232 Social Professionals
232 Social Professionals
Organise, manage and preserve resources in libraries, galleries and museums, lead religious activities, and study human behaviour, society, heritage and institutions.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this minor 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
2321 Librarians
Deliver quality information services for the benefit of users by using unique technical skills to develop, acquire, organise and preserve information resources, and to research, design and deliver customised services in a networked environment.
Library Services Managers and Teacher Librarians are excluded from this unit group. Library Services Managers are included in Occupation 149132 Library Services Manager. Teacher Librarians are included in Occupation 251931 Teacher Librarian.
OSCA skill level
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
232131 Librarian
Delivers quality information services for the benefit of users by using unique technical skills to develop, acquire, organise, manage and preserve information resources, and to research, design and deliver customised services in a networked environment.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Teacher Librarians are excluded from this occupation. Teacher Librarians are included in Occupation 251931 Teacher Librarian.
Specialisations
- Children's and Youth Services Librarian
- Health Librarian
- Legal Librarian
- Metadata Librarian
- Reference and Research Librarian
- Systems Librarian
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Examines publications and materials, interviews publishers' representatives, and consults with others to select library materials
- Provides assistance to clients in accessing library resources and undertakes information research activities on behalf of clients
- Manages library systems for recording and organising library holdings, acquisitions and purchases, and reader registrations and loan transactions
- Supervises indexing, filing and retrieval activities
- Manages interlibrary loan systems and information networks
- Selects, orders, classifies and catalogues library and information resources
- Monitors collection development and culling programs
- Sources, manages and preserves information resources and collections throughout their lifecycle, including digital preservation
- Designs, directs and delivers customised library services, programs and products that are responsive to community needs
- Develops and delivers information literacy education for users
2322 Religious Leaders
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.
OSCA skill level
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
232231 Religious Leader
Performs spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of a religious faith, and provides motivation, guidance and training in religious life for the people of a congregation or parish, and the wider community.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Alternative title
- Minister of Religion
Specialisations
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ceremonial Celebrant
- Chaplain
- Clergy
- Granthi
- Imam
- Monk
- Pastor
- Priest
- Rabbi
- Salvation Army Commissioned Officer
Skill level: 1
High levels of interest and personal commitment may substitute for formal qualifications or years of experience.
Main tasks
- Nurtures people in their spiritual development and discipleship by providing spiritual and moral guidance
- Administers rites of faiths such as marriages, funerals and special memorial services according to tradition and ecclesiastical and civil law
- Performs administrative tasks for a religious community
- Prepares and delivers sermons and preachings to members of a religious faith
- Develops and imparts religious education programs
- Conducts and leads services and ceremonies for religious festivals and holy days
2323 Social Science and Related Professionals
Research and study human behaviour, society, heritage and institutions from current and historical perspectives, and plan and organise gallery and museum collections.
Psychologists are excluded from this unit group. Psychologists are included in Occupation 261231 Psychologist.
OSCA skill level
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
232331 Archaeologist
Studies human activity in the past, primarily through the recovery and analysis of the material culture and environmental data left behind, which includes artefacts, architecture, biofacts and cultural landscapes (the archaeological record).
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Cleans, examines, records and preserves archaeological finds and sites
- Collects, analyses and interprets data from artefacts and archaeological sites
- Uses methods such as aerial photography and remote sensing techniques to locate archaeological sites
- Collects information and produces simulations to recreate the way a site or artefact would have looked in the past
- Assesses archaeological sites for resource management, development or conservation purposes
- Recommends methods for archaeological site protection
232332 Archivist
Analyses and documents records, and plans and organises systems and procedures for the safekeeping of records and historically valuable documents.
Specialisations
- Digital Archivist
- Media Archivist
- School Archivist
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Evaluates and preserves documents for administrative, historical, technical change management, legal, evidential and other purposes
- Examines items and arranges examinations to determine condition and authenticity
- Develops archival systems, indexes, guides and procedures for archival research and for the retention and destruction of records
- Develops, maintains and implements archive policies and procedures
- Identifies, organises and prioritises the digitisation of documents
232333 Economist
Researches and analyses the production and distribution of goods and services, and people's spending and financial behaviour. Uses this information to predict trends, develop theories, and provide advice to governments and organisations on economic policy matters.
Alternative titles
- Economic Analyst
- Economic Consultant
Specialisations
- Agricultural Economist
- Econometrician
- Economic Forecaster
- Health Economist
- Labour Market Economist
- Land Economist
- Taxation Economist
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Analyses relationships between economic variables, and studies the effects of government fiscal and monetary policies, expenditure, taxation and other budgetary policies on the economy and the community
- Researches, analyses and assesses the effects of labour market programs and industry policies and programs on economic growth, welfare, education and training
- Investigates international and national economies and markets, and particular features such as industries, regions and socioeconomic groups
- Studies workplace issues such as enterprise bargaining and wage fixation, and the effect of workplace policies on productivity and economic growth
- Analyses trends and advises on economic issues such as taxation levels, prices, employment and unemployment, imports and exports, and interest and exchange rates
- Forecasts change in the economic environment for short-term budgeting, long-term planning, and investment evaluation
- Formulates recommendations, policies and plans for the economy, corporate strategies and investment
- Monitors economic data to assess and advise on the effectiveness and suitability of monetary and fiscal policies
232334 Gallery or Museum Curator
Plans and organises a gallery or museum collection by drafting collection policies and arranging acquisitions of pieces.
Alternative title
- Art Curator
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Plans and organises the acquisition of historical materials, objects, artworks, scientific materials and other forms of cultural materials, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander materials
- Plans the presentation and installation of artworks, and arranges the layout and lighting of historical, scientific or art displays
- Maintains records and catalogues acquisitions
- Ensures the overall care and preservation of collections
- Researches, compiles and prepares written information about catalogues
- Plans, organises, interprets and presents exhibitions and lectures
- Collaborates with other institutions and negotiates the loan of items
- May write grant applications for funding
232335 Heritage Consultant
Provides advice and guidance on the conservation and management of heritage sites such as historical buildings, landscapes and cultural sites. Heritage Consultants may require 'cultural authority'.
Alternative titles
- Cultural Heritage Officer
- Heritage Adviser
Specialisation
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Surveyor
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Researches and identifies heritage sites and buildings
- Plans, assesses and manages cultural agreements regarding heritage affairs
- Evaluates the potential impacts that proposed and planned developments may have on heritage locations and places of cultural significance, and provides recommendations for consideration
- Liaises with key stakeholders including clients, governments and Traditional Owners
- Formulates strategies to manage heritage aspects on construction or development sites
- Prepares and writes heritage impact statements
232336 Historian
Researches, collects and analyses information about the history of human activity, events, cultures and eras, and prepares accounts of findings.
Specialisations
- Academic Historian
- Professional Historian
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Assembles historical data by consulting sources of information such as historical indexes and catalogues, archives, court records, diaries, newspaper files and other materials
- Organises, authenticates, evaluates and interprets historical, political, sociological, anthropological and linguistic data
- Undertakes historical and cultural research into human activity, and prepares and presents research findings
- Writes articles to be published in academic publications such as journals
- Analyses and interprets historical information to determine its authenticity
232399 Social Science and Related Professionals nec
This occupation group covers Social Science and Related Professionals not elsewhere classified.
Skill level: 1
Occupations in this group include:
- Anthropologist
- Criminologist
- Geographer
- Linguist
- Parole Board Member
- Political Scientist
- Sociologist