Storepersons and sales-related are the largest employing occupations in this industry; with a mostly male, full-time employed, school 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Storepersons | 5,900 | 76% | 24% |
Sales assistants (general) | 4,800 | 58% | 42% |
Advertising, public relations and sales managers | 4,400 | 70% | 30% |
Sales representatives | 4,300 | 70% | 30% |
Purchasing and supply logistics clerks | 3,500 | 61% | 39% |
Importers, exporters and wholesalers | 3,300 | 75% | 25% |
Technical sales representatives | 2,800 | 68% | 32% |
Accounting clerks | 2,300 | 16% | 84% |
Forklift drivers | 2,100 | 96% | 4% |
Retail managers | 2,000 | 69% | 31% |
Percentage working part-time in 2021
Occupation | Percentage working part-time |
|---|---|
Storepersons | 28% |
Sales assistants (general) | 41% |
Advertising, public relations and sales managers | 9% |
Sales representatives | 15% |
Purchasing and supply logistics clerks | 15% |
Importers, exporters and wholesalers | 27% |
Technical sales representatives | 8% |
Accounting clerks | 30% |
Forklift drivers | 14% |
Retail managers | 18% |
Highest educational attainment in 2021
Occupation | Percentage VET | Percentage higher education | Percentage no post-school qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
Storepersons | 28% | 15% | 57% |
Sales assistants (general) | 28% | 17% | 55% |
Advertising, public relations and sales managers | 26% | 49% | 25% |
Sales representatives | 32% | 26% | 42% |
Purchasing and supply logistics clerks | 31% | 26% | 43% |
Importers, exporters and wholesalers | 25% | 35% | 40% |
Technical sales representatives | 26% | 49% | 25% |
Accounting clerks | 30% | 29% | 41% |
Forklift drivers | 27% | 7% | 66% |
Retail managers | 31% | 27% | 42% |
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