Jobs by Occupation

Managers. 1 in 4 are aged 55 years or old and the top employing occupations are Retail Managers, Advertising, Publication Relations and Sales Managers and Construction Managers.

Professionals. 3 out of 4 hold a bachelor degree or higher qualification and the top employing occupations are Registered Nurses, Accountants and Primary School Teachers.

Technicians and Trades Workers. 84% are employed full-time and the top employing occupations are Electricians, Metal Fitters and Machinists and Carpenters and Joiners.

Community and Personal Service Workers. More than 40% are employed in Health Care and Social Assistance and the top employing occupations are Aged and Disabled Carers, Child Carers and Education Aides.

Clerical and Administrative Workers. Almost 3 in 4 workers identify as female and the top employing occupations are General Clerks, Receptionists and Accounting Clerks.

Sales Workers. 38% are aged 15 to 24 years and the top employing occupations are General Sales Assistants, Checkout Operators and Office Cashiers and Real Estate Sales Agents.

Machinery Operators and Drivers. 81% are employed full-time and the top employing occupations are Truck Drivers, Storepersons and Delivery Drivers.

Labourers. Around 60% do not hold post-school qualifications and the top employing occupations are Commercial Cleaners, Kitchenhands and Building and Plumbing Labourers.