Occupations by focus area

Occupations grouped by focus area for ANZSCO public consultation

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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

Accommodation and food services

Agriculture, forestry and fishing

Arts and recreation

Defence

Legal services

Personal and other services

Postal, courier, pick-up and delivery services

Print and internet publishing

Public administration

Public order, safety and regulatory services

Rail transport

Retail trade

Road transport

Sports activities

Television, stage and broadcasting

Warehousing

Water transport

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

Air and space transport

Allied health

Architectural, engineering and technical services

Construction

Electricity, gas, water and waste services

Manufacturing

Medical, nursing and other health care services

Mining

Property operators and real estate

Repair and maintenance

Spatial, surveying and mapping services

Telecommunications

Tourism services

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

Accounting services

Administrative services

Aged care and disability services

Childcare services

Computer system design and related services

Education and training

Financial and insurance services

Library and other information services

Management and related consulting services

Market research and advertising services

Scientific research services

Statistical services

Welfare and social assistance services