Group
Occupation
244636 Zoologist
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
244636 Zoologist
Studies the anatomy, physiology, characteristics, ecology, behaviour and environments of animals.
Entomologists are excluded from this occupation. Entomologists are included in Occupation 244633 Entomologist.
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Studies animal characteristics, development, physiology, behaviour and movement patterns in controlled and/or natural habitats
- Studies the impact of human activity on animals
- Collects, analyses and records animal specimens
- Assesses and manages wildlife populations and their habitat
- Studies living and extinct animals in order to understand their evolution and behaviour
- Researches possible threats to animals from disease, pollution and the loss of habitat