Science Technicians
University or VET Moderate growth · ANZSCO skill level 2 · occupation 3114
Science Technicians perform tests and experiments, and provide technical support functions to assist with research, design, production and teaching in chemistry, earth sciences, life sciences, and physical sciences.
How do you get there?
Highest qualification held by people in this job: 47.1% university · 31.6% vet / tafe · 17.6% school / entry (ABS Census via JSA).
Where these jobs are
QLD 24% · WA 23.1% · NSW 19.9% · VIC 18.5% · SA 6.7% · TAS 3.6% · ACT 2.8% · NT 1.4%
Top industries
Education and Training · Professional, Scientific and Technical Services · Public Administration and Safety.
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.