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ANZSCO 234411Updated 2026-01-29
Geologist
National shortage level: Strong
ANZSCO 234411OSCA 244531
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 149k
Weekly earnings: AUD 2870
Salary range: AUD 134k-AUD 164k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
52.9%
WA
17.8%
QLD
12%
NSW
Education mix
58.6%
bachelor degree
37.6%
Post graduate
1.2%
year 12
Role overview
Geologists study the composition, structure and other physical attributes of the earth to increase scientific knowledge and to develop practical applications in fields such as mineral exploitation, civil engineering, environmental protection and rehabilitation of land after mining.
What you do
- • Conducts preliminary surveys of mineral, petroleum and natural gas deposits with prospectors, mining engineers, metallurgists, and other mineral.
- • Scientists and engineers.
- • Prepares and supervises the production of laboratory reports and scientific papers.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: bachelor degree (58.6%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Conducts preliminary surveys of mineral, petroleum and natural gas deposits with prospectors, mining engineers, metallurgists, and other mineral.
- • Conducts studies of the structure, nature and formation of the earth's crust and the minerals contained in it.
- • Prepares and supervises the production of laboratory reports and scientific papers.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 2870
Annual median: AUD 149k
Range: AUD 134k-AUD 164k