OSCA 2024 · 244432 · Skill level 1
Environmental Research Scientist: OSCA 244432
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Environmental Research Scientist is OSCA 2024 code 244432. 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 244432
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 environmental research scientist does
Researches environmental phenomena, and studies and develops policies and plans for the control of adverse environmental factors, and the protection, effective management, restoration and recovery of the environment.
Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
Also known as
- Environmental Scientist
Specialisations
- Water Quality Analyst
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Studies, records and analyses atmospheric conditions, demographic characteristics, and air, mineral, soil and water samples
- Examines the impact of human activity on the environment and creates plans to reduce these impacts
- Investigates the source of adverse environmental factors such as air and water pollution, and land degradation
- Develops conservation and environmental rehabilitation plans to prevent, reduce or remediate the impacts of activities such as agriculture, construction, forestry and mining
- Develops and leads environmental sustainability projects
- Plans, conducts and manages environmental research and monitoring projects
Unit group 2444
Other occupations in Environmental Consultants and Scientists
Questions
OSCA 244432: common questions
What is the OSCA code for environmental research scientist?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 244432?
Is Environmental Research Scientist on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
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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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