Is a job offer required for a 491 visa?

What is the general criteria for lodging an Expression of Interest (EOI) ? → What documents are required to submit a SkillSelect Expression of Interest (EOI) ? → Can I submit EOI without clearing an English Language Test or Skill Assessment ? → Do I need to work in my field when I have the 491 visa? → Do I need health insurance or will I get Medicare on 491 visa ? → Is a job offer required for a 491 visa? → If I have received a PR grant letter from VIC, does it mean I have to make my first entry to Australia in Victoria itself? → What is a closely related occupation? → Can you provide a list of Designated Regional Area (DRA) postcodes ? → I claimed single status in my EOI, received an invitation and lodged my visa. I heard that points get frozen at time of invitation. So, can I get married or enter into a de-facto relationship after lodging visa, but before grant of the visa ? → What is the expected 189 cutoff for 233211 Civil Engineer in next round ? → How to interpret the SkillSelect Dashboard data? → What are my chances for a subclass 189, 190 and 491 skilled visa ? → Why are SkillSelect LODGED visa statistics different from the same data obtained from Freedom of Information Requests ? → Can you share tips on writing a letter of commitment for Northern Territory (NT) offshore nomination ? → What are the key steps to undertake after receiving a subclass 189, 190 or 491 visa grant for offshore applicants? → How can I check the latest invitations and visa grants data for my occupation on SmartVisaGuide ? → What is Planning Level and State Nomination Allocation ? → Links to Smart Visa Guide WhatsApp Groups → I live in a border community in VIC and work in NSW. Can I apply for VIC nomination? → Grattan Institute Reformed Points System → What are Skill Levels 1, 2 and 3? → I am on 491 visa. Can I do remote work for a CBD based employer? → What are the school fees for dependents of 491 visa holders? → List of useful phone numbers and email addresses →