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ANZSCO 234211Updated 2026-01-29
Chemist
National shortage level: Low
ANZSCO 234211OSCA 244231
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 105k
Weekly earnings: AUD 2030
Salary range: AUD 95k-AUD 116k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
31.5%
VIC
29.6%
NSW
16.8%
QLD
Education mix
52.8%
bachelor degree
33%
Post graduate
4.5%
advanced diploma/ diploma
Role overview
Chemists study the chemical and physical properties of substances, and develop and monitor chemical processes and production.
What you do
- • Conducts experiments and tests to identify the chemical composition and reactive properties of natural substances and processed materials.
- • Analyses and conducts research to develop theories, techniques and processes, and tests the reliability of outcomes under different conditions.
- • Develops practical applications of experimental and research findings.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: bachelor degree (52.8%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Analyses and conducts research to develop theories, techniques and processes, and tests the reliability of outcomes under different conditions.
- • Conducts experiments and tests to identify the chemical composition and reactive properties of natural substances and processed materials.
- • Develops practical applications of experimental and research findings.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 2030
Annual median: AUD 105k
Range: AUD 95k-AUD 116k