Public Administration and Safety includes federal, state and local government administration and services like the police force. It was one of the few industries to experience growth over the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase in workers is potentially due to the development and implementation of support programs as part of the Australian Government’s Coronavirus economic response, or equivalent state/territory government initiatives.
Top Employing Occupations
| Occupation |
|---|
| General Clerks |
| Police |
| Contract, Program and Project Administrators |
| Security Officers and Guards |
| Inspectors and Regulatory Officers |
| Intelligence and Policy Analysts |
| Information Officers |
| Prison Officers |
| Other Miscellaneous Labourers |
| Office Managers |
| Welfare Support Workers |
| Policy and Planning Managers |
| Accounting Clerks |
| Fire and Emergency Workers |
| Other Information and Organisation Professionals |
| Accountants |
| Other Specialist Managers |
| Welfare, Recreation and Community Arts Workers |
| Human Resource Professionals |
| Keyboard Operators |
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This workforce is highly skilled (more than three quarters of workers hold post-school qualifications), relatively old (just 6% are aged 15 to 24 years) and full-time work is common (83% of employment). Given this, there are fewer opportunities for entry level positions within this industry. All federal government departments, though, offer graduate programs for university graduates interested in a career in the Australian Public Service.
Sources: ABS, Labour Force (seasonally adjusted and annual averages of original data); ABS, Characteristics of Employment; ABS, Education and Work.