Data Scientist
A Data Scientist applies advanced statistical, machine learning, and programming skills to extract insights from large datasets, build predictive models, and solve complex analytical problems for Australian organisations.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Very high demand; data science skills are among the most sought-after in the Australian tech labour market.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- CSOLCombined Skilled Occupation List
The merged skilled list that consolidates previous MLTSSL and STSOL eligibility under the Skills in Demand program.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
- 186Learn more →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 482Learn more →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 494Learn more →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
Key duties
- Build and deploy machine learning models for prediction and classification
- Conduct statistical analysis and feature engineering on large datasets
- Develop data pipelines and automate analytical workflows
- Communicate model results and insights to technical and non-technical audiences
Skills required
- Machine learning algorithms and model development
- Python, R, or Scala programming
- Big data platforms (Spark, Hadoop) and cloud ML tools
- Statistical modelling and experimental design
Typical qualifications pathway
Bachelor's degree in data science, computer science, or statistics; postgraduate qualifications in machine learning or AI are valued. VETASSESS assesses qualifications.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on CSOL, enabling subclasses 186, 482, and 494 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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