Physicist

Description

Studies matter, space, time, energy, forces and fields, and the interrelationship between these physical phenomena to further understand the laws governing the behaviour of the universe, and seeks to apply these laws to solve practical problems and discover new information about the Earth, the universe and space weather.

Description

This unit group covers Natural and Physical Science Professionals not elsewhere classified. It includes Conservators, Meteorologists and Physicists.

Tasks include

• Conducts research to develop and improve theories and laws related to physics
• Develops methods and procedures to study, identify or characterise physical phenomena
• Studies the relationship between place and time related to celestial bodies
• Applies physics theories and techniques in the development and improvement of scientific, industrial and military applications
• Calculates, models and analyses physical and astronomical data
• Develops scientific models or theories to explain properties exhibited by the natural world
• Predicts and monitors solar flares, solar wind conditions, ionospheric irregularities, or geomagnetic and ionospheric storms