ANZSCO 234411

Geologists

Overview

EMPLOYED

6,500

PART-TIME SHARE

17%

FEMALE SHARE

26%

MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS

N/A

MEDIAN AGE

40

ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH

N/A

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Summary

Geologists study the composition, structure and other physical attributes of the earth to increase scientific knowledge and to develop practical applications in fields such as mineral exploitation, civil engineering, environmental protection and rehabilitation of land after mining.

Tasks

  • Conducts preliminary surveys of mineral, petroleum and natural gas deposits with prospectors, mining engineers, metallurgists, and other mineral
  • Scientists and engineers
  • Prepares and supervises the production of laboratory reports and scientific papers
  • Conducts studies of the structure, nature and formation of the earth's crust and the minerals contained in it
  • Studies and dates fossils and rock strata to develop knowledge of the evolution and biology of life forms, and to assess their commercial applications
  • Studies the effects of natural events, such as erosion, sedimentation, earthquakes and volcanic activity, on the formation of the earth's surface and sea beds

ANZSCO Classification

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    Hours worked

    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Note: those who were classified as "Employed, away from work" at the time of the 2021 Census (accounting for approx. 8% of total employment), have been excluded from the "Average full-time hours worked per week" denominator.
    Hours worked Geologists All Occupations
    Share of workers who work full-time hours 83% 64%
    Average full-time hours worked per week 53 hours 44 hours

    Industries

    Geologists work in industries like:

    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Note: industries that comprise less than 5% of an occupation have been suppressed.

    States and territories

    New South Wales

    12.0%

    Victoria

    8.1%

    Queensland

    17.8%

    South Australia

    5.5%

    Tasmania

    2.2%

    Northern Territory

    0.6%

    Australian Capital Territory

    1.0%

    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.

    Age and gender

    Age and Gender Profile
    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Age and Gender Geologists All Occupations
    Median age 40 years 40 years
    Female share of employment 26% 49%
    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Age Profile (% Share) All Occupations Geologists
    15–19 5.2 0.0
    20–24 9.1 4.8
    25–34 22.7 30.4
    35–44 22.3 25.8
    45–54 20.4 19.4
    55–59 8.8 8.0
    60–64 6.5 5.3
    65 and Over 4.9 6.3

    Education

    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence. Highest qualification completed by workers in this job (in any field of study).
    Qualifications needed by new workers might be different from the qualifications of workers already in the job.
    Note: the sum of the educational attainment categories may not add up to 100% due to the exclusion of non-descriptive categories such as not stated responses.
    Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) All Occupations Geologists
    Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate 12.2 37.6
    Bachelor degree 23.2 58.6
    Advanced Diploma/Diploma 11.1 1.1
    Certificate III/IV 19.5 0.4
    Year 12 15.9 1.2
    Year 11 4.0 0.1
    Year 10 and below 9.7 0.2
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      Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations

      Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) is the skill-based classification system used to categorise occupations in the Australian and New Zealand labour markets. ANZSCO provides a basis for the standardised collection, analysis and dissemination of occupation data. Visit the ABS website to learn how ANZSCO works. Jobs and Skills Australia displays data for occupations that are defined by ANZSCO 2013 Version 1.3.