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What this job is
A marine biologist conducts research on aquatic organisms, ecosystems, and marine environments in Australian waters and offshore regions. They design and execute field surveys, analyse biological and oceanographic data, and produce scientific reports to inform conservation, fisheries management, and environmental policy. Work occurs in laboratories, on research vessels, at coastal field sites, and in office-based analysis roles.
Pay
A$1,544 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Attention to Detailcore
- Continuous Learning and Upskillingcore
- Data Entry and Accuracycore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Record Managementcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Report Writingcore
- Research and Analysiscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Community Development
- Digital Literacy
- Goal Setting and Planning
- Incident Reporting
- Microsoft Excel Data Management
- Process Documentation
- Reporting and Analytics
- Verbal Communication