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, Technicians And Trades Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Latrobe (M) (Tas.), accounting for 16.1% (884 people). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (14.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 233 people and 2.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Latrobe (M) (Tas.) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Latrobe (M) (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Latrobe (M) (Tas.), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
757
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
757
13.8%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
781
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
781
14.3%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
884
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
884
16.1%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
747
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
747
13.6%
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
550
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
550
10.0%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
530
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
530
9.7%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
453
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
453
8.3%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
681
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
681
12.4%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
99
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
99
1.8%
0.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+127
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+157
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+142
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+233
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+89
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+29
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+124
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+82
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+16
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Latrobe (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 | 757 | 13.8% | 13.1% | 630 | 14.0% | 13.0% | +127 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 781 | 14.3% | 16.5% | 624 | 13.9% | 15.6% | +157 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 884 | 16.1% | 14.5% | 742 | 16.5% | 14.6% | +142 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 747 | 13.6% | 13.3% | 514 | 11.5% | 12.0% | +233 | +2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 550 | 10.0% | 10.6% | 461 | 10.3% | 11.6% | +89 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 530 | 9.7% | 8.8% | 501 | 11.2% | 10.0% | +29 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 453 | 8.3% | 8.0% | 329 | 7.3% | 7.9% | +124 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 681 | 12.4% | 13.3% | 599 | 13.3% | 13.6% | +82 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 99 | 1.8% | 1.9% | 83 | 1.8% | 1.8% | +16 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 5,479 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,487 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +992 | 0.0pp |