Data Scientist – ANZSCO 224115

Data Scientist (ANZSCO 224115) is a skill level 1 occupation assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS) for Australian skilled migration. It is on the CSOL list and can be used for subclass 482, subclass 186.

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Quick facts

ANZSCO code: 224115
Skill level: 1 – Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Assessing authority: ACS
Occupation lists: CSOL
English test for skills assessment: Not required
ANZSCO unit group: 2241 Mathematical Science Professionals

Data Scientist job description and duties

Applies analytical techniques and scientific procedures to large datasets by creating advanced algorithms and data models. Builds and deploys machine learning frameworks to obtain information for strategic planning and decision making.

Tasks include

Defining, analysing and solving complex financial and business problems relating to areas such as insurance premiums, annuities, superannuation funds, pensions and dividends
Examining financial projections for general insurance companies, finance companies, government and other organisations
Designing new types of policies, assessing risks and analysing investments in life insurance, superannuation funds, health insurance, friendly societies, financial markets and other areas
Formulating mathematical models to simulate processes
Applying models to experimental observations, and adjusting and recasting the models
Using numerical analysis methods to develop algorithms and perform computations
Liaising with management and clients to determine the subject or area to be surveyed or examined
Specifying the data to be collected, and the methodology to be used in collection and analysis
Evaluating and describing the reliability and utility of source information
Analysing and interpreting data, and producing relevant statistics to describe and infer particular trends and patterns
Data mining and data cleansing to discover trends to extract insight
Building and deploying machine learning frameworks

Education and skill level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). Registration or licensing may be required.

What the assessing authority expects: ACS: an ICT qualification (major or minor) assessed against the Australian standard, plus 2–8 years of relevant experience depending on your qualification.

Visa options for Data Scientist

Eligible means the occupation is on a list the visa accepts. You still need to meet every other requirement.

Subclass 189 Skilled Independent: Not eligible (via MLTSSL)
Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated: Not eligible (via MLTSSL / STSOL)
Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional – State/Territory nominated: Not eligible (via MLTSSL / STSOL / ROL)
Subclass 491F Skilled Work Regional – Family sponsored: Not eligible (via MLTSSL)
Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate – Post-Vocational Education Work: Not eligible (via MLTSSL)
Subclass 482 Skills in Demand – Core Skills stream: Eligible (via CSOL)
Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme – Direct Entry: Eligible (via CSOL)
Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional – Employer sponsored: Not eligible (via MLTSSL / STSOL / ROL)
Subclass 407 Training visa: Not eligible (via MLTSSL / STSOL / ROL)

State and territory nomination for Data Scientist

This occupation is not on the federal lists for the 190 or 491 visas, so no state or territory can nominate it. Employer-sponsored visas may still apply.

Skills assessment for Data Scientist

ACS compares your IT qualification with the Australian standard, decides whether it is an ICT major or minor and how closely it relates to your occupation, then sets how many years of experience it needs before you count as skilled. Only experience after that point counts for points.

The process

Choose a pathway: General Skills, Post Australian Study, RPL or Qualification Only.
Pay and upload ID: Payment unlocks the portal; you then have 90 days to submit.
Upload evidence: Qualifications, transcripts and detailed employment references (and RPL project reports if applicable).
Assessment: Usually 4–6 weeks for complete applications.
Outcome: Your letter states the date from which you are deemed skilled.

What you need for this occupation

ACS works out how many years of relevant IT experience you need before you count as skilled. Those years are deducted from the experience you can claim for points.

Bachelor or higher, ICT major, closely related: 2 years in the last 10 years, or 4 years at any time
Bachelor or higher, ICT major, not closely related: 4 years at any time
Bachelor or higher, ICT minor, closely related: 5 years in the last 10 years, or 6 years at any time
Bachelor or higher, ICT minor, not closely related: 6 years at any time
Diploma or Associate degree, ICT major, closely related: 5 years in the last 10 years, or 6 years at any time
Diploma or Associate degree, ICT major, not closely related: 6 years at any time
Qualification with insufficient ICT content (RPL): 6 years plus an RPL report
No tertiary qualification (RPL): 8 years plus an RPL report

Experience must be closely related to Data Scientist and at a professional level.

Documents checklist

Passport or other photo ID
Degree certificates and full transcripts
Employment references with duties, dates and hours
Evidence of paid employment (payslips, tax records)
For RPL: two project reports and professional currency evidence (e.g. vendor certificates)

Key facts

General Skills fee: AUD 1,498
Post Australian Study fee: AUD 1,136
RPL / Qualification Only fee: AUD 625 each
Processing: About 4–6 weeks if decision-ready
English test: Not required by ACS
Validity for visas: Home Affairs generally accepts an assessment for 3 years unless the letter says otherwise

English language requirement

For the ACS skills assessment

No English test required. No English test is needed. ACS states that it does not require any English language test for skills assessments; your English is tested for the visa.

For the visa (189, 190 and 491)

Separately, the visa needs at least Competent English. Minimum scores for tests taken on or after 7 August 2025:

IELTS (Academic or General): Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0, Speaking 6.0
PTE Academic: Listening 47, Reading 48, Writing 51, Speaking 54
TOEFL iBT: Listening 16, Reading 16, Writing 19, Speaking 19
OET: Listening 290, Reading 310, Writing 290, Speaking 330

Proficient English adds 10 points and Superior English adds 20 points in the points test.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Data Scientist?

The ANZSCO code for Data Scientist is 224115. It is a skill level 1 occupation.

Who assesses Data Scientist for Australian migration?

Data Scientist is assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS). You need a positive skills assessment before you can apply for most skilled visas.

Which Australian visas can a Data Scientist apply for?

Data Scientist is on the CSOL list, so it can be used for: 482 Skills in Demand – Core Skills stream; 186 Employer Nomination Scheme – Direct Entry. You must still meet every other visa requirement.

Do I need an English test for the Data Scientist skills assessment?

No. No English test is needed. ACS states that it does not require any English language test for skills assessments; your English is tested for the visa.

Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics ANZSCO 2022 (CC BY 4.0), Department of Home Affairs skilled occupation lists, ACS and state and territory nomination pages. Checked November 2026. General information only, not migration advice. Search all ANZSCO occupations.