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 Tasman (M), accounting for 17.6% (165 people). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (13.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 41 people and 2.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Tasman (M) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Tasman (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tasman (M), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
165
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
165
17.6%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
146
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
146
15.5%
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
142
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
142
15.1%
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
123
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
123
13.1%
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
83
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
83
8.8%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
43
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
43
4.6%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
62
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
62
6.6%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
151
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
151
16.1%
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
25
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
25
2.7%
+2.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+19
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+41
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+39
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+3
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+11
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+3
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+23
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+5
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+21
+2.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Tasman (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 | 165 | 17.6% | 13.1% | 146 | 18.3% | 13.0% | +19 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 146 | 15.5% | 16.5% | 105 | 13.2% | 15.6% | +41 | +2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 142 | 15.1% | 14.5% | 103 | 12.9% | 14.6% | +39 | +2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 123 | 13.1% | 13.3% | 120 | 15.1% | 12.0% | +3 | -2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 83 | 8.8% | 10.6% | 72 | 9.0% | 11.6% | +11 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 43 | 4.6% | 8.8% | 40 | 5.0% | 10.0% | +3 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 62 | 6.6% | 8.0% | 39 | 4.9% | 7.9% | +23 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 151 | 16.1% | 13.3% | 146 | 18.3% | 13.6% | +5 | -2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 25 | 2.7% | 1.9% | 4 | 0.5% | 1.8% | +21 | +2.2pp |
| Total | 939 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 797 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +142 | 0.0pp |