ANZSCO 224115 · CSOL
Data Scientist: ANZSCO 224115
Official Home Affairs skilled occupation list · checked 21 October 2026
Data Scientist (ANZSCO 224115) is on the CSOL (Core Skills Occupation List). It can be used for the 482 and 186 visas, and the skills assessment is done by ACS. Checked against the Home Affairs list on 21 October 2026.
Occupation lists
CSOL
Core Skills Occupation List
Permanent visa options
186
Visas that give permanent residence
Assessing authority
ACS
Australian Computer Society Incorporated
Skill level
Level 1
Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
The job
What a data scientist does
Applies analytical techniques and scientific procedures to large datasets by creating advanced algorithms and data models. Builds and deploys machine learning frameworks to obtain information for strategic planning and decision making.
Unit group 2241
Tasks of Mathematical Science Professionals
- Defining, analysing and solving complex financial and business problems relating to areas such as insurance premiums, annuities, superannuation funds, pensions and dividends
- Examining financial projections for general insurance companies, finance companies, government and other organisations
- Designing new types of policies, assessing risks and analysing investments in life insurance, superannuation funds, health insurance, friendly societies, financial markets and other areas
- Formulating mathematical models to simulate processes
- Applying models to experimental observations, and adjusting and recasting the models
- Using numerical analysis methods to develop algorithms and perform computations
- Liaising with management and clients to determine the subject or area to be surveyed or examined
- Specifying the data to be collected, and the methodology to be used in collection and analysis
- Evaluating and describing the reliability and utility of source information
- Analysing and interpreting data, and producing relevant statistics to describe and infer particular trends and patterns
- Data mining and data cleansing to discover trends to extract insight
- Building and deploying machine learning frameworks
Qualifications and experience
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Registration or licensing may be required.
Assessing authorities check your duties against these tasks, so your experience must match them, not only the job title.
Visa options
Which visas ANZSCO 224115 can be used for
From the Department of Home Affairs combined list of eligible skilled occupations. Every visa also has its own points, age, English, experience and skills assessment rules.
| Visa | Eligible | ANZSCO version | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 Skilled Independent | No | — | |
| 190 Skilled Nominated (state) | No | — | |
| 407 Training visa | No | — | |
| 485 Temporary Graduate | No | — | |
| 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional | No | — | |
| 491 State Skilled Work Regional, state nominated | No | — | |
| 491 Family Skilled Work Regional, family sponsored | No | — | |
| 482 Skills in Demand, Core Skills stream | Yes | ANZSCO 2022 | |
| 186 Employer Nomination Scheme, Direct Entry | Yes | ANZSCO 2022 |
Skills assessment
Skills assessment for ANZSCO 224115
Most skilled visas need a positive skills assessment from the authority below before you can lodge. It must be for the same occupation you nominate.
Australian Computer Society Incorporated (ACS)
We prepare your ACS assessment with you and check that your duties match ANZSCO 224115 before you apply.
States and territories
State and territory nomination
Home Affairs does not list Data Scientist for the 190 or 491, so states and territories cannot nominate it. Employer sponsorship is the main route.
Similar occupations
Other occupations in Mathematical Science Professionals
If your duties fit one of these better, that is the code to nominate.
Questions
ANZSCO 224115: common questions
What is the ANZSCO code for data scientist?
What does a data scientist do?
Which skilled occupation list is Data Scientist on?
Can I get a 189 visa as a data scientist?
Is Data Scientist eligible for state nomination (190 or 491)?
Can an employer sponsor a data scientist?
Who assesses data scientist skills for Australian migration?
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Source: Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. Descriptions: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022 (CC BY 4.0). General information only, not immigration advice.
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