Australian Education Pathways

Human Resource Professionals

University degree Moderate growth · ANZSCO skill level 1 · occupation 2231

Human Resource Professionals plan, develop, implement and evaluate staff recruitment, assist in resolving disputes by advising on workplace matters, and represent industrial, commercial, union, employer and other parties in negotiations on issues such as enterprise bargaining, rates of pay and conditions of employment.

People employed84,700
Median pay$1,970per week, full-time
Projected growth+7.4%over 5 years (to 2030)
Recent growth-0.2%per year
Median age38
Female share73%

How do you get there?

Highest qualification held by people in this job: 51.8% university · 27.3% vet / tafe · 18% school / entry (ABS Census via JSA).

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Where these jobs are

NSW 30.1% · VIC 26.5% · QLD 20% · WA 11.7% · SA 5.1% · ACT 3.3% · TAS 2.2% · NT 1%

Top industries

Administrative and Support 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.