Group
Occupation
244432 Environmental Research Scientist
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
244432 Environmental Research Scientist
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.
Ecologists are excluded from this occupation. Ecologists are included in Occupation 244333 Ecologist.
Alternative title
- Environmental Scientist
Specialisation
- Water Quality Analyst
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
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