244933 Physicist
Studies matter, space, time, energy, forces and fields, and the interrelationship between these physical phenomena to further understand the laws governing the behaviour of the universe, and seeks to apply these laws to solve practical problems and discover new information about the Earth, the universe and space weather.
- Major group
- 2 Professionals
- Unit group
- 2449 Other Natural and Physical Science Professionals
- Edition
- OSCA 2024
- Skill level
- Level 1
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Role overview
Studies matter, space, time, energy, forces and fields, and the interrelationship between these physical phenomena to further understand the laws governing the behaviour of the universe, and seeks to apply these laws to solve practical problems and discover new information about the Earth, the universe and space weather.
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Occupation facts
- Skill level
- 1
- Major group
- 2 Professionals
- Sub-major group
- 24 Design, Engineering and Science Professionals
- Minor group
- 244 Natural and Physical Science Professionals
- Unit group
- 2449 Other Natural and Physical Science Professionals
Tasks
- Conducts research to develop and improve theories and laws related to physics
- Develops methods and procedures to study, identify or characterise physical phenomena
- Studies the relationship between place and time related to celestial bodies
- Applies physics theories and techniques in the development and improvement of scientific, industrial and military applications
- Calculates, models and analyses physical and astronomical data
- Develops scientific models or theories to explain properties exhibited by the natural world
- Predicts and monitors solar flares, solar wind conditions, ionospheric irregularities, or geomagnetic and ionospheric storms
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Compare OSCA 244933 with related occupations
Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.
| Comparison point | Current code244933 Physicist | 244931 Conservator | 244932 Meteorologist |
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| Official role definition | Studies matter, space, time, energy, forces and fields, and the interrelationship between these physical phenomena to further understand the laws governing the behaviour of the universe, and seeks to apply these laws to solve practical problems and discover new information about the Earth, the universe and space weather. | Investigates, documents, treats and prevents damage to material culture to facilitate access for people to whom they hold significance. | Studies the physics and dynamics of the atmosphere to increase understanding of weather and climate, and to forecast changes in the weather and long-term climatic trends. |
| Skill level | Skill Level 1 | Skill Level 1 | Skill Level 1 |
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Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.
Official source
- Official source
- ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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