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ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH SCIENTIST

ANZSCO 234313 - Registered Migration Australia




Description

An environmental research scientist studies and develops policies and plans for the control of factors which may produce pollution, imbalance in or degradation of the environment. In Australia an environmental research scientist is a Skill Level 1 occupation.

 

 

Environmental Research Scientist Alternative Title

 

  • Environmental Scientist

 

Specialisations

 

  • Air Pollution Analyst
  • Ecologist
  • Land Degradation Analyst
  • Water Quality Analyst

 

 

Environmental Research Scientist Occupation Lists
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Group: 2343 Environmental Scientists

 

 

 

 

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia

 

The job of an environmental research scientist in Australia is to study, develop, implement and advise on policies and plans for managing and protecting the environment, flora, fauna and other natural resources.

 

Tasks

  • evaluating habitat, wildlife and fisheries needs, and formulating short- and long-term management goals and objectives
  • enforcing laws and regulations to conserve and protect fish and wildlife
  • carrying out environmental impact assessments for a wide range of development projects
  • proposing solutions to address negative environmental impact
  • studying the effects of factors, such as terrain, altitude, climatic and environmental change, sources of nutrition, predators and the impacts of humans, on animal and plant life
  • studying and analysing pollution, atmospheric conditions, demographic characteristics, ecology, mineral, soil and water samples
  • developing conservation and management policies for biological resources, such as fish populations and forests, and establishing standards and developing approaches for the control of pollution and the rehabilitation of areas disturbed by activities such as mining, timber felling and overgrazing
  • implementing policies and organising activities in designated parks and other areas to conserve and protect natural and cultural heritage
  • participating in management planning by providing environmental information and making inventories of plants, animals and items of cultural and heritage significance

 

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in the environmental research scientist unit group (Group 2343) 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).

 

Occupations within the Environmental Research Scientist Group

 

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same environmental group, if not specifically listed in the STSOL or MLTSSL the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

English Requirement

 

  • IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
  • OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
  • PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

  • Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
  • Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
  • Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

 

Assessment Authority

 

  • Environmental Research Scientist  is currently assessed with VETASSESS - (Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services), more info regarding assessment bodies

 

Average Income

The average salary for an Environmental Research Scientist in Australia is $ 80,014 for male employees and $ 66,839 for female employees per year. Average Age: Males: 41.7 Females: 36.0 Persons: 39.3

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 2343) Environmental scientists - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

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