Occupation

223135 Statistician

Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
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Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
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223135 Statistician

Applies statistical principles to design experiments, surveys and other quantitative studies. Uses statistical techniques to collect, organise, analyse and interpret data. Uses and develops statistical methods to solve problems in all areas of the sciences, engineering, health, technology, social sciences, business, government, industry and commerce.

Specialisations

  • Biostatistician
  • Demographer
  • Statistical Analyst

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Evaluates, processes, analyses and interprets data
  • Produces relevant statistics to describe and infer trends and patterns
  • Applies models to experimental observations, and adjusts and recasts the models
  • Evaluates and describes the reliability and utility of source information
  • Liaises with management and clients to determine the area to be surveyed or examined
  • Plans and organises surveys and other statistical collections, and designs questionnaires
  • Reports significant differences in relationships among sources of data
  • Uses numerical analysis methods to develop algorithms and perform computations