Occupations by focus area

Occupations grouped by focus area for ANZSCO public consultation

Updated as of 06/10/2023

Public consultation rounds will be held across 2023 and 2024 with each round targeting selected occupations grouped by focus area.

Focus areas have been grouped based on common industry (as defined by the Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC)). Occupations for some segments of the labour market such as 'Clean Energy', may be reviewed across a number of focus areas.

We will be inviting submissions on these focus areas through the ABS Consultation Hub. Feedback will be sought on the accuracy of current occupation skill levels and descriptions and any occupations anticipated to emerge in the next 5 to 10 years. 

Find more information on how to participate including the schedule for public consultation.

Focus areas - Consultation round 3, 10 Oct–5 Dec 2023

Agriculture, forestry and fishing

121111 Aquaculture Farmer

121311 Apiarist

121312 Beef Cattle Farmer

121313 Dairy Cattle Farmer

121314 Deer Farmer

121315 Goat Farmer

121316 Horse Breeder

121318 Pig Farmer

121321 Poultry Farmer

121322 Sheep Farmer

121323 Mixed Cattle and Sheep Farmer

121399 Livestock Farmers nec

121511 Cotton Grower

121512 Grain, Oilseed, Pulse or Pasture Grower / Field Crop Grower

121513 Sugar Cane Grower

121599 Broadacre Crop Growers nec

121611 Flower Grower

121612 Fruit Grower

121613 Nut Grower

121614 Production Nursery Grower

121615 Turf Grower

121616 Vegetable Grower (Aus) / Market Gardener (NZ)

121617 Wine Grape Grower

121699 Horticultural Crop Growers nec

121711 Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farmer

121799 Mixed Production Farmers nec

133511 Production Manager (Forestry)

234111 Agricultural Consultant

234113 Forester / Forest Scientist

234114 Agricultural Research Scientist

234115 Agronomist

234116 Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist

234711 Veterinarian

311112 Agricultural and Agritech Technician

311113 Animal Husbandry Technician

311114 Aquaculture or Fisheries Technician

311115 Irrigation Designer

311311 Fisheries Officer

311312 Meat Inspector

311313 Biosecurity Officer

311314 Primary Products Quality Assurance Officer

311399 Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officers nec

361111 Dog Handler or Trainer

361112 Horse Trainer

361113 Pet Groomer

361114 Zookeeper

361115 Kennel Hand

361116 Track Rider

361199 Animal Attendants and Trainers nec

361311 Veterinary Nurse

362111 Florist

362312 Sports Turf Manager

362313 Sports Turf Trades Worker

362411 Nurseryperson

362511 Arborist

362512 Tree Worker

362611 Gardener (General)

362711 Landscape Gardener

362712 Irrigation Technician

363111 Aquaculture Supervisor

363112 Fishing Leading Hand

363113 Forestry Operations Supervisor

363114 Horticultural Supervisor or Specialist

363115 Senior Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker

363116 Senior Broadacre Crop Farm Worker

363117 Vineyard Supervisor

363199 Senior Aquaculture, Crop and Forestry Workers nec

363211 Senior Beef Cattle Station Worker

363212 Senior Cattle and Sheep Farm Worker

363213 Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker

363214 Senior Piggery Stockperson

363215 Senior Sheep Farm Worker

363299 Senior Livestock Farm Workers nec

363311 Shearer

363312 Wool Classer

721111 Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator

721112 Logging Plant Operator

842111 Aquaculture Worker

842211 Cotton Farm Worker

842212 Fruit Farm Worker

842213 Fruit Picker

842214 Grain, Oilseed, Pulse and Pasture Farm Worker (Aus) / Field Farm Worker (NZ)

842215 Mushroom Picker

842216 Nut Farm Worker

842217 Sugar Cane Farm Worker

842218 Vegetable Farm Worker (Aus) / Market Garden Worker (NZ)

842221 Vegetable Picker

842222 Vineyard Worker

842299 Crop Farm Workers nec

842311 Beef Cattle Farm Worker

842312 Cattle and Sheep Farm Worker

842313 Dairy Cattle Farm Worker

842314 Livestock Husbandry Worker

842315 Piggery Farm Worker

842316 Poultry Farm Worker

842317 Sheep Farm Worker

842318 Stablehand

842321 Wool Handler

842399 Livestock Farm Workers nec

842411 Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker

842499 Mixed Production Farm Workers nec

843111 Forestry Worker

843112 Logging Assistant

843113 Tree Faller

843211 Garden Labourer

843311 Horticultural Nursery Assistant

843411 Pest Control Technician

843911 Hunter-Trapper

843912 Irrigation Assistant

843999 Forestry and Garden Workers nec

899211 Deck Hand

899212 Fishing Hand

899999 Labourers nec

Focus areas - Consultation round 2, 15 Jun–11 Aug 2023

Construction

Manufacturing

133411 Manufacturer

133512 Production Manager (Manufacturing)

225411 Sales Representative (Industrial Products)

225412 Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products)

