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 Jamieson (Vic.), accounting for 23.4% (26 people). This share was higher than Mansfield (S) (18.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 9 people and 5.2 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Jamieson (Vic.) - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises occupation of employment for Jamieson (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mansfield (S) and change since 2016.

Occupation of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Jamieson (Vic.), with comparison markers for Mansfield (S).

Jamieson (Vic.)
Mansfield (S)

Total Occupation Managers

2021 count

26

% of total

23.4%

Change from 2016

-4.0pp

Total Occupation Professionals

2021 count

19

% of total

17.1%

Change from 2016

+5.2pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

2021 count

17

% of total

15.3%

Change from 2016

+5.8pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

2021 count

11

% of total

9.9%

Change from 2016

-3.2pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

2021 count

9

% of total

8.1%

Change from 2016

-5.0pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

2021 count

10

% of total

9.0%

Change from 2016

+0.7pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

2021 count

8

% of total

7.2%

Change from 2016

+3.6pp

Total Occupation Labourers

2021 count

16

% of total

14.4%

Change from 2016

-5.8pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Data table

Occupation of employment for Jamieson (Vic.). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mansfield (S).

Occupation of employment for Jamieson (Vic.). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mansfield (S).
Occupation of employment for Jamieson (Vic.). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mansfield (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Mansfield (S)%Count%Mansfield (S)%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers2623.4%18.5%2327.4%18.1%+3-4.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals1917.1%16.2%1011.9%15.2%+9+5.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers1715.3%16.4%89.5%16.9%+9+5.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers119.9%11.8%1113.1%10.9%0-3.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers98.1%9.9%1113.1%9.7%-2-5.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers109.0%9.2%78.3%9.8%+3+0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers87.2%5.6%33.6%5.1%+5+3.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers1614.4%10.7%1720.2%12.5%-1-5.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated00.0%1.7%00.0%1.7%00.0pp
Total111100.0%100.0%84100.0%100.0%+270.0pp