Environmental Consultant (ANZSCO 234312) is a skilled occupation assessed by VETASSESS. It appears on the subclass 189 list (recent points cutoff 85), is nominated by 1 state, has 3 DAMA region signals. Assessment requirements, PR pathways and the CRICOS courses that lead to it are consolidated below from the official lists.
Qualification(s) assessed at Australian Bachelor degree or higher degree with a highly relevant field of study and at least one year of post-qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years.
Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or Have at least five (5) years of full-time (38 hours per week) relevant work experience.
| Region | State | Key requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Townsville | QLD | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
| Goldfields | WA | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
392 CRICOS courses across 46 providers map to this occupation (lowest tuition first).
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate II in Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration CRICOS 114898E · Certificate II | Envirotech Education Pty Ltd QLD | $8,250 |
| Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management CRICOS 116152J · Certificate II | Rabarl Pty Ltd VIC | $8,850 |
| Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management CRICOS 111628G · Certificate II | Envirotech Education Pty Ltd QLD | $10,500 |
| Certificate III in Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration CRICOS 114899D · Certificate III | Envirotech Education Pty Ltd QLD | $11,750 |
| Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management CRICOS 111778D · Certificate III | TAFE SA SA | $12,095 |
| Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management CRICOS 118243A · Certificate III | TAFE SA SA | $12,095 |
| Certificate IV in Environmentally Sustainable Management CRICOS 112143J · Certificate IV | Australian College of Business Intelligence Pty Ltd NSW | $12,250 |
| Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management CRICOS 105627C · Certificate IV | Australian College of Business Intelligence Pty Ltd NSW | $12,350 |
| Advanced Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management CRICOS 118158J · Advanced Diploma | Australian College of Business Intelligence Pty Ltd NSW | $12,350 |
| Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management CRICOS 111630B · Certificate IV | Envirotech Education Pty Ltd QLD | $12,500 |
| Certificate IV in Environmentally Sustainable Management CRICOS 116738E · Certificate IV | ILSC (Brisbane) Pty Ltd QLD | $12,510 |
| Advanced Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management CRICOS 112640C · Advanced Diploma | Rabarl Pty Ltd VIC | $13,000 |
| Certificate IV in Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration CRICOS 113609E · Certificate IV | Envirotech Education Pty Ltd QLD | $13,300 |
| Diploma of Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration CRICOS 113610A · Diploma | Envirotech Education Pty Ltd QLD | $13,300 |
| Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management CRICOS 111627H · Certificate III | Envirotech Education Pty Ltd QLD | $13,500 |
| Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology CRICOS 111989D · Certificate IV | Department of Training and Workforce Development WA | $13,581 |
| Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology CRICOS 111991K · Diploma | Department of Training and Workforce Development WA | $14,033 |
| Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management CRICOS 116049H · Certificate III | Envirotech Education Pty Ltd QLD | $14,250 |
| Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management CRICOS 116050D · Certificate IV | Envirotech Education Pty Ltd QLD | $14,300 |
| Graduate Certificate in Environment and Climate Emergency CRICOS 101367 · Graduate Certificate | Curtin University WA | $16,234 |
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate in Fish Conservation and Management CRICOS 101018 | Charles Sturt University (CSU) | $16,464 |
| Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management CRICOS 104850D | Technical and Further Education Commission | $19,150 |
| Graduate Certificate of Environment CRICOS 083748B | Macquarie University (Macquarie) | $23,686.5 |
| Graduate Certificate of Conservation Biology CRICOS 099152K | Macquarie University (Macquarie) | $23,686.5 |
| Graduate Certificate in the Built Environment CRICOS 083137G | The University of New South Wales (UNSW) | $24,000 |
| Graduate Certificate in Environmental Engineering Management CRICOS 081086G | University of Technology Sydney (UTS) | $24,725 |
| Graduate Certificate of Environmental Management CRICOS 033884G | The University of New South Wales (UNSW) | $25,000 |
| Graduate Certificate in Heritage Conservation CRICOS 029878G | The University of Sydney | $25,036.5 |
| Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law CRICOS 028448D | The University of Sydney | $31,036.5 |
