311 — Greenkeeper. 362311 is on STSOL — invitation pathways are Subclass 190 State-Nominated and Subclass 491 Regional Provisional. Not eligible for Subclass 189 Independent.
For full pathway breakdown see the 362311 pathway guide. For VETASSESS evidence pack see the skills assessment guide. For state-by-state nomination comparison see the state nomination comparison. For cost / timeline see the case study.
How invitation rounds work for 362311
- State nomination — for 190 and 491. All 8 states nominate.
- Federal SkillSelect 189 rounds — Zero invitations (STSOL-only).
- 494 Regional Employer-Sponsored — Employer-driven, no SkillSelect round.
Verify at Home Affairs SkillSelect rounds page and invitation rounds tracker.
State allocations FY 2025–26
All 8 states currently nominate 362311 for both 190 and 491.
| State | 190 alloc | 491 alloc | 362311 on 190 | 362311 on 491 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | 2,100 | 1,500 | ✓ | ✓ |
| VIC | 2,700 | 700 | ✓ | ✓ |
| QLD | 1,850 | 750 | ✓ | ✓ |
| SA | 1,350 | 900 | ✓ | ✓ |
| WA | 1,000 | 1,000 | ✓ | ✓ |
| NT | 850 | 800 | ✓ | ✓ |
| ACT | 800 | 800 | ✓ | ✓ |
| TAS | 1,200 | 650 | ✓ | ✓ |
State invitation patterns
NSW (Skilled Nominated)
NSW Skilled Nominated monthly invitations.
Where 362311 candidates land: Royal Sydney Golf Club, NSW Golf Club, The Lakes Golf Club, The Australian Golf Club, SCG Trust ground staff, ANZ Stadium (Allianz Stadium), Sydney Olympic Park Authority sports field team. Regional NSW (Hunter Valley golf courses — regional 491).
Victoria (Live in Melbourne)
Live in Melbourne continuous ROI.
Where 362311 candidates land: Royal Melbourne Golf Club, Kingston Heath, Victoria Golf Club, Yarra Yarra, Metropolitan, Huntingdale, Commonwealth (Sandbelt golf clubs); MCG ground staff (Melbourne Cricket Club), Marvel Stadium; regional Vic (Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula golf clubs — regional 491).
Queensland (Migration Queensland)
Migration Queensland monthly cycles.
Where 362311 candidates land: Royal Queensland Golf Club, Royal Pines, Sanctuary Cove, Hope Island, Brookwater (Brisbane / Gold Coast); GABBA Cricket Ground (Brisbane), Suncorp Stadium; regional QLD resort golf (Hamilton Island, Hayman, Coffin Bay — regional 491).
SA (Skilled Migration SA)
SA Skilled Migration ROI processing.
Where 362311 candidates land: Royal Adelaide Golf Club, Kooyonga Golf Club, Glenelg Golf Club, Adelaide Oval ground staff.
WA (WA Migration)
Where 362311 candidates land: Lake Karrinyup Country Club, Cottesloe Golf Club, Royal Perth Golf Club, Joondalup Resort; Optus Stadium ground staff, WACA.
NT (NT Migration)
NT Migration continuous ROI. Smaller market.
Where 362311 candidates land: Darwin Golf Club, Marrara Sporting Complex.
ACT (Canberra Matrix)
ACT Migration Canberra Matrix.
Where 362311 candidates land: Royal Canberra Golf Club, Federal Golf Club, GIO Stadium Canberra, Manuka Oval.
Tasmania (Skilled Migration Tasmania)
Skilled Migration Tasmania monthly rounds. Entire Tas regional for 491.
Where 362311 candidates land: Royal Hobart Golf Club, Tasmania Golf Club, Bellerive Oval ground staff, Aurora Stadium (Launceston), Barnbougle Dunes / Lost Farm (Top 100 world golf courses — regional 491).
Realistic 362311 invitation scores
| Visa | Typical invitation score | Realistic minimum |
|---|---|---|
| 190 (NSW) | 95+ | 90 |
| 190 (Vic) | 85+ | 80 |
| 190 (QLD) | 85+ | 80 |
| 190 (SA) | 85+ | 80 |
| 190 (WA) | 85+ | 80 |
| 190 (NT) | 80+ | 75 |
| 190 (ACT — Matrix) | 90+ | 85 |
| 190 (Tas) | 80+ | 75 |
| 491 (any state) | 75-85 | 70 |
Trends to watch in 2026
1. Sandbelt golf clubs investment cycle. Royal Melbourne, Kingston Heath, Victoria — continuous greens renovation and grow-in cycles drive skilled greenkeeper demand.
2. Stadium reinforced surface adoption. SISGrass / Mixto / Drop Pitch hybrid surfaces at MCG, SCG, ANZ, Optus, Adelaide Oval — specialty greenkeeper skill set in demand.
3. Tas Barnbougle / Lost Farm boom. Top 100 World courses on Tasmania north coast drive Tas regional greenkeeper recruitment.
4. Resort golf investment. Hayman Island, Hamilton Island, Sanctuary Cove — continued resort golf investment.
5. Cricket Australia ground staff. International cricket schedule (Tests, ODIs, T20Is) drives sustained ground staff demand.
6. Council sports field investment. State governments funding sports field upgrades drives council greenkeeper recruitment.
How to maximise your invitation odds
- Maximise federal points.
- Specialty cricket / golf credentials.
- GCSAA / BIGGA membership.
- Target the right state (compare via state nomination comparison).
- Multi-state ROI.
Tools
- Points calculator
- Visa fee calculator
- Document checklist
- Eligibility wizard
- Invitation rounds tracker
- Skilled Occupation List
- Occupation Shortage List
Authoritative sources
- Home Affairs
- VETASSESS
- Sports Turf Association of Australia
- Golf Course Superintendents Association of Australia
- NSW Skilled Nominated
- Live in Melbourne
- Migration Queensland
- SA Skilled Migration
- WA Migration
- NT Migration
- Canberra Matrix
- Skilled Migration Tasmania
Next step
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