225499 Technical Sales Representatives nec

232311 Fashion Designer

232312 Industrial Designer

232313 Jewellery Designer

322111 Blacksmith

322112 Electroplater

322113 Farrier

322114 Metal Casting Trades Worker

322115 Metal Polisher

322211 Sheetmetal Worker

322311 Metal Fabricator

322312 Pressure Welder

322313 Welder (First Class) (Aus) / Welder (NZ)

323211 Fitter (General)

323212 Fitter and Turner

323213 Fitter-Welder

323214 Metal Machinist (First Class)

323215 Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic

323299 Metal Fitters and Machinists nec

323311 Engraver

323312 Gunsmith

323313 Locksmith

323314 Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer

323315 Saw Doctor

323316 Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer

323411 Engineering Patternmaker

323412 Toolmaker

392111 Print Finisher

392112 Screen Printer

392211 Graphic Pre-press Trades Worker

392311 Printing Machinist

392312 Small Offset Printer

393111 Canvas Goods Fabricator

393112 Leather Goods Maker

393113 Sail Maker

393114 Shoemaker

393211 Apparel Cutter

393212 Clothing Patternmaker

393213 Dressmaker or Tailor

393299 Clothing Trades Workers nec

393311 Upholsterer

394112 Cabinet Maker

394113 Furniture Maker

394211 Furniture Finisher

394212 Picture Framer

394213 Wood Machinist

394214 Wood Turner

394299 Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec

399111 Boat Builder and Repairer

399112 Shipwright

399411 Jeweller

399916 Plastics Technician

399999 Technicians and Trades Workers nec

711111 Clay Products Machine Operator

711112 Concrete Products Machine Operator

711113 Glass Production Machine Operator

711114 Stone Processing Machine Operator

711199 Clay, Concrete, Glass and Stone Processing Machine Operators nec

711211 Industrial Spraypainter

711311 Paper Products Machine Operator

711313 Sawmilling Operator

711314 Other Wood Processing Machine Operator

711411 Photographic Developer and Printer

711511 Plastic Cablemaking Machine Operator

711512 Plastic Compounding and Reclamation Machine Operator

711513 Plastics Fabricator or Welder

711514 Plastics Production Machine Operator (General)

711515 Reinforced Plastic and Composite Production Worker

711516 Rubber Production Machine Operator

711599 Plastics and Rubber Production Machine Operators nec

711611 Sewing Machinist

711711 Footwear Production Machine Operator

711712 Hide and Skin Processing Machine Operator

711713 Knitting Machine Operator

711714 Textile Dyeing and Finishing Machine Operator

711715 Weaving Machine Operator

711716 Yarn Carding and Spinning Machine Operator

711799 Textile and Footwear Production Machine Operators nec

711911 Chemical Production Machine Operator

711912 Motion Picture Projectionist

711913 Sand Blaster

711914 Sterilisation Technician

711999 Machine Operators nec

712311 Engineering Production Worker

712912 Bulk Materials Handling Plant Operator

712913 Cement Production Plant Operator

712914 Concrete Batching Plant Operator

712915 Concrete Pump Operator

712916 Paper and Pulp Mill Operator

712999 Stationary Plant Operators nec

831111 Baking Factory Worker

831112 Brewery Worker

831113 Confectionery Maker

831114 Dairy Products Maker

831115 Fruit and Vegetable Factory Worker

831116 Grain Mill Worker

831117 Sugar Mill Worker

831118 Winery Cellar Hand

831199 Food and Drink Factory Workers nec

831211 Meat Boner and Slicer

831212 Slaughterer

831311 Meat Process Worker

831312 Poultry Process Worker

831313 Seafood Process Worker

832111 Chocolate Packer

832112 Container Filler

832113 Fruit and Vegetable Packer

832114 Meat Packer

832115 Seafood Packer

832199 Packers nec

832211 Product Assembler

839111 Metal Engineering Process Worker

839211 Plastics Factory Worker

839212 Rubber Factory Worker

839311 Product Examiner

839312 Product Grader

839313 Product Tester

839411 Paper and Pulp Mill Worker

839412 Sawmill or Timber Yard Worker

839413 Wood and Wood Products Factory Worker

839911 Cement and Concrete Plant Worker

