Specialisations

Not applicable

 

Skill Level

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification and at least 5 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification.

 

Job Description & Tasks

Plans, administers and reviews research and development activities of an organisation.

• directs the formulation of research and development strategies, policies and plans
• develops and implements programs of research projects, priorities and targets to support commercial or policy developments
• leads major research projects and coordinates activities of other research workers
• assesses the benefits and monitors the costs and effectiveness of research and development activities
• interprets results of research projects and recommends associated product/service development innovations
• provides advice on research and development options available to the organisation
• monitors leading edge developments in relevant disciplines and assesses implications for the organisation
• may publish results of significant research projects, subject to commercial sensitivity

 

This occupation is included in the following occupation lists;

Skilled Occupations List (SQL)

This occupation is on the Skilled Occupations List and can be applied for under the Skilled Migration Programme.

Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL)

This occupation is not on the Migration Occupations in Demand List and is not eligible for MODL points.

Skilled Regional Sponsored (SRS)

This visa allows you to be sponsored by a relative living in a Designated Area or to be nominated by a State or Territory government. To apply for nomination by a State/Territory your occupation must in demand in that particular government.

Please note that many occupations in demand by a State or Territory are required to have a specialisation and not all specialisations are detailed in the lists. You can check for further information through CMS or directly through the State or Territory.

This occupation is in demand in;
New South Wales
Victoria

Temporary Business Sponsorship (457)

This occupation is on the approved list of occupations for temporary business sponsorship and may be sponsored for a 457 visa.

Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)

This occupation is on the approved list of occupations for the Employer Nomination Scheme and may be nominated by a company under the ENS.