Environmental Research Scientist - ANZSCO 234313

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.

Environmental scientists may perform the following tasks:

• plan and conduct research into the physical and biological nature of the environment
• undertake laboratory work
• monitor the environmental impacts of development activities
• conduct research and prepare proposals to minimise the impact of industrial, agricultural and urban processes on the environment
• develop conservation plans
• investigate and report on breaches of environmental guidelines
• run community education programmes
• assist with environmental emergencies, such as chemical spills and accidents
• analyse pollutants, identify their sources and assess their effects on the environment
• monitor the effects of pollution and land degradation, and recommend ways of prevention and control
• rehabilitate land, water and air affected by mining, logging, construction, degradation or pollution
• research matters of immediate and long-term importance to governments and communities, such as the impact of land clearing on native animals and the impact of waste products on waterways
• negotiate with, and provide advice to, industry, government and the public on environmental matters, such as the management, re-use or disposal of hazardous materials
• assist with the development of environmental policies, strategies and codes of practice
• conduct environmental audits.

Are you Eligible to Live and Work in Australia as an Environmental Research Scientist?

Environmental Research Scientist is classified as Group A occupations by Vetassess. The criteria for skills assessment of Group A occupations is to hold qualification(s) assessed at Australian Bachelor degree or higher degree with a highly relevant field of study and at least one year of post-qualification highly relevant employment in the last five years.

According to Vetassess, a highly relevant field of study would be Environmental Studies, which includes the study of the impact humans have upon the natural environment in order to establish an environmentally sustainable society (ASCED).

If you wish to check your eligibility to migrate permanently to Australia as an Environmental Research Scientist, please fill out the below assessment form. The assessment is free. After submitting the form, a registered migration consultant will look into the information and advise you of the outcome of the assessment via your email address.