Which body issues the skills assessment for ANZSCO 234522?

VETASSESS is the assessing authority for Zoologist under code 234522. It assesses whether your qualification is comparable to the required Australian qualification level and is in a field highly relevant to the occupation, and whether your paid employment is at the required skill level and closely related.

Which occupation lists include Zoologist?

Our current data places 234522 on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This links to visa subclasses 482 and 186. Lists change, so EMC Australia confirms the position at the time you apply.

What evidence helps a Zoologist (234522) skills assessment?

Prepare zoology qualifications and wildlife research or management employment, with the code confirmed against the current occupation list. Reference letters should describe duties such as: research the evolution, physiology and behaviour of animal species.

My job title isn't exactly 'Zoologist'. Can I still use 234522?

Yes, if your actual duties match. Assessors look at what you did — for Zoologist, that means work centred on animal science as listed under the newer code 234522 — rather than your employer's title. If your duties fit a neighbouring code in unit group 2345 better, nominate that instead.

Where do Zoologists (234522) work in Australia?

Zoologists are commonly employed by conservation agencies, zoological institutions, universities and environmental consultancies. In our data 234522 is linked to employer-sponsored subclasses 482 and 186, so a sponsoring employer is usually the starting point.

EMC Australia / Occupations / ANZSCO 234522

Zoologist 234522

Yes. Zoologist (234522) can be used for an Australian visa. It is on the CSOL. VETASSESS is the assessing authority. The stored subclasses are 482 and 186.

Zoologist (234522): Study the origin, anatomy, physiology, reproduction and behaviour of living organisms.

ANZSCO 234522 covers the Zoologist occupation: professionals focused on animal science as listed under the newer code 234522. Classified under Life Scientists (2345) at ANZSCO Skill Level 1, it is assessed by VETASSESS. Below, EMC Australia explains how Zoologists can turn their experience into an Australian visa pathway. See how this occupation can connect to points-tested skilled visas, state nomination and employer sponsorship — including a VETASSESS skills assessment.

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ANZSCO

234522

Assessing authority

VETASSESS

Occupation lists

CSOL

Industry

Engineering & technology

Can this occupation migrate?

Potentially — if the list, the assessment and the rest of the profile fit.

Zoologist can be relevant to skilled and employer-sponsored pathways. Your actual options depend on age, English, qualifications, work history, the skills assessment, points, state nomination, and whether an employer can sponsor the position. A place on a list is not a grant.

Potential visa pathways

Start with the pathway type, not only the subclass.

Employer-sponsored

For applicants with an Australian employer willing and able to sponsor an eligible position.

State nomination

Lists change. We check this year’s program.

Whether Zoologist is open for 190 or 491 depends on the state, the stream, and the month. NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern Territory each run their own program. Occupation-specific status is checked against the current list — not a screenshot from last year.

EOI and state nomination

NSWclosed
VICclosed
QLDclosed
SAunavailable
WAnot announced
TASopen
ACTnot announced
NTclosed

Skills assessment

Skills assessment for Zoologist

The assessment tests whether your qualification and work match this nominated occupation. VETASSESS is the usual authority. Confirm it on the current Home Affairs list before you apply. A suitable outcome is generally required before a points-tested EOI.

VETASSESS

How skills assessments work

Points and other factors

The occupation is only the starting point.

Age

Points sit in set age bands. Confirm the current test before you claim a number.

English

Competent English is the usual baseline. Proficient or superior English can add points.

Skilled employment

Work in the nominated or closely related occupation can add points. Dates have to survive a skills assessment.

Qualifications

Recognised qualifications can add points. The assessing authority decides comparability.

Australian study and partner

Australian study, specialist education, partner skills or community language may add points.

Nomination

State nomination (190) or regional nomination (491) can add points. 189 has neither.

Points calculator

Occupation match

Is Zoologist the right code?

Nominate the work you actually do, not the job title on a card. Confirm the official ANZSCO description before you pay for an assessment.

Research the evolution, physiology and behaviour of animal species
Capture, tag and track animals to study movement and habitat use
Analyse genetic and population data for wildlife management
Advise on threatened species, wildlife impacts and animal welfare
Prepare technical reports for regulators and conservation programs

Questions

Before you start an assessment

VETASSESS is the assessing authority for Zoologist under code 234522. It assesses whether your qualification is comparable to the required Australian qualification level and is in a field highly relevant to the occupation, and whether your paid employment is at the required skill level and closely related.

Related occupations

Roles often confused with this one.

These are similar job titles. The visa list and skills assessment still depend on the code that matches the work you do.

Not sure which pathway fits.

Tell us the occupation, the assessment if you have one, and where you are willing to live. We will say whether 189, 190, 491 or an employer visa is worth the next fee.