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What this job is

Natural and Physical Science Professionals not elsewhere classified conduct research, analysis, and investigations in scientific disciplines including geology, meteorology, astronomy, physics, chemistry, and environmental sciences. They design and execute experiments, collect and interpret data, and contribute to advancing scientific knowledge in their specialist field. Work occurs in research institutions, universities, government agencies, or private laboratories across Australia.

Pay

A$1,848 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

  • Apply scientific methodscore
  • Attention to Detailcore
  • Collect samplescore
  • Data Entry and Accuracycore
  • Digital Literacycore
  • Problem Solvingcore
  • Process Documentationcore
  • Quality Assurance and Checkingcore
  • Record Managementcore
  • Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
  • Report Writingcore
  • Research and Analysiscore
  • Stakeholder Communicationcore
  • Time Management and Prioritisationcore
  • Write research proposalscore
  • Written Communicationcore
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Apply health and safety standards
  • Continuous Learning and Upskilling
  • Goal Setting and Planning
  • Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
  • Present reports
  • Process Improvement Identification
  • Reporting and Analytics
  • Risk Identification
  • Supervise staff
  • Team Collaboration
  • Verbal Communication

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