Physicist: ANZSCO 234914

The Physicist, classified under ANZSCO Code 234914, is a scientific professional who specializes in the study of matter, energy, and the fundamental principles governing the universe. These experts conduct research in various fields, applying principles of physics to solve complex problems, innovate technologies, and advance scientific knowledge.

Occupation Descriptions

Occupations considered suitable under this ANZSCO Code

Astronomer

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Medical Physicist

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Employment Prospects

The demand for physicists in Australia is strong, particularly in research institutions, universities, government agencies, and private sector companies engaged in scientific and technological innovation. Opportunities exist in diverse fields, including materials science, medical physics, astrophysics, and environmental science.

Physicist is a VETASSESS Group A occupation

This occupation requires a qualification equivalent to an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor’s degree or higher in a field closely related to the job.

Applicants must also have at least one year of highly relevant, post-qualification employment at an appropriate skill level, completed within the last five years. Both qualifications and employment must be positively assessed for a successful Skills Assessment Outcome.

Additional qualifications in a highly relevant field of study include those comparable to the following levels:

AQF Diploma
AQF Advanced Diploma
AQF Associate Degree or
AQF Graduate Diploma

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

Applicants must have at least one year of post-qualification paid employment (20 hours or more per week) that is highly relevant to the nominated occupation and at an appropriate skill level, completed within the last five years before the date of application for a Skills Assessment.

Qualification and Responsibilities

Qualification

AQF Bachelor degree or higher degree

This occupation requires a qualification in one of the following fields: Physics, Astrophysics, Engineering (Physics), Nuclear Physics, or Computational Physics.

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

Key Responsibilities

Research and Experimentation: Design and conduct experiments to test hypotheses, gather data, and analyze results. Physicists often work in laboratories or academic institutions, delving into theoretical or applied physics.
Data Analysis: Utilize advanced mathematical and computational techniques to interpret experimental data and derive meaningful insights.
Collaboration: Work with interdisciplinary teams, including engineers, chemists, and other scientists, on projects that require a deep understanding of physical principles.
Teaching and Mentoring: Educate students in universities or research institutions, sharing knowledge of physics and guiding the next generation of scientists.
Publication and Dissemination: The peer-reviewed research outcomes will be published in scientific journals and presented at conferences.

Conclusion

Physicists work in both theoretical and applied fields. Theoretical physics involves investigating and researching physics concepts and methods, including improving and creating new laws. Applied physics involves using this knowledge and technology to solve real-world problems across various industries.

Physicists work in several industries, including academia, military, engineering, computing, electronics, finance, manufacturing, medicine, astronomy, and more.

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