| Graduate Certificate in Sustainability CRICOS 068692E | The University of Sydney | $31,036.5 |
| Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science CRICOS 074172A | The University of Sydney | $31,036.5 |
| Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science CRICOS 012208G | University of New England | $38,808 |
| Master of Environmental Law CRICOS 100471 | The University of Newcastle (UoN) | $42,393 |
| Graduate Diploma of Environment CRICOS 083760F | Macquarie University (Macquarie) | $47,273 |
| Graduate Diploma of Conservation Biology CRICOS 086080F | Macquarie University (Macquarie) | $47,273 |
| Master of Laws in Corporations, Human Rights and Sustainability CRICOS 116747D | Macquarie University (Macquarie) | $47,273 |
| Master of Built Environment CRICOS 101807 | The University of New South Wales (UNSW) | $47,500 |
| Graduate Diploma in Environmental Engineering Management CRICOS 116226G | University of Technology Sydney (UTS) | $49,450 |
| Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management (Honours) CRICOS 061922G | The University of Newcastle (UoN) | $49,823 |
| Graduate Diploma in Urban & Regional Planning (Heritage Conservation/Housing Studies) CRICOS 006430G | The University of Sydney | $50,073 |
| Graduate Diploma in Heritage Conservation CRICOS 009982F | The University of Sydney | $50,073 |
| Bachelor of Environmental Systems (Honours) CRICOS 077462M | The University of Sydney | $51,365 |
| Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management CRICOS 033894F | The University of New South Wales (UNSW) | $51,500 |
| Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Honours) (Taronga Wildlife Conservation) CRICOS 118538H | The University of Sydney | $52,865 |
| Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Taronga Wildlife Conservation) CRICOS 118542A | The University of Sydney | $52,865 |
Showing the 25 lowest-tuition of 104 in NSW — see all via the providers.
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management CRICOS 104845A | Holmesglen Institute | $23,100 |
| Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management CRICOS 104851C | Melbourne Polytechnic | $28,160 |
| Graduate Certificate in Environment CRICOS 040953G | The University of Melbourne (UniMelb) | $28,646 |
| Diploma of Design (Fashion & Sustainability) CRICOS 101952 | Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd | $29,080 |
| Diploma of Design (Fashion & Sustainability) CRICOS 104447D | Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd | $29,080 |
| Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law CRICOS 077726C | The University of Melbourne (UniMelb) | $30,646 |
| Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Environment CRICOS 103227B | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology | $39,733 |
| Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours) CRICOS 047023E | Deakin University (Deakin) | $42,400 |
| Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) (Honours) CRICOS 101488 | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology | $43,573 |
| Graduate Diploma of Sustainability CRICOS 108876F | Deakin University (Deakin) | $43,600 |
| Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management CRICOS 104848J | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology | $47,273 |
| Graduate Diploma of Occupational and Environmental Health CRICOS 037854D | Monash University (Monash) | $55,900 |
| Graduate Diploma in Environment CRICOS 040954G | The University of Melbourne (UniMelb) | $57,142 |
| Graduate Diploma in Built Environments (Advanced) CRICOS 080610M | The University of Melbourne (UniMelb) | $58,134 |
| Graduate Diploma in Built Environments CRICOS 080611K | The University of Melbourne (UniMelb) | $58,134 |
| Master of Environmental Law CRICOS 077728A | The University of Melbourne (UniMelb) | $61,142 |
| Bachelor of Environments (Honours) CRICOS 073112K | The University of Melbourne (UniMelb) | $62,358 |
| Master of Environmental Engineering CRICOS 032293F | The University of Melbourne (UniMelb) | $63,126 |
| Master of Environmental Systems Engineering CRICOS 106187C | The University of Melbourne (UniMelb) | $63,126 |
| Master of Sustainability CRICOS 108875G | Deakin University (Deakin) | $66,276 |
| Master of Applied Science (Built Environment) CRICOS 079830J | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology | $77,546 |
| Master of Urban Planning and Environment CRICOS 079932C | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology | $80,426 |
| Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability CRICOS 082655D | Monash University (Monash) | $82,812 |
| Master of Occupational and Environmental Health CRICOS 028957E | Monash University (Monash) | $85,527 |
| Master of Engineering (Environmental Engineering) CRICOS 079821K | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology | $87,146 |
Showing the 25 lowest-tuition of 71 in VIC — see all via the providers.
