Occupation

244432 Environmental Research Scientist

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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First release

244432 Environmental Research Scientist

Researches environmental phenomena, and studies and develops policies and plans for the control of adverse environmental factors, and the protection, effective management, restoration and recovery of the environment.

Ecologists are excluded from this occupation. Ecologists are included in Occupation 244333 Ecologist.

Alternative title

  • Environmental Scientist

Specialisation

  • Water Quality Analyst

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Studies, records and analyses atmospheric conditions, demographic characteristics, and air, mineral, soil and water samples
  • Examines the impact of human activity on the environment and creates plans to reduce these impacts
  • Investigates the source of adverse environmental factors such as air and water pollution, and land degradation
  • Develops conservation and environmental rehabilitation plans to prevent, reduce or remediate the impacts of activities such as agriculture, construction, forestry and mining
  • Develops and leads environmental sustainability projects
  • Plans, conducts and manages environmental research and monitoring projects