Typical tasks and duties
Physicists may perform the following tasks:
- observe and measure phenomena in the physical world, from the smallest subatomic particle through to the universe as a whole
- propose theories and models to explain phenomena
- use computers to explore the consequences of theories and models
- build equipment to make new types of measurements, which in many cases have never been attempted before
- create new ways of understanding observations that have been made
- develop new materials, products and processes for use in industry, medicine, defence and other areas of research and development.
Possible visa pathways
This occupation appears on MLTSSL and CSOL and Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Occupations. 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, Physicist usually requires a suitable skills assessment. Relevant assessing authorities may include:
Legacy subclass 187 pathway
Do you currently hold, or have you previously held, a subclass 457 or 482 visa?
If you have worked for a sponsoring employer in regional Australia, please note that Physicist — ANZSCO 234914 was included in the legacy Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187) occupation list. The subclass 187 Direct Entry stream is closed to new applications, but the Temporary Residence Transition stream may remain available to certain transitional subclass 457 and subclass 482 workers. Eligibility is limited and depends on your visa history, relevant dates, sponsored regional employment, employer nomination, age, English and other requirements. Being included on this occupation list does not establish eligibility.
If this may describe your circumstances, we can assess whether the subclass 187 transitional arrangements may still apply to you.
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If Physicist is your nominated occupation, complete our skilled visa assessment form so we can review your possible migration pathways.
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Physicist historical SkillSelect report
The current PointsView report includes historical SkillSelect data through June 2026 for ANZSCO 234914.
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