According to recent trends, Australia needs Agricultural scientists(also known as Farming Scientist, Horticulture Scientist) in the coming time.
Agricultural scientist is generally on the State Sponsorship List for one or more Australian States/Territories:
Australian Capital Territory http://www.business.act.gov.au/skilled_and_business_migration
New South Wales http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/live-and-work-in-nsw/visa-and-migration
Northern Territory http://www.migration.nt.gov.au/
Queensland http://www.workliveplay.qld.gov.au
South Australia https://www.migration.sa.gov.au/
Tasmania http://www.migration.tas.gov.au/
Victoria http://www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au
Western Australia http://www.migration.wa.gov.au
The State Sponsorship List is updated regularly so you need to review each of the related migration websites for latest updates.
ANZSCO code for The occupation Agricultural scientist, as described in the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations is 234112.
Job description of Agricultural scientist
Agricultural scientist studies commercial plants, animals and cultivation techniques to enhance the productivity of farms and agricultural industries. They study the effects of different farming techniques, associated pests and diseases and environmental conditions that may be affecting production.
Specialisations of Agricultural scientist includes Agricultural Biotechnologist, Agricultural Entomologist, Agricultural Microbiologist, Agronomist, Animal Scientist, Soil Scientist
Salary of an Agricultural scientist in Australia
An Agricultural scientist can expect to earn approximately $1211.00 per week (full-time and before tax)
Studying in Australia to become an Agricultural scientist
To become an agricultural scientist you will need to study science at university with a major in agricultural-related studies.
Some Agricultural scientist related courses/training in Australia include
Curtin University of Technology offers a Bachelor of Science (Environment and Agriculture).
The University of Western Australia offers a 4-year full-time Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Science) and covers a broad spectrum of agricultural activities, including animal production and crop growing.
Holders of a degree in agricultural science or a related discipline may apply to become members of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology.
The top 10 states/regions in Australia for Agricultural scientist Jobs are:
Eastern Victoria
South Australia Country
Western Victoria
Central and North Queensland
Greater Western Australia
Southern QLD
Southern New South Wales (incl Australian Capital Territory)
Western NSW
Northern NSW
Tasmania
To search the latest Agricultural scientist related Jobs and Employment opportunities visit http://jobsearch.gov.au/
On 1 July 2012 SkillSelect a new Australian skilled migration program was launched for Immigration to Australia.
In this Online Service all intending migrants interested in the points based skilled migration or business investment and innovation visa programs will be required to submit an Expression of Interest EOI and receive an invitation in order to lodge a visa application.
