Other Resources
These links are to websites of Australian Government agencies that deliver programs, policies and regulations which focus on this profession, for further information
Australian Bureau of Statistics
Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
Australian Fisheries Management Authority
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Australian National Preventative Health Agency
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency
Bureau of Meteorology
Cancer Australia
Defence Science and Technology Organisation
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
Department of Health and Ageing
Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education
Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism
Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
Geoscience Australia
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
Murray Darling Basin Authority
National Health and Medical Research Council
National Mental Health Commission
National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority
National Water Commission
Organ and Tissue Authority
Many agencies require Science and Health staff for their operation, and qualified professionals are in high demand.
Science and Health roles include natural and physical sciences, health and allied health professionals and welfare support workers.
Typical sectors and job titles for Science and Health in the Australian Government include:
Natural and Physical Science
- Agriculture/Forestry Science
- Chemist/Food/Wine Science
- Conservator
- Environmental Science/Ranger
- Geology/Geophysics
- Hydrology
- Life Science
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Metallurgists, Meteorologists, Physicists
Health and Allied Health Professionals
- Dentist
- Dietician
- Generalist Medical Practitioner
- Health Promotion
- Medical and Pharmaceutical Advisor
- Medical Imaging Professional