OSCA occupation

223132 Mathematician

Develops and applies mathematical principles and techniques to solve problems in all areas of the sciences, engineering, technology, social sciences, business, industry and commerce.

Major group: 2 Professionals
Unit group: 2231 Actuaries, Mathematicians and Statisticians
Edition: OSCA 2024
Skill level: Level 1

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Official ANZSCO correspondence

ANZSCO 224112 Mathematician Exact correspondence in the ABS table

Role overview

Develops and applies mathematical principles and techniques to solve problems in all areas of the sciences, engineering, technology, social sciences, business, industry and commerce.

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Occupation facts

Skill level: 1
Major group: 2 Professionals
Sub-major group: 22 Business Professionals
Minor group: 223 Information and Organisation Professionals
Unit group: 2231 Actuaries, Mathematicians and Statisticians

Tasks

Conducts research to extend mathematical knowledge in areas such as algebra, geometry, probability and logic
Applies mathematical theories and techniques to the solution of practical problems in business and management
Develops mathematical or statistical models of trends to be used for analysis or for software simulation
Performs computations and applies methods of numerical analysis to data
Addresses the relationships of quantities, magnitudes and forms using numbers and symbols

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Compare OSCA 223132 with related occupations

Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison point	Current code223132 Mathematician	223131 Actuary	223133 Statistician
Official role definition	Develops and applies mathematical principles and techniques to solve problems in all areas of the sciences, engineering, technology, social sciences, business, industry and commerce.	Analyses mathematical, statistical, demographic, financial or economic data to predict and assess long-term risks and potential impacts of future events.	Applies statistical principles to design experiments, surveys and other quantitative studies. Uses statistical techniques to collect, organise, analyse and interpret data. Uses and develops statistical methods to solve problems in all areas of the sciences, engineering, health, technology, social sciences, business, government, industry and commerce.
Skill level	Skill Level 1	Skill Level 1	Skill Level 1
Key tasks	Conducts research to extend mathematical knowledge in areas such as algebra, geometry, probability and logic Applies mathematical theories and techniques to the solution of practical problems in business and management Develops mathematical or statistical models of trends to be used for analysis or for software simulation Performs computations and applies methods of numerical analysis to data	Applies and examines complex models to forecast future events that may have financial, social or environmental impacts Analyses data to identify opportunities to improve outcomes for companies, government, society and other organisations Formulates and proposes strategies to mitigate risks and uncertainties Designs policies, assesses risk and analyses investments primarily in life insurance, superannuation, health insurance, friendly societies and financial markets	Evaluates, processes, analyses and interprets data Produces relevant statistics to describe and infer trends and patterns Applies models to experimental observations, and adjusts and recasts the models Evaluates and describes the reliability and utility of source information

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

In this section

223131Actuary
223132Mathematician
223133Statistician

Official source

Official source: ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed: 2026-04-17

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