311413: Life Science Technician
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ANZSCO Identity
ANZSCO code
311413
Skill level
Level 2
Unit group
3114
Science Technicians
Skills assessor
VETASSESS
ANZSCO 311413 identifies Life Science Technician as a Skill Level 2 occupation in the Science Technicians unit group (3114), classified under Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians. Identifies and collects living organisms and conducts field and laboratory studies in support of Life Scientists or Environmental Scientists. It may also be known as Life Science Technical Officer. Common specialisations include Biological Technical Officer, Botanical Technical Officer, Ecological Technical Officer. The designated skills assessing authority for this occupation is Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS).
Migration snapshot
Workforce snapshot
Based on ABS data, workers in the Science Technicians unit group earn an average of $1,588 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. Female workers average $1,378 per week and male workers average $1,757 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 42.2 years, broadly in line with the national workforce average of 41 years.
Avg. weekly earnings
$1,588
↑ 11% above national avg
Female avg.
$1,378
↓ 4% below national avg
Male avg.
$1,757
↑ 22% above national avg
Average age
42.2 yrs
↑ older than national avg
Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average
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