Environmental Health Officer — Queensland Nomination
Business and Skilled Migration Queensland (BSMQ) · Brisbane
At a glance
- Program
- Business and Skilled Migration Queensland (BSMQ)
- Currently open
- Yes (per latest data — verify with state program)
- Capital
- Brisbane
- Program notes
- Run by BSMQ with two pathways: Offshore Skilled and Onshore Skilled. Living and working in Queensland is generally preferred for invitations.
Official program page: https://migration.qld.gov.au
Key facts at a glance
Data compiled from official sources. Always verify on the relevant authority’s website before acting.
- Skills assessment fee
- AUD 900–1,145via Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services· ~8-16 weeks processing
- Salary range (Australia)
- AUD 78k–148kfull-time gross AUD, P10–P90 band, 2025–26 indicative
- State nomination fee
- AUD 330— AUD 330 application feeOfficial source →
- Occupation list last updated
- 2026-04-26(state SOL revision date — verify on the state program website)
All figures are indicative. Fees and points cutoffs change frequently — always verify on immi.gov.au and the relevant state/authority website before lodging.
Skills assessment
For Environmental Health Officer, the assessing authority for migration purposes is VETASSESS.
Environmental Health Officer in Queensland — nomination overview
Environmental Health Officer (ANZSCO 251311) appears on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) and is eligible for state nomination in Queensland under the Queensland Skilled Migration program. Skilled migrants with a valid SkillSelect Expression of Interest may be invited to apply once Queensland opens invitations for this occupation. Queensland local governments and state agencies recruit environmental health officers to regulate food safety, environmental compliance, public health standards, and waste management across urban and regional councils. Skills assessment is conducted by VETASSESS, which assesses overseas qualifications and professional experience in environmental health practice against Australian standards. Membership with Environmental Health Australia (EHA) is relevant to professional standing. English language proficiency and health and character requirements apply. The only nomination pathway for ROL-listed occupations is the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa, a provisional visa requiring three years of regional residence and employment before transitioning to permanent residence through the Subclass 191 visa. Subclass 190 nomination is not available for ROL-only occupations. State nomination adds fifteen points to the applicant's points test score. Processing in Queensland typically takes a few weeks to two months. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Visa pathways for Environmental Health Officer
All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that Queensland nominates.