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ANZSCO 234411

Geologist

STSOLCSOLSkill level 1Assessed by VETASSESSShortage

General information, not immigration advice. Data as at 2026-10-22.

About this occupation

ANZSCO 2022

Studies the composition, structure and other physical attributes of the earth to increase scientific knowledge and to develop practical applications in fields such as mineral exploitation, civil engineering, environmental protection and rehabilitation of land after mining.

Skill level 1

Specialisations

  • Marine Geologist
  • Palaeontologist

Unit group 2344

Geologists, Geophysicists and Hydrogeologists

Geologists, Geophysicists and Hydrogeologists study the composition, structure and other physical attributes of the earth, locate and advise on the extraction of minerals, petroleum and ground water, and detect, monitor and forecast seismic, magnetic, electrical, thermal and oceanographic activity. Geographers are excluded from this unit group.

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 (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks include

  • Conducting preliminary surveys of mineral, petroleum and natural gas deposits with prospectors, Mining Engineers, Metallurgists, and other mineral scientists and engineers
  • Preparing and supervising the production of laboratory reports and scientific papers
  • Conducting studies of the structure, nature and formation of the earth's crust and the minerals contained in it
  • Studying and dating fossils and rock strata to develop knowledge of the evolution and biology of life forms, and to assess their commercial applications
  • Studying the effects of natural events, such as erosion, sedimentation, earthquakes and volcanic activity, on the formation of the earth's surface and sea beds
  • Carrying out exploration to determine the resources present by sampling, examining and analysing geological specimens, rock cores, cuttings and samples using optical, chemical, electronic and mechanical techniques
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  • Conducting surveys of variations in the earth's gravitational and magnetic fields to determine its physical features
  • Investigating the propagation of seismic waves to determine the structure and stability of the earth's mantle and crust
  • Studying the causes of earthquakes and other stress states of the earth's crust
  • Performing laboratory and field studies, and aerial, ground and drill hole surveys

Occupations in this unit group

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022. CC BY 4.0.

ANZSCO 2022 (the edition the CSOL uses for the 482 and 186 visas)

Title in this edition: Geologist, skill level 1

Major group
2 Professionals
Sub-major group
23 Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals
Minor group
234 Natural and Physical Science Professionals
Unit group
2344 Geologists, Geophysicists and Hydrogeologists

The title and groups are the same in ANZSCO 2013 v1.2 and ANZSCO 2022.

Occupation Shortage List (2026)

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Shortage
Confidence
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ANZSCO 2022

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List - 6 digit ANZSCO and OSCA, released 21 October 2026. CC BY 4.0.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO (CC BY 4.0). Source: Department of Home Affairs, Skilled occupation list (CC BY 4.0). Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List. © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2025. © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Search another occupation