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management CRICOS 104852B | TAFE Queensland | $16,600 |
| Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management CRICOS 111629F | Envirotech Education Pty Ltd | $18,300 |
| Diploma in Outdoor Environmental Studies CRICOS 088627D | University of the Sunshine Coast | $21,000 |
| Graduate Certificate in Conservation Biology CRICOS 105698K | The University of Queensland | $21,034 |
| Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management CRICOS 013832G | The University of Queensland | $21,614 |
| Graduate Certificate in Urban and Environmental Planning CRICOS 061457F | Griffith University | $21,797 |
| Research Study Abroad (Agriculture and environmental studies, dentistry, engineering, human movement, medical studies, natural and physical sciences, pharmacy, psychology, veterinary science) CRICOS 082504G | The University of Queensland | $37,480 |
| Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences CRICOS 098322E | The University of Queensland | $37,731 |
| Diploma of Built Environment CRICOS 098537A | Bond University | $38,888.6 |
| Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health CRICOS 061302C | Queensland University of Technology (QUT) | $41,300 |
| Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management CRICOS 008458A | The University of Queensland | $44,383 |
| Study Abroad - Master of Philosophy (Agriculture and environmental studies, dentistry, engineering, human movement, medical studies, natural and physical sciences, pharmacy, psychology, veterinary science) CRICOS 116761F | The University of Queensland | $56,167 |
| Study Abroad - Doctor of Philosophy (Agriculture and environmental studies, dentistry, engineering, human movement, medical studies, natural and physical sciences, pharmacy, psychology, veterinary science) CRICOS 116769J | The University of Queensland | $56,167 |
| Research Exchange and Study Abroad (Agriculture and environmental studies, dentistry, engineering, human movement, medical studies, natural and physical sciences, pharmacy, psychology, veterinary science) CRICOS 116770E | The University of Queensland | $56,167 |
| Master of Conservation Biology CRICOS 077443C | The University of Queensland | $64,313 |
| Master of Environmental Engineering CRICOS 083738D | Griffith University | $71,182 |
| Master of Environmental Health Sciences CRICOS 098321F | The University of Queensland | $77,489 |
| Master of Health, Safety and Environment CRICOS 077704J | Queensland University of Technology (QUT) | $83,400 |
| Master of Conservation Science CRICOS 082609K | The University of Queensland | $86,271 |
| Bachelor of Recreation and Outdoor Environmental Studies CRICOS 094768G | University of the Sunshine Coast | $88,500 |
| Master of Urban and Environmental Planning CRICOS 076266A | Griffith University | $90,858 |
| Master of Environmental Management CRICOS 084722D | The University of Queensland | $91,121 |
| Master of Environment CRICOS 083206K | Griffith University | $91,858 |
| Master of Philosophy (Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies) CRICOS 081368G | James Cook University | $94,066.52 |
| Bachelor of Environmental Science CRICOS 066283E | University of the Sunshine Coast | $94,500 |
Showing the 25 lowest-tuition of 64 in QLD — see all via the providers.
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management CRICOS 104847K | TAFE SA | $17,885 |
| Graduate Certificate in Visual Effects (Lighting and Environments) CRICOS 114011E | Flinders University | $18,364 |
| Graduate Certificate in Visual Effects (Lighting and Environments) CRICOS 114041K | Flinders University | $18,364 |
| Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science CRICOS 058637F | University of South Australia (UniSA) | $20,450 |
| Graduate Certificate in Environmental Policy and Management CRICOS 115809C | Adelaide University | $21,250 |
| Graduate Certificate in Environmental Policy and Management CRICOS 062049C | The University of Adelaide (Adelaide) | $22,932.5 |
| Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science CRICOS 058636G | University of South Australia (UniSA) | $40,900 |
| Graduate Diploma in Environmental Policy and Management CRICOS 115851A | Adelaide University | $42,500 |
| Graduate Diploma in Environmental Policy and Management CRICOS 062048D | The University of Adelaide (Adelaide) | $45,865 |
| Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management (Honours) CRICOS 026909G | The University of Adelaide (Adelaide) | $47,865 |
