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 Southern Midlands (M), accounting for 16.4% (492 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 85 people and 1.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Southern Midlands (M) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Southern Midlands (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Chart view
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Southern Midlands (M), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
449
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
449
15.0%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
280
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
280
9.4%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
492
% of total
16.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
492
16.4%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
372
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
372
12.4%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
343
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
343
11.5%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
250
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
250
8.4%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
311
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
311
10.4%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
415
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
415
13.9%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
88
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
88
2.9%
+0.3pp
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+30
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+56
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+73
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+85
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+72
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+13
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+60
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+6
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+21
+0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Southern Midlands (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 | 449 | 15.0% | 13.1% | 419 | 16.1% | 13.0% | +30 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 280 | 9.4% | 16.5% | 224 | 8.6% | 15.6% | +56 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 492 | 16.4% | 14.5% | 419 | 16.1% | 14.6% | +73 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 372 | 12.4% | 13.3% | 287 | 11.0% | 12.0% | +85 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 343 | 11.5% | 10.6% | 271 | 10.4% | 11.6% | +72 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 250 | 8.4% | 8.8% | 237 | 9.1% | 10.0% | +13 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 311 | 10.4% | 8.0% | 251 | 9.7% | 7.9% | +60 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 415 | 13.9% | 13.3% | 409 | 15.7% | 13.6% | +6 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 88 | 2.9% | 1.9% | 67 | 2.6% | 1.8% | +21 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 2,994 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,599 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +395 | 0.0pp |