Could you become a Mathematician?
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What this job is
A mathematician develops, tests, and applies mathematical theories, models, and computational methods to solve complex problems in research, industry, or government sectors. They conduct original mathematical research, design algorithms, analyse data using statistical and computational techniques, and translate theoretical findings into practical applications for engineering, finance, science, or policy development.
Pay
A$2,072 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
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracycore
- Continuous Learning and Upskillingcore
- Data Entry and Accuracycore
- Microsoft Excel Data Managementcore
- Power BI Reporting and Dashboardscore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Process Improvement Identificationcore
- Report Writingcore
- Reporting and Analyticscore
- Research and Analysiscore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Digital Literacy
- Goal Setting and Planning
- Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
- Process Documentation
- Risk Identification
- Stakeholder Communication
- Time Management and Prioritisation
- Verbal Communication
- Workload Self-Management