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ANZSCO 234312 VETASSESSMLTSSL189190491Science & environment

Environmental Consultant

Quick answer

What points are Environmental Consultants being invited at?

The most recent 189 round that invited Environmental Consultant EOIs was on 4 June 2026, from 80 points. As at August 2026, 427 EOIs for 189 were waiting, including at least 99 at 80 points or more.

Data as at

Latest invitation cut-offs

189 Skilled Independent
80pts
4 June 2026 Official
Home Affairs round
491 Skilled Work Regional
75pts
6 October 2022 Official
Family sponsored round
190 Skilled Nominated

No federal cut-off. States choose who to nominate. See EOIs by state below.

Next 189 round forecast Estimate
80 points (likely 75–90)
Likely to be included in the next round, based on recent rounds.
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How Environmental Consultant ranks

Where this occupation sits among all occupations invited for the 189 visa, by the number of EOIs SkillSelect showed as invited after each round.

Where it ranks · subclass 189 · last 2 program years

#34
of 195 occupations invited
#1 in Science & environment
Top 18% Rising

290 invites in last 2 program years · busiest round 105 · typical round 43

Most consistently invited

invited in 5 of 5 rounds

oldest → newest · filled = invited

Year over year

402024-25
2502025-26
+525%

Round to round · last 2 program years

<20Sept 24
30Nov 24
43Aug 25
105Nov 25
102June 26

invites per round

“Invitations” are EOIs SkillSelect shows as invited in the round month. The true number is somewhat higher because some people lodge their visa straight away.See the top 50 occupations Compare all occupations

How many Environmental Consultant EOIs are waiting?

SkillSelect EOIs as at August 2026 Official

Subclass 189 EOIs submitted, by points
At or above 80 points (last cut-off) Below cut-off
  • 100<20
  • 95<20
  • 90<20
  • 8546
  • 8053
  • 7589
  • 7095
  • 6587
  • 6027
  • 55<20
  • 50<20
  • 45<20
  • 40<20
Subclass 189 EOIs submitted, by month
0223446September 2024: 68October 2024: 105November 2024: 128December 2024: 157January 2025: 207February 2025: 226March 2025: 248April 2025: 265May 2025: 300June 2025: 322July 2025: 342August 2025: 327September 2025: 363October 2025: 398November 2025: 313December 2025: 333January 2026: 385February 2026: 392March 2026: 416April 2026: 433May 2026: 446June 2026: 317July 2026: 354August 2026: 427427Sept 24Aug 26
EOIs by visa and status for Environmental Consultant
VisaSubmittedInvitedLodgedOn hold
189 Skilled Independent4270138<20
190 Skilled Nominated8000110<20
491 State nominated691047<20
491 Family sponsored<200<200

EOIs below the 65-point pass mark cannot be invited. "<20" means fewer than 20. SkillSelect hides small numbers to protect privacy. An EOI can be counted under more than one visa.

Environmental Consultant invitation round history

RoundVisaLowest points invited
4 June 202618980
13 November 202518985
21 August 202518990
7 November 202418990
5 September 202418990
13 June 202418995
8 December 2022189Offshore90
8 December 2022189Onshore85
6 October 2022189Offshore65
6 October 2022491 familyOffshore75
21 April 2022491 family75
21 January 2022491 family80

Which states list Environmental Consultant?

Environmental Consultant is on the official state nomination list for NSW, QLD, TAS and ACT. Being listed doesn't guarantee an invitation, and a state may be closed. EOI counts are submitted 190 and 491 EOIs as at August 2026.

StateProgramOn state list190 EOIs491 EOIs
NSWClosed190 & 491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List236158
VICCheck official siteNo state list170116
QLDClosed190 & 491Living overseas or Living in the state161121
WACheck official siteNot listed8287
SANot open yetNot listed138128
TASOpen190Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state4450
ACTNot open yet190 & 4916967
NTOpenNot listed3252

State lists and statuses come from each state's official migration website, checked 17 September 2026. General information only, not migration advice.

Frequently asked questions

How many points do I need for Environmental Consultant (234312)?

The most recent 189 round to invite Environmental Consultant (4 June 2026) started at 80 points. Cut-offs change every round, so check the round history on this page. The minimum to submit an EOI is 65 points.

Which visas can Environmental Consultant use?

On the current skilled occupation list, Environmental Consultant can be nominated for subclass 189, 190 and 491 (CSOL, MLTSSL).

Who assesses Environmental Consultant?

Skills assessments for Environmental Consultant are done by VETASSESS.

Which states nominate Environmental Consultant?

As last checked, Environmental Consultant is on the official 190/491 occupation lists of NSW, QLD, TAS and ACT. States set their own criteria and some may be closed, so check the state pages linked on this page.

How many people are in the queue for Environmental Consultant?

As at August 2026, SkillSelect showed 427 submitted EOIs for Environmental Consultant under subclass 189.

Related occupations

Sources: Home Affairs invitation rounds · SkillSelect EOI data · How we use this data