| Master Qualifying Program - Architecture and Built Environment CRICOS 102259B | The University of Adelaide (Adelaide) | $48,100 |
| Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management (Honours) CRICOS 117929A | Adelaide University | $52,165 |
| Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Environmental) CRICOS 071211A | The University of Adelaide (Adelaide) | $52,665 |
| Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability CRICOS 107182M | Flinders University | $75,424 |
| Master of Environmental Health CRICOS 080526G | Flinders University | $79,154 |
| Master of Environmental Science CRICOS 058635G | University of South Australia (UniSA) | $81,800 |
| Master of Environmental Science CRICOS 117898C | Adelaide University | $85,800 |
| Master of Research (Environmental Science) CRICOS 112068D | University of South Australia (UniSA) | $88,600 |
| Master of Research (Sustainable Environments) CRICOS 112134K | University of South Australia (UniSA) | $88,600 |
| Master of Environmental Policy and Management CRICOS 083482A | The University of Adelaide (Adelaide) | $91,730 |
| Master of Environmental Policy and Management CRICOS 115913C | Adelaide University | $95,600 |
| Master of Engineering (Environmental) CRICOS 071201C | The University of Adelaide (Adelaide) | $105,330 |
| Master of Professional Engineering (Environmental and Water Resources Management) CRICOS 115946E | Adelaide University | $109,800 |
| Master of Philosophy (Environmental Studies) CRICOS 072076F | The University of Adelaide (Adelaide) | $110,000 |
| Master of Engineering (Environmental) CRICOS 118403A | Adelaide University | $110,530 |
Showing the 25 lowest-tuition of 55 in SA — see all via the providers.
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science CRICOS 080705D | Murdoch University (Murdoch) | $21,002.5 |
| Graduate Certificate in Environmental Assessment and Management CRICOS 101858 | Edith Cowan University | $21,800 |
| Graduate Certificate in Environmental Assessment and Management CRICOS 089750D | Murdoch University (Murdoch) | $22,462.5 |
| Graduate Diploma in Environment and Climate Emergency CRICOS 101366 | Curtin University | $31,468 |
| Master of Veterinary Studies (Conservation Medicine) CRICOS 048801D | Murdoch University (Murdoch) | $42,005 |
| Master of Wildlife Health and Conservation CRICOS 085581D | Murdoch University (Murdoch) | $42,005 |
| Bachelor of Environmental Design (Honours) CRICOS 119455C | The University of Western Australia (UWA) | $42,373 |
| Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science CRICOS 101857 | Edith Cowan University | $43,150 |
| Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science CRICOS 002991F | Murdoch University (Murdoch) | $44,925 |
| Graduate Diploma in Energy and the Environment CRICOS 034962B | Murdoch University (Murdoch) | $44,925 |
| Master of Environmental Science CRICOS 081028F | Murdoch University (Murdoch) | $44,925 |
| Master of Environment and Climate Emergency CRICOS 101365 | Curtin University | $61,936 |
| Diploma of Built Environment CRICOS 087939G | Colleges of Business and Technology (WA) Pty Ltd | $68,225 |
| Master of Philosophy (Design and Built Environment) CRICOS 107672D | Curtin University | $73,800 |
| Master of Philosophy (Corporate Sustainability) CRICOS 061499G | Curtin University | $77,000 |
| Master of Philosophy (Environmental Science) CRICOS 072468A | Curtin University | $77,000 |
| Master of Research (Environmental Science) CRICOS 100027 | Curtin University | $77,000 |
| Master of Environmental Studies CRICOS 113964H | Edith Cowan University | $84,500 |
| Master of Environmental Science CRICOS 091873G | Edith Cowan University | $85,200 |
| Master of Environmental Science CRICOS 074951G | The University of Western Australia (UWA) | $105,346 |
| Bachelor of Science (Health, Safety and Environment) CRICOS 064468A | Curtin University | $122,055 |
| Bachelor of Science (Environmental and Conservation Sciences) CRICOS 106431G | Murdoch University (Murdoch) | $127,065 |
| Bachelor of Environmental Design CRICOS 102863D | The University of Western Australia (UWA) | $127,119 |
| Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability CRICOS 114460B | The University of Western Australia (UWA) | $128,619 |
| Bachelor of Environmental Science CRICOS 105884H | Edith Cowan University | $129,900 |
Showing the 25 lowest-tuition of 37 in WA — see all via the providers.
