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OSCA 244632Updated 2026-01-29

Botanist

National shortage level: Low

ANZSCO 234515OSCA 244632

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 99k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1910
Salary range: AUD 89k-AUD 109k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

23.4%
QLD
21.7%
WA
19.1%
VIC

Education mix

52.2%
Post graduate
36.9%
bachelor degree
4%
advanced diploma/ diploma

Role overview

Botanists study the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and ecology of plants.

What you do
  • Investigates the effects of environmental factors, such as rainfall, temperature, sunlight, soil, topography and disease, on plant growth.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: post graduate/ graduate diploma or graduate certificate (52.2%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Investigates the effects of environmental factors, such as rainfall, temperature, sunlight, soil, topography and disease, on plant growth.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 1910
    Annual median: AUD 99k
    Range: AUD 89k-AUD 109k