Specialisations

 

Skill Level

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.

 

Job Description & Tasks

This occupation group covers Life Scientists not elsewhere classified (nec).

• studying the forms and structures of bodily organs and tissues by systematic observation, dissection and microscopic examination
• investigating the effects of environmental factors such as rainfall, temperature, sunlight, soil, topography and disease on plant growth
• investigating the interrelationships between animals and their environment by studying animals in their natural surroundings, in captivity and in laboratories
• investigating the chemical structure and function of living cells, organs and tissues in humans, animals, plants or micro-organisms
• planning and undertaking experiments to study, measure and understand marine animals and plants
• preparing and supervising the preparation of laboratory reports and scientific papers

 

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.