Overview
EMPLOYED
20,600
PART-TIME SHARE
17%
FEMALE SHARE
45%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
N/A
MEDIAN AGE
45
ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
N/A
Summary
Occupational Health and Safety Advisers develop, implement and evaluate risk management policies and programs, train employees in occupational health and safety procedures, monitor and audit the workplace, and record and investigate incidents to ensure safe and healthy working conditions.
Tasks
- Controls hazards and risks in the workplace
- Develops, implements and monitors programmes minimising workplace and environmental pollution involving chemical and physical hazards
- Promotes ergonomic principles within the workplace such as matching furniture, equipment and work activities to the needs of employees
- Inspects and audits workplaces, processes, plant, and chemical and physical hazards for legislative compliance
- Trains employees in personal protective equipment and safe working procedures
- Records and investigates injuries and equipment damage, and reports safety performance
- Co-ordinates the return of injured workers into the workplace
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Hours worked
Hours worked | Occupational Health and Safety Advisers | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Share of workers who work full-time hours | 83% | 64% |
Average full-time hours worked per week | 45 hours | 44 hours |
Industries
Occupational Health and Safety 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
25.0%
Victoria
22.8%
Queensland
22.8%
South Australia
6.9%
Western Australia
17.6%
Tasmania
1.9%
Northern Territory
1.1%
Australian Capital Territory
1.9%
Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Age and gender
Age and Gender | Occupational Health and Safety Advisers | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Median age | 45 years | 40 years |
Female share of employment | 45% | 49% |
Education
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Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) | All Occupations | Occupational Health and Safety Advisers |
---|---|---|
Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 12.2 | 18.7 |
Bachelor degree | 23.2 | 24.4 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 11.1 | 26.2 |
Certificate III/IV | 19.5 | 18.0 |
Year 12 | 15.9 | 5.9 |
Year 11 | 4.0 | 1.3 |
Year 10 and below | 9.7 | 2.5 |
Occupation profiles data
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Occupation profiles data - November 2024.xlsx
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DownloadAustralian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) is the skill-based classification system used to categorise occupations in the Australian and New Zealand labour markets. ANZSCO provides a basis for the standardised collection, analysis and dissemination of occupation data. Visit the ABS website to learn how ANZSCO works. Jobs and Skills Australia displays data for occupations that are defined by ANZSCO 2013 Version 1.3.