Employment
Occupation of employment
About this topic
Occupation of employment classifies employed residents by the kind of work they do in their main job. It describes the roles, skills, and tasks people perform rather than the industry they work in.
This topic is useful for understanding the skill profile and socio-economic characteristics of the resident workforce. It is best interpreted with qualifications, individual income, and industry sector of employment.
Interpretation notes
- Occupation classifies the kind of work done in a person's main job, not the employer's industry.
- It applies to employed people aged 15 years and over, so it should be read with employment status when assessing labour market conditions.
Key insight
In 2021, Managers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Central Highlands (M) (Tas.), accounting for 24.5% (242 people). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (13.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 49 people and 1 percentage point.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Central Highlands (M) (Tas.) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Central Highlands (M) (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Chart view
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Central Highlands (M) (Tas.), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
242
% of total
24.5%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
242
24.5%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
73
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
73
7.4%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
125
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
125
12.6%
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
112
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
112
11.3%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
77
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
77
7.8%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
36
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
36
3.6%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
102
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
102
10.3%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
200
% of total
20.2%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
200
20.2%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
19
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
19
1.9%
+0.2pp
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+49
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+13
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+2
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+35
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+19
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-8
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+27
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+25
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+5
+0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Central Highlands (M) (Tas.). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Tas..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 242 | 24.5% | 13.1% | 193 | 23.5% | 13.0% | +49 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 73 | 7.4% | 16.5% | 60 | 7.3% | 15.6% | +13 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 125 | 12.6% | 14.5% | 123 | 14.9% | 14.6% | +2 | -2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 112 | 11.3% | 13.3% | 77 | 9.4% | 12.0% | +35 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 77 | 7.8% | 10.6% | 58 | 7.0% | 11.6% | +19 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 36 | 3.6% | 8.8% | 44 | 5.3% | 10.0% | -8 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 102 | 10.3% | 8.0% | 75 | 9.1% | 7.9% | +27 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 200 | 20.2% | 13.3% | 175 | 21.3% | 13.6% | +25 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 19 | 1.9% | 1.9% | 14 | 1.7% | 1.8% | +5 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 989 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 823 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +166 | 0.0pp |