Geophysicist - ASCO 2112-13

Specialisations/Job Titles

  • Physical Oceanographer
  • Seismologist

Tasks & Duties

Studies physical aspects of the earth to determine its structure and composition, locate minerals, petroleum or ground water and to detect, monitor and forecast seismic, magnetic, electrical, thermal and oceanographic activity.

  • conducts surveys of variations in the earth's gravitational and magnetic fields to determine its physical features
  • investigates the propagation of seismic waves to determine the structure and stability of the earth's mantle and crust
  • studies the causes of earthquakes and other stress states of the earth's crust
  • performs laboratory and field studies, and airborne, ground and drill hole surveys
  • analyses and interprets data from studies to assist in locating water, petroleum or mineral-bearing structures and determining the structure, composition and evolution of sub-surface rocks
  • investigates the physical properties of rocks under laboratory conditions
  • prepares or supervises the preparation of laboratory reports and scientific papers
  • may supervise and coordinate the work of technical officers and technicians
  • may study the physical aspects of oceans such as density, temperature, salinity, water circulation, light and sound transmission

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 Geophysicist, you would score 50 points for skill in the skilled migration points test.

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 Geophysicist is on the gazetted list of occupations approved for ENS visas.

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 Geophysicist is on the gazetted list of occupations approved for temporary business sponsorship.