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OSCA 244999Updated 2026-01-29

Natural and Physical Science ProfessionalsNEC

National shortage level: Low

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Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 97k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1860
Salary range: AUD 87k-AUD 106k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

30.5%
VIC
22.2%
NSW
21.1%
QLD

Education mix

48%
bachelor degree
36.5%
Post graduate
5.5%
advanced diploma/ diploma

Role overview

Natural and Physical Science Professionals (not covered elsewhere) include jobs like Materials Scientist, Metrologist, Polymer Scientist, Respiratory Scientist, and Sleep Scientist.

What you do
  • Conducts experiments to test pre-existing theories and come up with new theories.
  • Designs and tests experiment equipment.
  • Tests and processes minerals for their elements.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: bachelor degree (48%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Conducts experiments to test pre-existing theories and come up with new theories.
    • Designs and tests experiment equipment.
    • May supervise staff.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 1860
    Annual median: AUD 97k
    Range: AUD 87k-AUD 106k