Police is the top employing occupation in the industry, with a mostly male, full-time employed, VET qualified workforce.
Largest employing occupations within the industry by sex, employed part-time and highest education attainment
Note: Percentages may not add up to exactly 100% due to rounding.
Number employed by sex², ABS Census 2021
Occupation | Number of workers | Percentage male | Percentage female |
|---|---|---|---|
Police | 15,900 | 71% | 29% |
Security officers and guards | 9,600 | 82% | 18% |
Inspectors and regulatory officers | 7,500 | 44% | 56% |
General clerks | 7,200 | 24% | 76% |
Contract, program and project administrators | 6,600 | 37% | 63% |
Other miscellaneous labourers | 5,200 | 53% | 47% |
Policy and planning managers | 4,900 | 38% | 62% |
Prison officers | 4,700 | 65% | 35% |
Other information and organisation professionals | 3,800 | 45% | 55% |
Information officers | 3,600 | 29% | 71% |
Percentage working part-time in 2021
Occupation | Percentage working part-time |
|---|---|
Police | 8% |
Security officers and guards | 27% |
Inspectors and regulatory officers | 21% |
General clerks | 28% |
Contract, program and project administrators | 18% |
Other miscellaneous labourers | 71% |
Policy and planning managers | 14% |
Prison officers | 8% |
Other information and organisation professionals | 21% |
Information officers | 36% |
Highest educational attainment in 2021
Occupation | Percentage VET | Percentage higher education | Percentage no post-school qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
Police | 53% | 29% | 18% |
Security officers and guards | 41% | 25% | 34% |
Inspectors and regulatory officers | 32% | 44% | 24% |
General clerks | 34% | 36% | 30% |
Contract, program and project administrators | 24% | 63% | 13% |
Other miscellaneous labourers | 31% | 10% | 59% |
Policy and planning managers | 10% | 86% | 4% |
Prison officers | 57% | 15% | 28% |
Other information and organisation professionals | 17% | 71% | 12% |
Information officers | 30% | 36% | 34% |
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