Overview
EMPLOYED
24,000
PART-TIME SHARE
16%
FEMALE SHARE
33%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
N/A
MEDIAN AGE
43
ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
N/A
Summary
Financial Investment Advisers develop and implement financial plans for individuals or organisations, and advise on investment strategies and their taxation implications, securities, insurance, pension plans and real estate.
Tasks
- Interviews prospective clients to determine financial status and objectives, discusses financial options and develops financial plans and investment strategies
- Monitors investment performance, and reviews and revises investment plans based on modified needs and changes in markets
- Recommends and arranges insurance cover for clients
- Arranges to buy and sell stocks and bonds for clients
- Advises on investment strategies, sources of funds and the distribution of earnings
- Sets financial objectives, and develops and implements strategies for achieving the financial objectives
- Manages funds raised from personal superannuation savings policies and unit trusts
- May refer clients to other organisations to obtain services outlined in financial plans
Details
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Hours worked
Hours worked | Financial Investment Advisers | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Share of workers who work full-time hours | 84% | 64% |
Average full-time hours worked per week | 44 hours | 44 hours |
Industries
Financial Investment Advisers 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
33.3%
Victoria
29.7%
Queensland
18.0%
South Australia
6.3%
Western Australia
9.0%
Tasmania
1.4%
Northern Territory
0.2%
Australian Capital Territory
2.0%
Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Age and gender
Age and Gender | Financial Investment Advisers | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Median age | 43 years | 40 years |
Female share of employment | 33% | 49% |
Education
Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) | All Occupations | Financial Investment Advisers |
---|---|---|
Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 12.2 | 26.4 |
Bachelor degree | 23.2 | 43.2 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 11.1 | 18.9 |
Certificate III/IV | 19.5 | 2.5 |
Year 12 | 15.9 | 5.4 |
Year 11 | 4.0 | 0.6 |
Year 10 and below | 9.7 | 0.8 |
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