ANZSCO 133511

Forest Managers

Overview

EMPLOYED

610

PART-TIME SHARE

9%

FEMALE SHARE

15%

MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS

N/A

MEDIAN AGE

47

ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH

N/A

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Summary

Forest Managers manage the production activities of forestry operations.

Tasks

  • Determines, implements and monitors production strategies, policies and plans
  • Plans details of production activities in terms of output, quality, quantity, cost, time available and labour requirements
  • Controls the operation of production plant and quality procedures through the planning of maintenance, designation of operating hours, and supply of parts and tools
  • Monitors production output and costs, adjusting the processes and resources to minimise costs
  • Informs other managers about production matters
  • Oversees acquisition and installation of new plant and equipment
  • Directs research into production methods, recommending and implementing appropriate initiatives
  • Controls preparation of production records and reports
  • Co-ordinates the implementation of occupational health and safety requirements
  • Directs staff activities and monitors their performance

ANZSCO Classification

Details

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    Hours worked

    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Note: those who were classified as "Employed, away from work" at the time of the 2021 Census (accounting for approx. 8% of total employment), have been excluded from the "Average full-time hours worked per week" denominator.
    Hours worked Forest Managers All Occupations
    Share of workers who work full-time hours 91% 64%
    Average full-time hours worked per week 44 hours 44 hours

    Industries

    Forest Managers work in industries like:

    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Note: industries that comprise less than 5% of an occupation have been suppressed.

    States and territories

    New South Wales

    19.9%

    Victoria

    32.6%

    Queensland

    11.3%

    South Australia

    9.2%

    Tasmania

    9.9%

    Northern Territory

    1.0%

    Australian Capital Territory

    0.7%

    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.

    Age and gender

    Age and Gender Profile
    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Age and Gender Forest Managers All Occupations
    Median age 47 years 40 years
    Female share of employment 15% 49%
    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Age Profile (% Share) All Occupations Forest Managers
    15–19 5.2 0.0
    20–24 9.1 2.3
    25–34 22.7 13.8
    35–44 22.3 24.8
    45–54 20.4 31.3
    55–59 8.8 14.3
    60–64 6.5 9.7
    65 and Over 4.9 4.1

    Education

    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence. Highest qualification completed by workers in this job (in any field of study).
    Qualifications needed by new workers might be different from the qualifications of workers already in the job.
    Note: the sum of the educational attainment categories may not add up to 100% due to the exclusion of non-descriptive categories such as not stated responses.
    Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) All Occupations Forest Managers
    Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate 12.2 8.7
    Bachelor degree 23.2 29.4
    Advanced Diploma/Diploma 11.1 14.5
    Certificate III/IV 19.5 20.9
    Year 12 15.9 7.4
    Year 11 4.0 3.1
    Year 10 and below 9.7 10.9
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      Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations

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