Last Updated on March 20, 2026 by Ozlinks Education
ANZSCO 224116 Statistician
Skill Level: 1
ANZSCO 224116 and ANZSCO 224113 refer to the same occupation, ‘Statistician’. However, they are listed on separate migration occupation lists that are used for skill assessment and for determining eligibility for visas.
- ANZSCO 224116 listed on Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)
- ANZSCO 224113 listed on Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
Job Descriptions
224116 Statistician designs and applies statistical principles and techniques for collecting, organising and interpreting quantifiable data, and uses statistical methodologies to produce statistical reports and analyses for government, commercial and other purposes.
Tasks include
Highly relevant tasks include, but are not limited to:
- 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
Specialisations:
- Biometrician
- Biostatistician
- Demographer
- Epidemiologist
ANZSCO Skill Level 1
The occupation of 224116 Statistician requires a qualification that is assessed as comparable to the ANZSCO Skills Level 1 of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) bachelor’s degree or a higher degree, specifically in a field that is highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
- bachelor’s degree or higher degree and in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
AQF bachelor’s degree or higher (master’s or PhD) in fields such as statistics, mathematics, economics, or actuarial studies.
Occupations Group
Skills Assessment Tour Guide
Assessing Authority: VETASSESS (Group: A)
A skills assessment is a mandatory requirement for the subclass Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) subclass 186 visa under the Direct Entry Stream, the Skilled Nominated 190, and regional visas 491 and employer sponsor regional visa 494.
Assessing Authority for the 224116 Statistician
VETASSESS is the assessing authority that conducts skills assessments for the occupation ANZSCO 224116 Statistician
For assistance with your skills assessment application, please reach out to Ozlinks Migration.
Criteria for a positive Skills Assessment
Skills Assessment of the qualification involves assessment of both the qualification level and content. Qualifications are assessed according to the guidelines published by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training.
In order to achieve a successful skills assessment outcome, a positive assessment for both qualifications and employment is required.
Qualifications
- This occupation requires a qualification assessed as comparable to the education level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) bachelor’s degree or higher degree and in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
Employment:
- at least one year of post-qualification employment at an appropriate skill level,
- undertaken in the last five years,
- working 20 hours or more per week, and
- highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
Processing Time
The full skills assessment process for this occupation will take between 8 and 10 weeks from the date you submit and pay for the application to VETASSESS. The time it takes to finish depends on how quickly VETASSESS get all of the required documents and any other information from you. Making sure you've given all the necessary documents in the right format will help cut down on the time it takes to process.
What will I get after the assessment?
When your application for a skills assessment is done, the assessing authority will send you an email with a soft copy of the skills assessment outcome letter.
The letter should contain the required skill level outcome, whether your qualification is assessed as comparable to the education level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) or not. Furthermore, it outlines the employment period that you have claimed and whether the evidence that you provided is met or not. If you meet both the qualifications and employment criteria for the skill assessment, you will get a positive result. If you don't, you will get an unsuccessful result.
Application Fees
The following table provides an outline of the fees that are charged by VETASSESS in accordance with it for the purpose of their service of full skill assessments for professional occupations.
| Application Fees – Full Skills Assessment | |
| Applicant is a resident of Australia for tax purposes* (fee includes GST) | AUD $1,205.60 |
| Applicant is NOT a resident of Australia for tax purposes*(fee excludes GST) | AUD $1,096.00 |
Potential Visa Pathways for 224116 Statistician
The ANZSCO 224116 Statistician occupation is currently included on the following migration occupation lists:
Occupation: ANZSCO 224116 Statistician with the potential to obtain a pathway from temporary to permanent residency through the following visas:
General Skilled Migration Program
The General Skilled Migration program is a points-based visa that enables eligible overseas skilled workers to migrate to Australia without the need for an employer to sponsor their visa. In order to qualify for general skilled migration visas, you must possess a skill in a profession that is in high demand in Australia.
This visa system is points-based and assesses applicants on a variety of criteria, such as their academic background, work experience, English language proficiency, and age. The program ensures that migrants can effectively integrate into the Australian workforce and society by prioritising those with skills in demand in addition to addressing labour shortages.
Successful applicants can stay and work in Australia indefinitely on a permanent visa. The General Skilled Migration program is divided into three visa subclasses, which include:
- Subclass 189 Skilled Independent Visa
- Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated Visa
- Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional Visa
Skill Assessment Support
We provide skill assessment support for individuals seeking to complete the skills assessment for the occupation ANZSCO 224116 Statistician.
Our services include guidance on the qualifications and employment evidence you need to gather, as well as advice on what to include in your résumé and how to obtain employer reference letters.
Our expertise in document checks allows us to ensure that your applications meet all necessary requirements, maximizing your chances of achieving the best possible outcome.
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Frequent Ask Questions
Here is a list of common questions that our clients ask us regarding ANZSCO 224116 Statistician skills assessment. If you need more information do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
In most cases, you’ll need to provide the following documents:
Personal Documents
- Passport bio page
- Passport photo
- Other identification: national ID, driver license
- Current CV/Resume
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher degree includes AQF master’s degree or AQF Doctoral Degree.
- A full academic transcript
Employments Evidence Documents.
- Employment contract
- Personal tax return
- Superannuation Statement
- Employment Verification Letter
- Payslips
The ANZSCO occupation code for a Statistician in Australia is 224116 , as classified by the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations system.
To become a 224116 statistician in Australia, it is typically required to hold an AQF bachelor’s degree or higher (master’s or PhD) in fields such as statistics, mathematics, economics, or actuarial studies.
Yes, a Statistician is regarded as a skilled worker. The Statistician occupation, classified under ANZSCO code 224116, is designated as Skill Level 1. It is currently in high demand and lists on the migration occupation lists:
VETASSESS is the assessing authority in Australia that conducts skills assessments for the occupation ANZSCO 224116 Statistician.
Ozlinks Migration Agent is here to assist you with the skills assessment for the occupation 224116 Statistician. With our extensive experience in this area, we offer step-by-step guidance to help you meet all document requirements and maximise your chances of a positive outcome.