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ANZSCO 249111Skill level 1Version 5Updated 2026-04-26

Education Adviser

An Education Adviser provides expert advice on educational programs, policy, and practice to schools, departments of education, or other educational organisations in Australia.

Indicative salary range
$90,000 - $145,000 (2025 indicative)

Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.

Labour market demand

Moderate demand in state and territory education departments and educational consultancies.

Occupation list membership

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  • STSOLShort-Term Skilled Occupation List

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Assessing authority

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Visa pathways

Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.

State nominations

States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.

CodeState / TerritoryDetails
SASouth AustraliaView nomination →

Key duties

  • Advise schools and education systems on curriculum, pedagogy, and improvement strategies
  • Develop and deliver professional learning for teachers and school leaders
  • Evaluate educational programs and provide evidence-based recommendations
  • Support school improvement planning and capacity building

Skills required

  • Educational leadership and school improvement
  • Curriculum design and instructional coaching
  • Data analysis for school improvement
  • Stakeholder engagement and communication

Typical qualifications pathway

Bachelor's degree in education with extensive teaching and leadership experience; postgraduate qualifications in educational leadership are common. VETASSESS assesses qualifications.

Visa & occupation list information

Listed on STSOL, supporting subclasses 190 and 491 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.

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