OSCA 2441

Agricultural, Fisheries and Forestry Scientists

Overview

  • Employed persons

    6,100

  • Employment status

    81.8% Full time

    18.2% Part time

  • Median age

    44 years

  • Employment by sex

    27.7% Female

    72.3% Male

    Moderately male dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    1.3%

  • Main employing industry

    Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

Indicator Agricultural, Fisheries and Forestry Scientists Total employment
Employed persons 6,100 12,049,400
Median age 44 years 40 years
Full-time share 81.8% 64.2%
Part-time share 18.2% 35.8%
Female employment share 27.7% 48.5%
Male employment share 72.3% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Moderately male dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 1.3% 2.2%
Main employing industry Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Agricultural, Fisheries and Forestry Scientists advise farmers, primary industries and government on aspects of farming, fisheries, aquaculture and forestry, develop techniques for increasing productivity, and study and develop plans and policies for the management of land, fisheries and forest areas.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 1
equivalent to a university level qualification (Bachelor degree or higher).

Note: While skill levels are described using formal education levels, some people use a combination of informal learning, on-the-job training and personal experience to achieve an equivalent level.

OSCA structure

Employment

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Agricultural, Fisheries and Forestry Scientists Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 41.1% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 17.5% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Public Administration and Safety 14.9% Construction 8.9%
    Wholesale Trade 11.0% Education and Training 8.8%
    Manufacturing 3.9% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Education and Training 3.6% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Other Services 1.1% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Retail Trade 0.8% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Administrative and Support Services 0.6% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Arts and Recreation Services 0.5% Financial and Insurance Services 3.7%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    States and territories

    Employment distribution by states and territories, 2021

    • New South Wales

      23.9%

    • Victoria

      24.1%

    • Queensland

      20.7%

    • South Australia

      10.3%

    • Tasmania

      6.5%

    • Northern Territory

      0.9%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      1.4%

    Agricultural, Fisheries and Forestry Scientists Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 1,500 23.9% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 1,500 24.1% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 1,300 20.7% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 630 10.3% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 750 12.2% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 400 6.5% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 50 0.9% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 80 1.4% 248,600 2.1%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Age and sex

    Employment distibution by age group and sex, 2021

    Agricultural, Fisheries and Forestry Scientists

    Total employment

    Age group Agricultural, Fisheries and Forestry Scientists Total employment
    15–24 years 7.9% 14.3%
    25–34 years 21.9% 22.7%
    35–44 years 21.5% 22.3%
    45–54 years 22.7% 20.4%
    55–64 years 17.5% 15.3%
    65–74 years 7.4% 4.3%
    75 years and over 1.3% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Agricultural, Fisheries and Forestry Scientists Total employment
    Female 27.7% 48.5%
    Male 72.3% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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      OSCA occupation profiles data

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      Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)

      Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA) is the skill-based classification used to categorise occupations across the Australian labour market. OSCA is used to define occupations across all official occupational statistics. OSCA replaces the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO).

      Each job is classified to one, and only one, group of jobs at each level of the classification with no overlaps. This prevents the accidental double-counting of roles within the Australian labour market. For more information about OSCA, visit the What is OSCA information page, or the ABS website.

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