Key facts
- ANZSCO Code
- 224999
- Skill Level
- 1
- Occupation Lists
- MLTSSL
Overview
Data science is a rapidly growing field in Australia. Banks, consulting firms, tech companies, government agencies, and healthcare organisations are all hiring data scientists. The role sits at the intersection of statistics, programming, and domain expertise.
Skills Assessment
Data Scientist is assessed by ACS (Australian Computer Society) if classified under ICT roles, or VETASSESS if classified under a statistics or analytics code. The correct ANZSCO code depends on your specific role:
- If your work is primarily software and data engineering: 261313 (Software Engineer) via ACS
- If your work is primarily statistical analysis: 224113 (Statistician) via VETASSESS
- If your work spans both: 224999 (Information and Organisation Professionals nec) via VETASSESS
Choose the code that best matches your actual duties.
Job Market
Sydney and Melbourne dominate the market, but remote work has opened up opportunities across the country. Salary range: AUD 110,000 to 160,000. Lead and principal roles exceed AUD 180,000.
Hot areas: machine learning, NLP, computer vision, and applied AI. Financial services, healthcare, and government are the biggest employers.
Tips
- The ANZSCO classification for data science is awkward because the role did not exist when the classification was created. Work with a migration agent to pick the right code.
- A PhD or strong publication record can qualify you for the Global Talent visa (Subclass 858), which is faster and does not require a points test.
- Cloud platform skills (AWS, GCP, Azure) and production ML experience are what Australian employers value most.
Frequently asked questions
Which ANZSCO code should I use for data science?
It depends on your specific duties. If your work is mostly software-based, 261313 via ACS. If it is mostly analytical, 224113 or 224999 via VETASSESS. Read the task descriptions for each code and match them to your actual role.
Can data scientists apply for the Global Talent visa?
Yes, if you work in the Digitech sector and can demonstrate exceptional achievement. A strong publication record, patents, or senior industry roles can qualify you.
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