Skills in Demand visa subclass 482
A temporary employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an approved DAMA employer and applicable labour agreement arrangements.
Learn moreNatural and Physical Science Professionals nec – ANZSCO 234999
DAMA OCCUPATION OVERVIEW
Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec
ANZSCO 234999
Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec (ANZSCO 234999) is available under selected DAMA arrangements. Participating regions, occupation conditions, concessions and employer-sponsored visa pathways may vary between DAMAs. Review the current regions and requirements below.
Occupation guide
Occupation details and duties
Natural and Physical Science Professionals perform analytical, conceptual and practical tasks in relation to environmental factors and agricultural production, the chemical and physical properties of the universe, the extraction and processing of mineral ores, life forms including the physiology and biochemistry of humans, plants and animals, and disease prevention.
Typical tasks and duties
Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec may perform the following tasks:
- advising farmers on techniques for improving crop and livestock production
- conducting experiments and tests to identify the chemical composition and reactive properties of natural substances and processed materials
- developing conservation and management policies for biological resources, such as fish populations and forests, and establishing standards and developing approaches for the control of pollution and the rehabilitation of areas disturbed by activities such as mining, timber felling and overgrazing
- conducting studies of minerals and the nature and formation of the earth's crust, and carrying out mineral exploration
- studying the forms and structures of organs and tissues of the body by systematic observation, dissection and microscopic examination
- investigating the effects of environmental factors, such as rainfall, temperature, sunlight, soil, topography and disease, on plant and animal growth
- analysing samples of body tissue and fluids to develop techniques to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases
- treating animals medically and surgically, and administering and prescribing drugs, analgesics, and general and local anaesthetics for animals
- conducting experiments to discover and develop industrial, medical and other practical applications of physics
- studying and applying chemical and metallurgical techniques for extracting and refining metallic materials from their ores and concentrates
Employer-sponsored pathways
Possible DAMA pathways
Availability depends on the relevant DAMA agreement, occupation conditions, concessions, employer endorsement, nomination requirements and the applicant’s circumstances.
Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186
A permanent employer-sponsored pathway that may be available where the relevant DAMA agreement and nomination requirements permit it.
Learn moreSkilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa subclass 494
A provisional regional employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an endorsed employer in a participating DAMA region.
Learn moreDAMA availability
Occupation available in 1 DAMA region
Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec is recorded as available in the DAMA regions listed below. Open a region card to review the relevant regional DAMA information.
Important notes
- Inclusion on a DAMA occupation list does not guarantee employer sponsorship, endorsement, nomination or visa eligibility.
- Occupation conditions, concessions and visa pathways vary between DAMAs and may change over time.
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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
