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Ministers of Religion

University degree Moderate growth · ANZSCO skill level 1 · occupation 2722

Ministers of Religion perform spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faiths, and provide motivation, guidance and training in religious life for the people of congregations and parishes, and the wider community.

People employed18,800
Median pay$1,994per week, full-time
Projected growth+9.3%over 5 years (to 2030)
Recent growth-2.1%per year
Median age49
Female share34%

How do you get there?

Highest qualification held by people in this job: 70.3% university · 21.3% vet / tafe · 5.9% school / entry (ABS Census via JSA).

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Where these jobs are

NSW 30.9% · QLD 23.8% · VIC 17.9% · WA 12.9% · SA 8.8% · TAS 2.4% · ACT 2% · NT 1.2%

Top industries

Other Services · Education and Training · 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.