Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist
An Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist conducts research and provides scientific advice on aquatic ecosystems, fish stocks, and aquaculture systems in Australia's marine and freshwater environments.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Moderate demand in FRDC-funded research, state fisheries departments, and aquaculture 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
- Conduct aquaculture production research and stock assessments
- Analyse fisheries data to assess population dynamics and sustainability
- Develop and test new aquaculture technologies and husbandry methods
- Advise on aquaculture development approvals and environmental impacts
Skills required
- Aquatic biology and fisheries science
- Stock assessment and population modelling
- Water quality and aquaculture systems management
- Environmental impact assessment for aquatic environments
Typical qualifications pathway
Bachelor's degree in marine science, fisheries science, or aquaculture. 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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