Overview
EMPLOYED
150
PART-TIME SHARE
76%
FEMALE SHARE
88%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
N/A
MEDIAN AGE
55
ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
N/A
Summary
Herbalists (Western) utilise plants and plant based material to create medicines to help prevent or treat various illnesses.
Tasks
- Interviews clients to work out their needs
- Treats emotional, psychological and physical imbalances of the body, using natural techniques and diagnostic methods
- Monitors and corrects imbalances in the body using herbal supplements
- Records clients' weight and measurements
- Instructs clients on the use of herbal supplements
Details
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Hours worked
Hours worked | Herbalists (Western) | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Share of workers who work full-time hours | 24% | 64% |
Average full-time hours worked per week | 41 hours | 44 hours |
Industries
Herbalists (Western) 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
60.1%
Victoria
11.8%
Queensland
15.7%
South Australia
3.9%
Western Australia
5.2%
Tasmania
2.0%
Northern Territory
0.0%
Australian Capital Territory
0.0%
Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Age and gender
Age and Gender | Herbalists (Western) | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Median age | 55 years | 40 years |
Female share of employment | 88% | 49% |
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Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) | All Occupations | Herbalists (Western) |
---|---|---|
Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 12.2 | 11.8 |
Bachelor degree | 23.2 | 35.9 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 11.1 | 35.9 |
Certificate III/IV | 19.5 | 0.0 |
Year 12 | 15.9 | 2.0 |
Year 11 | 4.0 | 4.6 |
Year 10 and below | 9.7 | 0.0 |
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