2111-11 Chemist

Specialisations/Job Titles

• Analytical Chemist
• Food Technologist
• Industrial Chemist

Tasks & Duties

Studies the chemical and physical properties of substances and develops and monitors chemical processes and production.

• conducts experiments and tests to identify the chemical composition and reactive properties of natural substances or processed materials
• develops procedures, instruments, recording and testing systems to be used in experiments
• analyses or conducts research to develop theories, techniques and processes, and tests the reliability of these under various conditions
• develops practical applications of experimental and research findings
• develops and monitors quality control procedures for the manufacture of products in plants or factories
• prepares or supervises the preparation of laboratory reports, scientific papers and reports on specifications and standards
• may supervise and coordinate the work of technicians
• may test products or materials to ensure compliance with government health laws, and standards of quality and purity
• may use micro-organisms to convert substances into new compounds

Entry Skill Level

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.

This can be relevant when applying for temporary business sponsorship, and in some cases in applying for skills assessment.

Skilled Occupations List

This occupation is on the Skilled Occupations List. You could consider applying for Skilled Migration to Australia.

If you nominated the occupation of Chemist, you would score 50 points for skill in the skilled migration points test.

The skills assessing authority for this occupation is VETASSESS.

Migration Occupations in Demand List

This occupation is not on the Migration Occupations in Demand List.

Employer Nomination Scheme

An Australian business can sponsor you for a permanent visa Employer Nomination). The occupation of Chemist is on the gazetted list of occupations approved for ENS visas. Your occupation would be skills assessed by VETASSESSThe entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.

Temporary Business Sponsorship

An Australian or overseas business can sponsor you for a temporary visa lasting for up to 4 years (subclass 457 visa - see Temporary Business Sponsorship). The occupation of Chemist is not on the gazetted list of occupations approved for temporary business sponsorship.