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ANZSCO 234517Updated 2026-01-29
Microbiologist
National shortage level: Low
ANZSCO 234517OSCA 244635
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
38.1%
VIC
28.3%
NSW
19.1%
QLD
Education mix
51%
bachelor degree
41.2%
Post graduate
5.1%
advanced diploma/ diploma
Role overview
Microbiologists study microscopic forms of life such as bacteria, viruses and protozoa.
What you do
- • Investigates the chemical structure and function of living cells and their isolated components, organs and tissues in humans, animals, plants, and micro-organisms.
- • Examines micro-organisms, such as bacteria, fungi, yeast and their enzymes, and uses the knowledge gained to create and develop new, and improve existing, products, materials and processes.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: bachelor degree (51%)
Recent job ads
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Tasks
- • Examines micro-organisms, such as bacteria, fungi, yeast and their enzymes, and uses the knowledge gained to create and develop new, and improve existing, products, materials and processes.
- • Investigates the chemical structure and function of living cells and their isolated components, organs and tissues in humans, animals, plants, and micro-organisms.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1910
Annual median: AUD 99k
Range: AUD 89k-AUD 109k