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ANZSCO 234113Updated 2026-01-29
Forester / Forest Scientist
National shortage level: Strong
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 115k
Weekly earnings: AUD 2220
Salary range: AUD 104k-AUD 127k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
33.6%
VIC
17.1%
NSW
14.6%
QLD
Education mix
32.7%
bachelor degree
18.1%
advanced diploma/ diploma
16.4%
Post graduate
Role overview
Foresters study, develop and manage forest areas to maintain commercial and recreational uses, conserve flora and fauna, and protect against fire, pests and diseases.
What you do
- • Manages forest resources to maximise their long-term commercial, recreational and environmental benefits for the community.
- • Studies the propagation and culture of forest trees, methods for improving the growth of stock, and the effects of thinning on forest yields.
- • Prepares plans for reforestation and devises efficient harvesting systems.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: bachelor degree (32.7%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Investigates, plans and implements management procedures to cope with the effects of fires, floods, droughts, soil erosion, insect pests and diseases.
- • Manages forest resources to maximise their long-term commercial, recreational and environmental benefits for the community.
- • Prepares plans for reforestation and devises efficient harvesting systems.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 2220
Annual median: AUD 115k
Range: AUD 104k-AUD 127k