Life Scientists
University degree Strong growth · ANZSCO skill level 1 · occupation 2345
Life Scientists examine the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of humans, animals, plants and other living organisms to better understand how living organisms function and interact with each other and the environment in which they live.
How do you get there?
Highest qualification held by people in this job: 92.4% university · 4.2% vet / tafe · 2.1% school / entry (ABS Census via JSA).
Where these jobs are
VIC 29.4% · NSW 21.9% · QLD 15.2% · WA 12.5% · SA 10.1% · TAS 5.5% · ACT 3.4% · NT 1.9%
Top industries
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services · Health Care and Social Assistance · 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.