234914 Physicist

ANZSCO Occupation Code: 
234914
ANZSCO Occupation Name: 
Physicist
Skill Assessing Authority: 
Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List: 
Yes
Short-term Skilled Occupation List: 
No
494: 
Yes
PMSOL Occupation: 
No
ANZSCO Occupation Description: 

234914 PHYSICIST

Studies matter, space, time, energy, forces and fields and the interrelationship between these physical phenomena to further understanding of the laws governing the behaviour of the universe, and seeks to apply these laws to solve practical problems and discover new information about the earth and the universe.
Skill Level: 1
Specialisations:
Astronomer
Medical Physicist

ANZSCO Skill Level: 
1

2349 Other Natural and Physical Science Professionals

ANZSCO Unit Group Code: 
2349
ANZSCO Unit Group Name: 
Other Natural and Physical Science Professionals
ANZSCO Unit Group Description: 

2349 OTHER NATURAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE PROFESSIONALS

This unit group covers Natural and Physical Science Professionals not elsewhere classified.
It includes Conservators, Metallurgists, Meteorologists and Physicists.
Indicative Skill Level:
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. In the case of Conservators, at least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing may be required.

Avg. weekly earnings - males (May 2012): 
1 721.50
Avg. weekly earnings - females (May 2012): 
1 308.10
Avg. weekly earnings - persons (May 2012): 
1 549.20

Comments

Medical Physicist: ACPSEM
Otherwise: VETASSESS