OSCA 2024 · 244636 · Skill level 1
Zoologist: OSCA 244636
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Zoologist is OSCA 2024 code 244636. It corresponds to 2 ANZSCO codes (234522 and 234518). All of them are on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO codes for OSCA 244636
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 234522
Zoologist
On the Core Skills Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 234522ANZSCO 234518 · in part
Zoologist
On the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.
Visas for ANZSCO 234518
The job
What a zoologist does
Studies the anatomy, physiology, characteristics, ecology, behaviour and environments of animals.
Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Studies animal characteristics, development, physiology, behaviour and movement patterns in controlled and/or natural habitats
- Studies the impact of human activity on animal life
- Collects, analyses and records animal specimens
- Assesses and manages wildlife populations and their habitat
- Studies living and extinct animals in order to understand their evolution and behaviour
- Researches any possible threats from disease and pollution in the animal life and their habitat
Unit group 2446
Other occupations in Life Scientists
Questions
OSCA 244636: common questions
What is the OSCA code for zoologist?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 244636?
Is Zoologist 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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