Geophysicist Career and Immigration options for Australia

Profile Title: Geophysicist Career and Immigration options for Australia

Alternative Title:Not Defined

ANZSCO Code: 234412 | Unit Code: 2344

Skill Level: Level 1 | Work Experience: 1 Years

Assessing Bodies: Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS)

Skill Occupation List (SOL): MLTSSL

Specialization: Physical, Oceanographer, Seismologist

Profile Description: Studies the composition, structure and other physical attributes of the earth, locates minerals, petroleum or ground water, and detects, monitors and forecasts seismic, magnetic, electrical, geothermal and oceanographic activity.

Job Duties:

• conducting preliminary surveys of mineral, petroleum and natural gas deposits with prospectors, Mining Engineers, Metallurgists, and other mineral scientists and engineers
• preparing and supervising the production of laboratory reports and scientific papers
• conducting studies of the structure, nature and formation of the earth s crust and the minerals contained in it
• studying and dating fossils and rock strata to develop knowledge of the evolution and biology of life forms, and to assess their commercial applications
• studying the effects of natural events, such as erosion, sedimentation, earthquakes and volcanic activity, on the formation of the earth s surface and sea beds
• carrying out exploration to determine the resources present by sampling, examining and analyzing geological specimens, rock cores, cuttings and samples using optical, chemical, electronic and mechanical techniques
• conducting surveys of variations in the earth s gravitational and magnetic fields to determine its physical features
• investigating the propagation of seismic waves to determine the structure and stability of the earth s mantle and crust
• studying the causes of earthquakes and other stress states of the earth s crust
• performing laboratory and field studies, and aerial, ground and drill hole surveys

Skill Level Description: In Australia and New Zealand: Most occupations in this unit group 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).

Available Visa Options (As on February 2024):

• 186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)
• 407 - Training visa (subclass 407)
• 482 - Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) – Medium Term Stream
• 190 - Skilled Nominated (subclass 190)
• 489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - State or Territory nominated
• 489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - Family sponsored
• 485 - Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) - Graduate Work
• 189 - Skilled Independent (subclass 189) - Points-Tested
• 187 - Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187)
• 494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream
• 491 - Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) State or Territory nominated
• 491 - Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) Family Sponsored

Registration or Licensing: Not Required

Industries: Geologists and Geophysicists are mainly employed in: Mining; Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; and Public Administration and Safety

Education Profile: The most common level of educational attainment for Geologists and Geophysicists is Post Graduate/ Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate (65.2 per cent).

Job Opening: Over the five years to November 2019, the number of job openings for Geologists and Geophysicists is expected to be below average (between 5,001 and 10,000). Job openings count both employment growth and turnover (defined as workers leaving their occupation for other employment or leaving the workforce).

Age Group: The main age group is 25-34 years (31.8 per cent) and the median age is 44 years (compared to 40 years for all occupations).

Gender: The female share of Geologists and Geophysicists is 25.6 per cent and 83.7 per cent of Geologists and Geophysicists work full time. Average weekly hours for full time workers are 43.1 (compared to 40.2 for all occupations).

Earning: In August 2014 (latest available data) weekly earnings full-time before tax (and not including employer superannuation) were $2,341 (compared to earnings for all occupations of $1,200).

Employment: Employment for this occupation fell slightly in the past five years and in the long-term (ten years). Looking forward, employment for Geologists and Geophysicists to November 2020 is expected to decline.