234412: Geophysicist

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

234412

Skill level

Level 1

Unit group

2344

Geologists, Geophysicists and Hydrogeologists

Skills assessor

VETASSESS

Geophysicist (ANZSCO 234412) is a Skill Level 1 occupation in the Geologists, Geophysicists and Hydrogeologists unit group (2344), classified under Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals. Studies the composition, structure and other physical attributes of the earth, locates minerals, petroleum or ground water, and detects, monitors and forecasts seismic, magnetic, electrical, geothermal and oceanographic activity. Common specialisations include Oceanographer, Seismologist. Skills assessment for this occupation is conducted by Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketGeophysicist is in shortage in Australia. The primary shortage driver is a suitability gap — enough qualified people exist, but workers lack the specific skills employers need.

Visa pathways13 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsListed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), influencing which skilled migration visas it is eligible for.

AgreementsAccessible via the On-hire Industry Labour Agreement (ILA) and a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).

Workforce snapshot

Based on ABS data, workers in the Geologists, Geophysicists and Hydrogeologists unit group earn an average of $2,873 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. Female workers average $2,385 per week and male workers average $2,958 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 34.9 years, younger than the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$2,873

↑ 100% above national avg

Female avg.

$2,385

↑ 66% above national avg

Male avg.

$2,958

↑ 106% above national avg

Average age

34.9 yrs

↓ younger than national avg

Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average

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