For a Geographer Emigrating to Australia
Welcome to our guide on the Australian skills assessment process for a Geographer. Before we examine the skills required to be recognised as a Geographer it may be helpful to explain that the skills assessment is the first step of the emigration process. The skills Assessment of a Geographer determines their eligibility to emigrate and the visa options available. Ultimately, it will affect their employment opportunities once they are in Australia.
While we appreciate that each case is unique, we always strive to secure the best possible outcome from the Skills Assessing Authorities in Australia. Experience has proven that efforts and expertise in this area are often the keys to a successful case.
Ensuring Geographers Are In High Demand
Every skilled migrant wants to know they will be able to secure a job quickly and easily when they are in Australia. The Australian emigration system ensures that they can.
Each year, State Governments and the two territorial Governments report to the federal government on their local demand for Geographers and if they need to bring in Geographers from overseas to fill any potential shortage skills gaps. This report states the number of overseas a Geographers required in the coming year to fill the skills gap within each region.
The Skills in demand are then broken down into priority lists. These lists range from those skills in high demand across the country to those skills with only limited demand within rural areas.
Curently, Geographers are on the STSOL list. Being on this list means a Geographer may qualify for one of the following visa streams:
- 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),491 (F), 491 (S/T), TSS (M), 494
To read more about the shortage skills list, you can visit the government website here: STSOL
Skills and Experience Required To Be a Geographer
Before a person can be accepted in Australia as Geographer, their qualification, skills and experience must be independently verified via a rigorous accreditation. The process ensures all skilled migrants can do their jobs to the required Australian standards.
1. Defining the job title a Geographer:
The profession “a Geographer” can mean something slightly different in Australia to what is referred to overseas. In “official emigration terms”, this profession is aligned within the occupation category “Social Professionals nec” and is uniquely identified by the code 272499. This may seem weird to some people, but it is a registry system that has been in place since 2006.
2. Key Requirements for a Geographer:
For a Geographer to be deemed experienced down under, here are the essential skills, tasks, duties and responsibilities they must be familiar with:
General Duties:
Communication and collaboration
Environmental management
Data
analytics
and databases
Records
documentation
reports and research
Digital technologies and electronics
Teaching and education
Science and mathematics
Core Specialist Responsibilities:
Research or write in area of expertise
Research or prepare historical objects or data
Review or prepare research or technical reports
Teach tertiary and vocational courses
Develop websites or software
Communicate and collaborate
Advise on environmental conservation
Undertake research and analyse data
Assess areas and conditions for risks and hazards
Collect or analyse land surveys and geographics data
Support diversity and inclusion
Specific Tasks Associated with the Role:
Analyse geological or geographical data
Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations
Prepare maps
Compile geographic or related data
Collect archival data
Conduct anthropological or archaeological research
Measure environmental characteristics
Advise others about environmental management or conservation
Develop software or applications for scientific or technical use
Apply knowledge
understanding and respect of culturally significant sites or objects
Collect geographical or geological field data
Advise others on business or operational matters
Instruct tertiary students in social sciences or humanities disciplines
3. The Australian eligibility criteria for a Geographer:
Currently Geographer’s are listed on the . This reflects the demand for the profession within Australia.
4. Emigration options:
As the profession is currently listed on the , there are places available. However, demand is high, and Australia will stop inviting further applicants to emigrate once all the places are filled.
Navigating the The Institution of Engineers Australia Skills Assessment Process
For Geographers, the skills assessing body is “The Institution of Engineers Australia” they are often referred to as the Engineers Australia. To visit their site, follow the link: https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au
It is important to note that the primary purpose of the The Institution of Engineers Australia is to make a profit and protect their current members from migrants entering Australia, taking their members’ jobs, and driving down standards or wages.
Therefore, the Engineers Australia will often look to delay, frustrate and reject cases, preventing accreditations wherever possible, with those aims in mind.
The result of a candidate’s skills assessment is often a key factor in their success. It is vital that we secure the highest possible skills accreditation.
Find out more
Emigration law is one of the most complex areas of legislation and is continuously being adapted. By definition, emigrating to Australia is a legal process where the individual must prove their case. It is not down to the government to assist in that process. In fact, in legal terms, it is the government against whom we must win our case.
To discover more, complete our assessment form for your complimentary guide and one of our friendly experts will assess your eligibility to live and work in Australia.
