1213 Legislators

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia

Reference period

2024, Version 1.0

Released

6/12/2024

Next release Unknown

Represent the interests of people in constituencies as elected members of national, state and territory parliaments and local government authorities.

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

Occupation

121331 Local Government Legislator

Represents the interests of people in a constituency as their elected member of a local government authority.

Develops local government policy, and formulates, amends and repeals legislation and by-laws
Represents the interests of constituents and advocates for their needs and concerns
Introduces proposals for government action and represents public and electoral interests
Issues policy directions to local government departments and exercises control over local government authorities
Collaborates with officials to develop and implement policies and programs
Attends community events and meetings to provide service to the community, gauge public opinion, and provide information on local government plans
May present petitions on behalf of concerned groups

Occupation

Represents the interests of people in a constituency as their elected member to national, state or territory parliament.

Occupation

This occupation group covers Legislators not elsewhere classified.