Specialisations

 

Skill Level

The entry requirement for this occupation is an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Diploma or higher qualification or at least 3 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.

 

Job Description & Tasks

This occupation group covers Science Technical Officers not elsewhere classified (nec).

• making observations and measurements, recording and plotting information, collecting and analysing samples and maintaining collections and equipment
• collecting, collating and analysing information from geological field surveys, seismic surveys, meteorological observations and other earth science surveys
• examining the topographical, physical and soil characteristics of farmland to determine its most effective utilisation and identify nutrient deficiencies, and providing advice in areas of agriculture such as research, production, servicing and marketing
• studying chemical and physical problems and developing solutions, controlling experimental procedures, testing samples and monitoring usage for quality and quantity control of laboratory supplies
• performing tests, experiments and analyses, preparing, plotting and graphing data, performing routine mathematical calculations, and computations of measurements

 

This occupation is included in the following occupation lists;

Skilled Occupations List (SQL)

This occupation is not on the Skilled Occupations List and cannot 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;

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 not on the approved list of occupations for the Employer Nomination Scheme and cannot be nominated under the ENS.