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University degree Strong growth · ANZSCO skill level 1 · occupation 2242

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People employed9,800
Median pay$2,279per week, full-time
Projected growth+17.3%over 5 years (to 2030)
Recent growth+4.1%per year
Median age41
Female share82%

How do you get there?

Highest qualification held by people in this job: 68.1% university · 17.6% vet / tafe · 12% school / entry (ABS Census via JSA).

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Where these jobs are

NSW 38.2% · VIC 25.5% · ACT 9.8% · QLD 9.6% · WA 9.5% · SA 3.8% · TAS 2.2% · NT 1.4%

Top industries

Arts and Recreation Services · Public Administration and Safety · Health Care and Social Assistance.

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation profiles (Feb 2026) + Employment Projections (May 2025–2035). © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Figures are national estimates.