Group
Occupation
223132 Mathematician
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
223132 Mathematician
Develops and applies mathematical principles and techniques to solve problems in all areas of the sciences, engineering, technology, social sciences, business, industry and commerce.
Specialisation
- Quantitative Analyst
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Conducts research to extend mathematical knowledge in areas such as algebra, geometry, probability and logic
- Applies mathematical theories and techniques to the solution of practical problems in business and management
- Develops mathematical or statistical models of trends to be used for analysis or for software simulation
- Performs computations and applies methods of numerical analysis to data
- Addresses the relationships of quantities, magnitudes and forms using numbers and symbols