What does a Data Scientist do under ANZSCO 224115?

A Data Scientist is employed to build predictive and machine learning models that extract value from large datasets and put those models into production. Typical tasks include: frame business problems as machine learning tasks; validate models and monitor accuracy and bias; and deploy models into production pipelines with engineers.

Who assesses Data Scientist skills for Australian migration?

The Australian Computer Society (ACS) is the assessing authority for ANZSCO 224115. A positive skills assessment is needed before you can lodge most skilled visa applications as a Data Scientist.

Which visa lists include ANZSCO 224115?

Our data lists Data Scientist on the CSOL, linked to visa subclasses 482 and 186. List settings change, so confirm the current position before you lodge an Expression of Interest or nomination.

What evidence helps a Data Scientist skills assessment?

Prepare references showing models you built and deployed, with a qualification in computing, statistics or a related field. Detailed references on company letterhead with dates, hours and duties are essential.

Is Data Scientist (224115) the right code for my experience?

224115 is for data scientists. Reporting and dashboard-focused roles fit Data Analyst (224114).

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Data Scientist 224115

Yes. Data Scientist (224115) can be used for an Australian visa. It is on the CSOL. ACS is the assessing authority. The stored subclasses are 482 and 186.

Data Scientist (224115): Apply mathematical, statistical and actuarial principles to solve problems and analyse data.

As a Data Scientist (ANZSCO 224115), you build predictive and machine learning models that extract value from large datasets and put those models into production. The occupation sits in unit group 2241 Actuaries, Mathematicians and Statisticians, which ANZSCO describes as people who apply mathematical, statistical and actuarial principles to solve problems and analyse data. You will typically work in technology companies, banks, insurers, retailers and research organisations. See how this occupation can connect to points-tested skilled visas, state nomination and employer sponsorship — including a ACS skills assessment.

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ANZSCO

224115

Assessing authority

ACS

Occupation lists

CSOL

Industry

Business, finance & accounting

Can this occupation migrate?

Potentially — if the list, the assessment and the rest of the profile fit.

Data Scientist can be relevant to skilled and employer-sponsored pathways. Your actual options depend on age, English, qualifications, work history, the skills assessment, points, state nomination, and whether an employer can sponsor the position. A place on a list is not a grant.

Potential visa pathways

Start with the pathway type, not only the subclass.

Employer-sponsored

For applicants with an Australian employer willing and able to sponsor an eligible position.

State nomination

Lists change. We check this year’s program.

Whether Data Scientist is open for 190 or 491 depends on the state, the stream, and the month. NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern Territory each run their own program. Occupation-specific status is checked against the current list — not a screenshot from last year.

EOI and state nomination

NSWclosed
VICclosed
QLDclosed
SAunavailable
WAnot announced
TASopen
ACTnot announced
NTclosed

Skills assessment

Skills assessment for Data Scientist

The assessment tests whether your qualification and work match this nominated occupation. ACS is the usual authority. Confirm it on the current Home Affairs list before you apply. A suitable outcome is generally required before a points-tested EOI.

How skills assessments work

Points and other factors

The occupation is only the starting point.

Age

Points sit in set age bands. Confirm the current test before you claim a number.

English

Competent English is the usual baseline. Proficient or superior English can add points.

Skilled employment

Work in the nominated or closely related occupation can add points. Dates have to survive a skills assessment.

Qualifications

Recognised qualifications can add points. The assessing authority decides comparability.

Australian study and partner

Australian study, specialist education, partner skills or community language may add points.

Nomination

State nomination (190) or regional nomination (491) can add points. 189 has neither.

Points calculator

Occupation match

Is Data Scientist the right code?

Nominate the work you actually do, not the job title on a card. Confirm the official ANZSCO description before you pay for an assessment.

Frame business problems as machine learning tasks.
Engineer features and train statistical and ML models in Python or R.
Validate models and monitor accuracy and bias.
Deploy models into production pipelines with engineers.
Communicate model insights to decision makers.

Questions

Before you start an assessment

A Data Scientist is employed to build predictive and machine learning models that extract value from large datasets and put those models into production. Typical tasks include: frame business problems as machine learning tasks; validate models and monitor accuracy and bias; and deploy models into production pipelines with engineers.

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Roles often confused with this one.

These are similar job titles. The visa list and skills assessment still depend on the code that matches the work you do.

Not sure which pathway fits.

Tell us the occupation, the assessment if you have one, and where you are willing to live. We will say whether 189, 190, 491 or an employer visa is worth the next fee.