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate of Environmental and Resource Economics CRICOS 103865E | Australian National University | $26,747 |
| Graduate Certificate of Disaster Risk Science and Sustainability CRICOS 099463F | Australian National University | $28,247 |
| Graduate Certificate of Environmental Management CRICOS 107175K | Australian National University | $28,247 |
| Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Honours) CRICOS 082700D | Australian National University | $56,493 |
| Graduate Diploma of Environment CRICOS 085447K | Australian National University | $56,493 |
| Bachelor of Environment and Sustainability (Honours) CRICOS 091182B | Australian National University | $56,493 |
| Bachelor of Environmental Science CRICOS 054171A | University of Canberra | $99,639 |
| Master of Philosophy, Fenner School of Environment and Society CRICOS 070534A | Australian National University | $114,506 |
| Master of Environment CRICOS 082293C | Australian National University | $114,506 |
| Master of Environment (Advanced) CRICOS 082294B | Australian National University | $114,506 |
| Master of Environmental and Resource Economics CRICOS 082295A | Australian National University | $114,506 |
| Master of Environmental Management and Development CRICOS 082296M | Australian National University | $114,506 |
| Master of Environmental Science CRICOS 082297K | Australian National University | $114,506 |
| Master of Environmental Science (Advanced) CRICOS 082298J | Australian National University | $114,506 |
| Bachelor of the Built Environment (Architecture) CRICOS 095575G | University of Canberra | $121,119 |
| Bachelor of the Built Environment (Interior Architecture) CRICOS 095576G | University of Canberra | $121,119 |
| Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) CRICOS 106488A | University of Canberra | $125,619 |
| Bachelor of Built Environment (Architecture)/Bachelor of Built Environment (Interior Architecture) CRICOS 116877E | University of Canberra | $161,492 |
| Bachelor of Environment and Sustainability CRICOS 091180D | Australian National University | $174,249 |
| Doctor of Philosophy, Fenner School of Environment and Society CRICOS 070533B | Australian National University | $235,592 |
| Bachelor of Environment and Sustainability (Advanced) (Honours) CRICOS 091181C | Australian National University | $235,592 |
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate in Tourism, Environmental and Cultural Heritage CRICOS 100554 | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $18,975 |
| Bachelor of Environmental Design (Honours) CRICOS 039205K | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $35,450 |
| Bachelor of Applied Science (Professional Honours in Conservation Management) CRICOS 106221F | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $35,450 |
| Bachelor of Applied Science (Professional Honours in Environmental Geospatial Science) CRICOS 106223D | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $36,450 |
| Graduate Diploma of Tourism, Environmental and Cultural Heritage CRICOS 100553 | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $37,950 |
| Graduate Diploma of Environmental Planning CRICOS 044257M | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $39,450 |
| Bachelor of Natural Environment & Wilderness Studies (Honours) CRICOS 048220C | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $41,450 |
| Master of Tourism, Environmental and Cultural Heritage CRICOS 107522G | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $77,797.5 |
| Master of Environmental Geospatial Science CRICOS 106224C | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $81,897.5 |
| Master of Protected Area Conservation CRICOS 106222E | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $82,512.5 |
| Master of Environmental Studies CRICOS 017288F | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $86,500 |
| Master of Philosophy (Marine Conservation) CRICOS 079602K | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $88,900 |
| Bachelor of Natural Environment and Wilderness CRICOS 033976D | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $113,221.9 |
| Bachelor of Architecture & Built Environments CRICOS 002847C | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $125,942.38 |
| Bachelor of Natural Environments and Conservation CRICOS 113032H | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $130,671.13 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Architecture and Urban Environment) CRICOS 017291M | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $167,800 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Environmental Studies) CRICOS 009330J | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $181,800 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Environmental Engineering) CRICOS 094058D | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $181,800 |
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Environmental Management CRICOS 075071J | Charles Darwin University (CDU) | $75,184 |
| Bachelor of Environmental Science CRICOS 042477D | Charles Darwin University (CDU) | $115,257 |
Environmental Consultant (ANZSCO 234312) is assessed by VETASSESS. Assessment looks at qualifications and relevant employment against defined criteria (VETASSESS Group A).
There are 1 recognised path, for example: Bachelor+ (relevant) + 1 yr. The right path depends on the field of study and length of relevant work.
No. A skills assessment confirms the occupation criteria are met; a visa also depends on points, nomination and Department of Home Affairs decisions. This page consolidates the official lists so applicants can see the requirements — it does not assess eligibility.
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