Overview
EMPLOYED
1,900
PART-TIME SHARE
17%
FEMALE SHARE
31%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
N/A
MEDIAN AGE
38
ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
N/A
Summary
Product Testers collect product samples, conduct tests to determine quality of produce and maintain records of results.
Tasks
- Collects and labels samples for inspection
- Records details of sampling procedures and sources of samples
- Prepares samples and carries out prescribed tests
Details
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Hours worked
Hours worked | Product Testers | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Share of workers who work full-time hours | 83% | 64% |
Average full-time hours worked per week | 43 hours | 44 hours |
Industries
Product Testers 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
30.2%
Victoria
28.8%
Queensland
25.7%
South Australia
4.8%
Western Australia
7.5%
Tasmania
1.7%
Northern Territory
0.2%
Australian Capital Territory
1.3%
Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Age and gender
Age and Gender | Product Testers | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Median age | 38 years | 40 years |
Female share of employment | 31% | 49% |
Education
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Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) | All Occupations | Product Testers |
---|---|---|
Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 12.2 | 7.9 |
Bachelor degree | 23.2 | 20.3 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 11.1 | 9.5 |
Certificate III/IV | 19.5 | 24.1 |
Year 12 | 15.9 | 19.5 |
Year 11 | 4.0 | 4.3 |
Year 10 and below | 9.7 | 10.2 |
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.