839912 Chemical Plant Worker

839913 Clay Processing Factory Worker

839914 Fabric and Textile Factory Worker

839915 Footwear Factory Worker

839916 Glass Processing Worker

839917 Hide and Skin Processing Worker

839918 Recycling Worker

839999 Factory Process Workers nec

899511 Printer's Assistant

899512 Printing Table Worker

Medical, nursing and other health care services

134211 Medical Administrator / Medical Superintendent

134212 Nursing Clinical Director

134213 Primary Health Organisation Manager

134299 Health and Welfare Services Managers nec

224213 Health Information Manager

234611 Medical Laboratory Scientist

234612 Respiratory Scientist

234915 Exercise Physiologist

251211 Medical Diagnostic Radiographer

251212 Medical Radiation Therapist

251213 Nuclear Medicine Technologist

251214 Sonographer

251311 Environmental Health Officer

251312 Occupational Health and Safety Adviser

251412 Orthoptist

251511 Hospital Pharmacist

251512 Industrial Pharmacist

251513 Retail Pharmacist

251911 Health Promotion Officer

251912 Orthotist or Prosthetist

251999 Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec

252299 Complementary Health Therapists nec

252411 Occupational Therapist

252611 Podiatrist

252711 Audiologist

253111 General Practitioner

253112 Resident Medical Officer

253211 Anaesthetist

253311 Specialist Physician (General Medicine)

253312 Cardiologist

253313 Clinical Haematologist

253314 Medical Oncologist

253315 Endocrinologist

253316 Gastroenterologist

253317 Intensive Care Specialist

253318 Neurologist

253321 Paediatrician

253322 Renal Medicine Specialist

253323 Rheumatologist

253324 Thoracic Medicine Specialist

253399 Specialist Physicians nec

253411 Psychiatrist

253511 Surgeon (General)

253512 Cardiothoracic Surgeon

253513 Neurosurgeon

253514 Orthopaedic Surgeon

253515 Otorhinolaryngologist

253516 Paediatric Surgeon

253517 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

253518 Urologist

253521 Vascular Surgeon

253912 Emergency Medicine Specialist

253913 Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

253914 Ophthalmologist

253915 Pathologist

253917 Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist

253918 Radiation Oncologist

253999 Medical Practitioners nec

254111 Midwife

254211 Nurse Educator

254212 Nurse Researcher

254311 Nurse Manager

254411 Nurse Practitioner

254412 Registered Nurse (Aged Care)

254413 Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)

254414 Registered Nurse (Community Health)

254415 Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)

254416 Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)

254417 Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)

254418 Registered Nurse (Medical)

254421 Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)

254422 Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

254423 Registered Nurse (Perioperative)

254424 Registered Nurse (Surgical)

254425 Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)

254499 Registered Nurses nec

272311 Clinical Psychologist

272312 Educational Psychologist

272313 Organisational Psychologist

272399 Psychologists nec

311211 Anaesthetic Technician

311212 Cardiac Technician

311213 Medical Laboratory Technician

311214 Operating Theatre Technician

311215 Pharmacy Technician

311216 Pathology Collector / Phlebotomist

311217 Respiratory Technician

311299 Medical Technicians nec

399913 Optical Dispenser / Dispensing Optician

399914 Optical Mechanic

411111 Ambulance Officer

411112 Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic (Aus) / Ambulance Paramedic (NZ)

411411 Enrolled Nurse

411412 Mothercraft Nurse

411511 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker

411611 Massage Therapist

423311 Hospital Orderly

512211 Health Practice Manager

542112 Admissions Clerk

542114 Medical Receptionist

599915 Clinical Coder

621411 Pharmacy Sales Assistant

Focus areas - Consultation round 1, 1 Feb–28 Apr 2023

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