Data Scientist - ANZSCO 224115
Skilled occupation profile
Data Scientist
ANZSCO 224115Applies analytical techniques and scientific procedures to large datasets by creating advanced algorithms and data models. Builds and deploys machine learning frameworks to obtain information for strategic planning and decision making.
Occupation guide
Occupation details and migration pathways
This guide brings together the key occupation tasks, possible visa pathways and skills assessment information for Data Scientist ANZSCO 224115.
Typical tasks and duties
Data Scientist may perform the following tasks:
- defining, analysing and solving complex financial and business problems relating to areas such as insurance premiums, annuities, superannuation funds, pensions and dividends
- examining financial projections for general insurance companies, finance companies, government and other organisations
- designing new types of policies, assessing risks and analysing investments in life insurance, superannuation funds, health insurance, friendly societies, financial markets and other areas
- formulating mathematical models to simulate processes
- applying models to experimental observations, and adjusting and recasting the models
- using numerical analysis methods to develop algorithms and perform computations
- liaising with management and clients to determine the subject or area to be surveyed or examined
- specifying the data to be collected, and the methodology to be used in collection and analysis
- evaluating and describing the reliability and utility of source information
- analysing and interpreting data, and producing relevant statistics to describe and infer particular trends and patterns
- data mining and data cleansing to discover trends to extract insight
- building and deploying machine learning frameworks
Possible visa pathways
This occupation appears on CSOL. The right visa pathway depends on factors such as your age, English level, qualifications, work experience, skills assessment, points score, nomination options and employer sponsorship.
Skills assessment
For skilled migration purposes, Data Scientist usually requires a suitable skills assessment. Relevant assessing authorities may include:
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Reviewed by Principal Migration Consultant
Reviewed by Mohammad Reza Azimi
This occupation page has been reviewed for migration context by Shada Migration Services. Mohammad has assisted clients with Australian migration matters since 2009 and holds a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from the Australian National University.
Last reviewed: July 2026
