Natural and Physical Science Professionals - ANZSCO 234999

Natural and Physical Science Professionals perform analytical, conceptual and practical tasks in relation to environmental factors and agricultural production, the chemical and physical properties of the universe, the extraction and processing of mineral ores, life forms including the physiology and biochemistry of humans, plants and animals, and disease prevention.

This occupation group covers Natural and Physical Science Professionals not elsewhere classified

They may perform the following tasks:

• advising farmers on techniques for improving crop and livestock production
• conducting experiments and tests to identify the chemical composition and reactive properties of natural substances and processed materials
• 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
• conducting studies of minerals and the nature and formation of the earth's crust, and carrying out mineral exploration
• studying the forms and structures of organs and tissues of the body by systematic observation, dissection and microscopic examination
• investigating the effects of environmental factors, such as rainfall, temperature, sunlight, soil, topography and disease, on plant and animal growth
• analysing samples of body tissue and fluids to develop techniques to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases
• treating animals medically and surgically, and administering and prescribing drugs, analgesics, and general and local anaesthetics for animals
• conducting experiments to discover and develop industrial, medical and other practical applications of physics
• studying and applying chemical and metallurgical techniques for extracting and refining metallic materials from their ores and concentrates

Are you Eligible to Live and Work in Australia as a Natural or Physical Science Professional?

Natural or Physical Science Professional 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.

If you wish to check your eligibility to migrate permanently to Australia as a Natural or Physical Science Professional, 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.