Life Scientists nec ANZSCO Code: 234599

Group A

Life scientists study how humans, animals, plants, and other living things work and interact with each other and their environment. They look at anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry to understand this better. This job category includes various Life Scientists.

Occupation Descriptions

Life Scientists study the bodies, functions, and chemical makeup of humans, animals, plants, and other living things. They aim to understand how these organisms work and interact with each other and their environment. This group includes various Life Scientists with unique focuses.

Occupations considered suitable under this ANZSCO code:

Anatomist
Animal Behaviorist
Neuroscientist
Parasitologist
Pharmacologist (Non-clinical)
Physiologist
Toxicologist

Occupations not considered suitable under this ANZSCO code:

Nanotechnologist
Food Technologist
Chemist
Microbiologist
Clinical Researcher

These occupations are classified elsewhere in ANZSCOor are not at the required skill level.

Group allocation:

Life Scientists nec is a VETASSESS Group A occupation

Applicants for this occupation need a qualification equivalent to at least an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor degree, or higher, in a closely related field. They should also have at least one year of relevant work experience at the appropriate skill level within the last five years, following their qualification.

Applicants will not meet the required skill level if:

Their qualifications don’t match the required educational level.
Their qualifications aren’t in a closely related field of study.
Employment was completed before obtaining the qualification.
A positive assessment of both qualifications and employment is necessary for a successful Skills Assessment outcome.

Group A

Highly relevant paid employment duration (20 hours or more per week):

Applicants must have at least one year of paid employment (working 20 hours or more per week) following the completion of their qualification. This employment should be highly relevant to the nominated occupation and at the appropriate skill level. The employment must have been completed within the last five years before the date of application for a Skills Assessment.

Qualification and Employment Criteria

Qualification

AQF Bachelor degree or higher degree.

This includes qualifications assessed at AQF Bachelor, Master and Doctoral level.

Highly relevant major fields of study include:

Biology
Anatomy or physiology
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Botany
Marine biology
Microbiology
Zoology
Biomedical Science
Animal Behaviour Studies
Parasitology
Pharmacology
Toxicology
Life Sciences

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Employment

Highly relevant tasks include, but are not limited to:

Investigating the genetic, chemical, physical, and structural properties of cells, tissues, and organisms.
Analyzing organisms in controlled settings to understand their survival and growth in natural environments.
Forecasting how human activities and other factors will impact natural ecosystems and interactions.
Offering guidance to managers, politicians, farmers, healthcare workers, and the public.

Additional relevant tasks may include:

Planning and doing experiments, watching and measuring things, finding information, studying data, making lab reports and papers, sharing discoveries at science meetings, and leading staff.

Employment Information

Here are simpler meanings of scientific roles.

Anatomist or Physiologist:The anatomist or physiologist studies the shape and structure of body organs and tissues by careful observation, dissection and microscopy.
Animal Behaviorist: More familiar with wild and domesticate animals and their habits.
Neuroscientist: Concentrates on the nervous system and the brain.
Parasitologist:One who provides basic biological principles, parasites and controlling diseases caused by them.
Pharmacologist (Non-clinical):A pharmacologist oversees the quality of new drugs and helps in their approval. They organize and supervise experiments on new drugs.
Pharmacologist (Non-clinical):A toxicologist looks into what happens when we come in contact with something such as a pollutant or a chemical. It investigates any harmful effects on public health, vegetation, animal life and the environment.

Supporting Material for Assessment

When applying for a Skills Assessment, make sure you include enough evidence to support your claims for identity, qualifications, and employment. You can find a comprehensive list of required documents on the VETASSESS website under Eligibility Criteria.

You may also include a covering letter giving a reason for selecting a ‘nec’ category. You can strengthen your application by providing extra evidence, such as summaries for a grant application, a research article, laboratory report, patent, and lists of research projects with your responsibilities.

Not Elsewhere Classified (nec)

When applying for a Skills Assessment with VETASSESS, note that certain jobs are ‘nec’ jobs, which means ‘elsewhere classified’. If you pick one of these occupations, check that your qualifications and employment closely match the descriptions in the ANZSCO for that occupation. If your job does not sit well under any other ANZSCO code yet specialized or related to the unit group description, it may be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Your job must be primarily aligned with the ‘nec’ occupation you chose and not better suited to another ANZSCO code. VETASSESS will look at this on a case-by-case basis to determine if your employment is highly relevant to the classification. Your employment can’t be assessed against the ‘nec’ classification if it more closely matches another ANZSCO occupation. It is advisable to provide a cover letter explaining why you have chosen nec.

How to apply

If you’re considering migrating to Australia, you’ll likely need a skills assessment from VETASSESS. Follow these steps:

1. Find

Identify the VETASSESS occupation that best matches your skills and experience.

2. Match

Ensure your skills and experience align with the chosen occupation.

3. Prepare

Gather all necessary information and documents for your application.

4. Apply

Complete the online application when you're ready. If you need assistance, support is available.

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