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 Northern Grampians (S), accounting for 18.3% (945 people). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (14.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 83 people and 0.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Northern Grampians (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Northern Grampians (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Northern Grampians (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
945
% of total
18.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
945
18.3%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
634
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
634
12.3%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
611
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
611
11.8%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
772
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
772
14.9%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
457
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
457
8.8%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
383
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
383
7.4%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
373
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
373
7.2%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
897
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
897
17.4%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
97
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
97
1.9%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+23
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+54
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+39
0.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+83
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+25
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-26
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+46
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+50
0.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+12
+0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Northern Grampians (S). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 945 | 18.3% | 14.5% | 922 | 19.0% | 14.6% | +23 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 634 | 12.3% | 18.8% | 580 | 11.9% | 17.4% | +54 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 611 | 11.8% | 14.4% | 572 | 11.8% | 14.8% | +39 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 772 | 14.9% | 12.7% | 689 | 14.2% | 11.7% | +83 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 457 | 8.8% | 10.9% | 432 | 8.9% | 11.3% | +25 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 383 | 7.4% | 8.5% | 409 | 8.4% | 9.7% | -26 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 373 | 7.2% | 6.3% | 327 | 6.7% | 6.5% | +46 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 897 | 17.4% | 12.0% | 847 | 17.4% | 12.4% | +50 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 97 | 1.9% | 1.9% | 85 | 1.7% | 1.7% | +12 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 5,170 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,859 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +311 | 0.0pp |