Are you a professional in agriculture, crop science, or agri-advisory services? Australia is actively seeking Agricultural Consultants under the Skilled Occupation List, and this could be your golden opportunity for permanent residency (PR).

Whether you’re already working in the field or planning a career pivot, Afrovo can support your migration journey from start to finish, including CV review, skills assessment, state nomination, and visa lodgement.

Occupation Overview

What Does an Agricultural Consultant Do?

Agricultural Consultants provide advice to farmers and agricultural businesses on:

• Crop and soil management
• Farm planning and agribusiness strategy
• Sustainable land use
• Pest control, irrigation, and fertiliser use
• Financial planning for agricultural projects

Where Is This Occupation in Demand?

This occupation is listed as in shortage in most Australian states:

Visa Pathways

Agricultural Consultant (234111) is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), which opens the door to permanent residency pathways, such as:

1. Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)

• No state nomination required
• Points-tested
• Must receive an invitation

2. Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)

• Requires state or territory nomination
• Faster invitation process
• Adds 5 points to your EOI

3. Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491)

• Requires nomination by a regional area
• Leads to PR after 3 years on Subclass 191

Skills Assessment Guide – VETASSESS

To apply for skilled migration, you must first get your skills assessed by VETASSESS, the official assessing body for this occupation.

Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Check Your Eligibility

Minimum Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Agricultural Science, Agronomy, Soil Science, Crop Science, Environmental Science, or closely related field
• This occupation requires a qualification which is assessed as comparable to the educational level an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor degree or higher*, in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation

If your degree is not closely related, you must have:

• At least 3 years of highly relevant work experience in the last 5 years

Step 2: Collect Your Documents

• Academic transcripts + graduation certificate
• Employment reference letters detailing duties
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Payslips and/or tax records
• Passport bio page

Step 3: Apply Online via VETASSESS

• Create an account on VETASSESS portal
• Upload documents
• Pay the assessment fee Fees (as of July 2025):

• Full Skills Assessment (Professional Occupations): AUD $1,070

Step 4: Outcome

• Processing time: Approx. 12–14 weeks
• Fast-track option: Available at extra cost

What If I Have an Unrelated Degree?

If you studied BSc in Botany, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or even something unrelated like Business, you may still be eligible IF

• You have a closely related postgraduate degree, or
• You have at least 3 years of highly relevant experience as an agricultural consultant (e.g., working in rural development, agri-extension services, soil management)

Please note that: Degrees in some science areas, such as Horticulture, Biotechnology, Veterinary Science, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Botany, Zoology, Soil Science, and Environmental Science, may be considered, depending on the course content. These qualifications must include enough subjects in areas like agricultural systems, agronomy, animal science, chemistry, grazing systems, and plant cultivation, along with core topics in the applicant’s area of specialisation. Research projects or internships are also key factors that will be reviewed during assessment.

Afrovo will help assess your credentials and advise on the best strategy — including whether you should apply as-is, or complete a bridging qualification first.

Afrovo’s End-to-End Support

At Afrovo, we don’t just assess CVs. We walk with you from start to finish, offering:

• CV evaluation & feedback
• Qualification and document review
• Full VETASSESS skills assessment support
• Expression of Interest (EOI) and points strategy
• State nomination applications
• Visa lodgement by a registered migration expert

Is This Right for You?

You’re a strong candidate if:

• You have a degree in agricultural or environmental sciences
• You have worked in agricultural advisory or extension services
• You are looking for a clear PR pathway with high visa success rate

Even if you’re not sure, let’s review your CV and work out the best plan together.

Let’s Get You to Australia

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