Chemists, and Food and Wine Scientists
University degree Strong growth · ANZSCO skill level 1 · occupation 2342
Chemists, and Food and Wine Scientists study the chemical and physical properties of substances, develop and monitor chemical processes and production, develop new and improve existing food products, and plan and coordinate the production of wine and spirits.
How do you get there?
Highest qualification held by people in this job: 81.6% university · 8.1% vet / tafe · 8.2% school / entry (ABS Census via JSA).
Where these jobs are
VIC 30.2% · NSW 23.3% · SA 17.8% · QLD 13.5% · WA 9.2% · ACT 2.8% · TAS 2.1% · NT 1.1%
Top industries
Manufacturing · Professional, Scientific and Technical Services · Education and Training.
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation profiles (Feb 2026) + Employment Projections (May 2025–2035). © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Figures are national estimates.