Agricultural Research Scientist
An Agricultural Research Scientist conducts applied research to develop new knowledge and innovations in Australian agricultural production, crop science, animal science, or agricultural systems.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Moderate demand in CSIRO, universities, and private agricultural R&D companies.
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.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | New South Wales | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Design and conduct agricultural research trials and experiments
- Collect, analyse, and interpret research data
- Publish research findings and technical reports
- Develop and test new varieties, technologies, or production practices
Skills required
- Agricultural research design and trial management
- Data analysis and statistical methods
- Scientific communication and publication
- Laboratory and field research techniques
Typical qualifications pathway
Bachelor's degree with Honours or postgraduate degree in agricultural science. 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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