Workforce share in Australia
Percentage of workers who have their main job in this industry.
Employed in Australia
The number of people this industry employs in Australia.
Industry growth in Australia
This is the projected amount this industry will grow by in Australia over the next 5 years.
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA), Employment Projections, May 2023.
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Current and future employment in Australia
See how Australia's Public Administration and Safety industry is projected to grow by 8.8% over a 10-year period compared to an average Australian industry growth rate of 14.2%.
| Police |
| General Clerk |
| Security Officers and Guards |
| Contract, Program and Project Administrators |
| Inspectors and Regulatory Officers |
| Intelligence and Policy Analysts |
| Other Miscellaneous Labourers |
| Fire and Emergency Workers |
| Prison Officer |
| Information Officer |
Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, 2021
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