Where these jobs are in Australia
| VIC | NSW | QLD | SA | WA | TAS | NT | ACT |
| 33.2% | 27.6% | 12.0% | 13.3% | 10.5% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
Source from: https://labourmarketinsights.gov.au/occupation-profile/chemists-and-food-and-wine-scientists?occupationCode=2342
Job Summary of this Unit Group:
Chemists, and Food and Wine Scientists study the chemical and physical properties of substances, develop and monitor chemical processes and production, develop new and improve existing food products, and plan and coordinate the production of wine and spirits.
Requisite Education:
Bachelor degree or higher qualification
Whether the Education can be substituted with experience:
- In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
- In the case of Wine Makers, at least five years of experience may substitute for the formal qualification
Detailed Tasks:
- conducting experiments and tests to identify the chemical composition and reactive properties of natural substances and processed materials
- analysing and conducting research to develop theories, techniques and processes, and testing the reliability of outcomes under different conditions
- developing practical applications of experimental and research findings
- testing food products for flavour, colour, taste, texture and nutritional content
- advising on preserving, processing, packaging, storing and delivering foods
- developing quality control procedures and safety standards for the manufacture of food products
- examining grape samples to assess ripeness, sugar and acid content, and determining suitability for processing
- coordinating winemaking processes, directing workers in testing and crushing grapes, fermenting juices, and fortifying, clarifying, maturing and finishing wines
- blending wines according to formulae and knowledge of winemaking techniques
234211 Chemist ANZSCO
Studies the chemical and physical properties of substances, and develops and monitors chemical processes and production.
Skill Level: 1
Skilled Occupations List: Long Term
Specialisations:
- Analytical Chemist
- Industrial Chemist
234212 Food Technologist ANZSCO
Develops new and improves existing food products, and sets standards for producing, packaging and marketing food.
Skill Level: 1
Skilled Occupations List: Long Term
Alternative Title:
- Food Scientist
234213 Wine Maker ANZSCO
Plans, supervises and coordinates the production of wine or spirits from selected varieties of grapes.
Skill Level: 1
Skilled Occupations List: Regional
Alternative Title:
- Oenologist
Caveat 10:
The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
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