OSCA 2024 · 244333 · Skill level 1
Ecologist: OSCA 244333
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Ecologist is OSCA 2024 code 244333. It corresponds to ANZSCO 234313 Environmental Research Scientist (in part), which is on the MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 244333
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 234313 · in part
Environmental Research Scientist
On the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.
Visas for ANZSCO 234313
The job
What an ecologist does
Studies the relationships between living organisms and the environment around them, and develops plans for the restoration, preservation and enhancement of biodiversity.
Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Studies interactions such as competition, cooperation and predation between species
- Investigates local and global ecosystems, including how species respond to environmental challenges and climate change
- Develops, plans and conducts field research and ecological monitoring surveys
- Utilises remote sensing and modelling to track ecosystems and predict the impact of biodiversity shifts in natural systems
- Researches how changes in habitat connectivity and patterns of natural and human disturbance impact species and biodiversity over time
- Provides advice on ecological restoration practices to repair ecosystems that have been degraded or damaged through natural processes or activities such as agriculture, construction, forestry and mining
- Plans, conducts and monitors reintroductions of locally extinct species
Unit group 2443
Other occupations in Environmental Conservation Professionals
Questions
OSCA 244333: common questions
What is the OSCA code for ecologist?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 244333?
Is Ecologist on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.
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