Zoologist - ANZSCO 234518
- Assessment Authorities: VETASSESS
Zoologist studies the anatomy, physiology, characteristics, ecology, behaviour and environments of animals.
Zoologists may perform the following tasks:
- investigate the interrelationships between animals and their environment by studying animals in their natural surroundings, as well as in captivity and laboratories
- study and perform experiments to identify species and gather data on growth, nutrition, reproduction, prey and predators
- study the development and functions of animals
- devise methods of population control, especially of vermin and pests
- develop programmes to increase or manage the population of wild animals and animals in captivity
- undertake surveys of fauna and prepare reports for management agencies
- prepare or supervise the preparation of laboratory reports and scientific papers
- supervise and coordinate the work of technical officers and technicians
- conduct lectures at tertiary institutions
- participate in wildlife awareness programmes for the public.
This occupation belongs to Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). MLTSSL is the occupational demand list which is in high demand across various states and territories of Australia.
If your occupation is on MTSSL, you may be eligible to apply for the following visa subclasses:
- Skilled independent ( Subclass189)
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) - Family nominated
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) - State or Territory nominated
- Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)- Direct Entry and Temporary Residence Transition streams
- Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
- Training visa (subclass 407)
- Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)– Graduate Work
- Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) Medium-term stream
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 494)
Are you Eligible to Live and Work in Australia as a Zoologist?
Zoologist 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 Zoologist, 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.
