Education and Training is one of Australia’s largest employing industries and includes teaching occupations across all levels of schools, as well as University Lecturers and Tutors. Around 71% of the workforce is female, the second highest percentage for any industry within Australia. Part-time work is also relatively common (around 40% of jobs).
Top Employing Occupations
| Occupation |
|---|
| Primary School Teachers |
| Secondary School Teachers |
| Education Aides |
| University Lecturers and Tutors |
| Private Tutors and Teachers |
| General Clerks |
| Child Carers |
| Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers |
| Special Education Teachers |
| Vocational Education Teachers |
| School Principals |
| Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials |
| Education Advisers and Reviewers |
| Commercial Cleaners |
| Office Managers |
| Counsellors |
| Other Education Managers |
| Contract, Program and Project Administrators |
| Receptionists |
| Bookkeepers |
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Most people who work in Education and Training have post-school qualifications, with almost two-thirds of workers holding a bachelor degree or higher (the highest of any industry). Reflecting the time taken to gain these qualifications, only 9% of this workforce is aged 15 to 24 years old. While most jobs need a university degree, lower skilled jobs like Education Aides can provide an employment pathway.
In addition, a relatively large share of workers are aged 55 years or older (22%), which suggests retirements will create employment opportunities in this industry over the next decade.
Sources: ABS, Labour Force (seasonally adjusted and annual averages of original data); ABS, Characteristics of Employment; ABS, Education and Work.