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 King Island (M), accounting for 24.6% (206 people). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (13.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Machinery Operators And Drivers, which decreased by 15 people and 2.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
King Island (M) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for King Island (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for King Island (M), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
206
% of total
24.6%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
206
24.6%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
77
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
77
9.2%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
110
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
110
13.1%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
61
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
61
7.3%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
80
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
80
9.5%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
46
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
46
5.5%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
45
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
45
5.4%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
187
% of total
22.3%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
187
22.3%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
20
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
20
2.4%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
0
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+9
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+14
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+7
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+10
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
0
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-15
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-2
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+7
+0.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for King Island (M). 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 | 206 | 24.6% | 13.1% | 206 | 25.8% | 13.0% | 0 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 77 | 9.2% | 16.5% | 68 | 8.5% | 15.6% | +9 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 110 | 13.1% | 14.5% | 96 | 12.0% | 14.6% | +14 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 61 | 7.3% | 13.3% | 54 | 6.8% | 12.0% | +7 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 80 | 9.5% | 10.6% | 70 | 8.8% | 11.6% | +10 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 46 | 5.5% | 8.8% | 46 | 5.8% | 10.0% | 0 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 45 | 5.4% | 8.0% | 60 | 7.5% | 7.9% | -15 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 187 | 22.3% | 13.3% | 189 | 23.7% | 13.6% | -2 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 20 | 2.4% | 1.9% | 13 | 1.6% | 1.8% | +7 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 838 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 797 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +41 | 0.0pp |