Education and Training Workers in focus

Modified on Wed, 25 Mar, 2020 at 2:31 PM

Education and Training employs approximately 1,081,200 persons (ABS trend data), which accounts for 8.3 per cent of the total workforce. Over the past five years, employment in the industry has increased by 18.3 per cent. The median age for workers in this industry is 42 years and median weekly earnings are around $1,200 per week.

Individuals engaged in this industry normally provide education and training from preschool through to university level education, and adult and community classes and programs. They might be employed by public or privately-owned schools, colleges, technical colleges, training centres and universities.

Top causes of injury

The most common causes of injury include:

manual handling and repetitive movement eg typing, lifting or moving objects
stress eg from work demands, harassment, bullying
slips, trips and falls
injuries caused by aggressive and unpredictable people, including students.

Common hazards

Common hazards and risks within the education and training industry, including:

lifting heavy objects
alcohol and other drugs
psychological stress
fatigue.

Employment Characteristics Data
Employment Characteristics	Data
Employment Level - November 2019 ('000)	1,081.2
Employment Growth - Five years to November 2019 ('000)	167.6
Employment Growth - Five Years to November 2019 (%)	18.3
Male Share of Employment - Year to November 2019 (%)	28.7
Female Share of Employment - Year to November 2019 (%)	71.3
Full Time Share of Employment - Year to November 2019 (%)	61.5
Average Full Time Hours - November 2019	35
Median Weekly Earnings in Main Job - August 2019 ($)	1,200
Projected Employment Growth - Five Years to May 2024 ('000)	129.3
Projected Employment Growth - Five Years to May 2024 (%)	12.2

Sources: ABS, Labour Force, Australia, Detailed, Quarterly, cat. no. 6291.0.55.003, trend. Average full time hours data is Department of Education, Skills and Employment trend; Earnings data are ABS, Characteristics of Employment Cat. No. 6333.0, August 2019; Department of Education, Skills and Employment, 2019 employment projections, five years to May 2024.

Top 10 Occupations Data
Top 10 Occupations (For more information, select an occupation below)	Number Employed (four quarter average, 2018)
Primary School TeachersOpens a new window	164,100
Secondary School TeachersOpens a new window	136,500
Education AidesOpens a new window	92,600
University Lecturers and TutorsOpens a new window	50,600
Private Tutors and TeachersOpens a new window	41,200
General ClerksOpens a new window	29,900
Child CarersOpens a new window	26,600
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) TeachersOpens a new window	24,900
School PrincipalsOpens a new window	23,200
Vocational Education TeachersOpens a new window	23,100

Source: Four quarter average and custom data based on ABS Labour Force, Australia, Cat no: 6291.0.55.003.

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