The ABS and DEEWR state that job prospects for this occupation are below average and that the employment is likely to decline in the next 5 years. There was a moderate growth in the past 5 years and a slight decline in the past 10 years for this medium-sized occupation with 18,700 employees as of November 2010. An average of 84.5% of these workers are employed full time and these full-time workers have an average weekly hours of 38.9, shorter than the average for all occupations (41.3 hours). Unemployment is high and the level of vacancy is very high.

Employment remained relatively steady in the past 10 years that have a 0.2% decline in growth. This occupation’s employment soared to 17.5% and 26.4% in the past 5 and 2 years, respectively.

 

These workers belong to the 5th decile group in terms of their earnings that average $995 before taxes per week.

 

For product quality controllers, quality control analysis, reading comprehension, and critical thinking are the top three skills that are most important for them have in order to perform well in this job.

A certificate II or III is a requirement for entry in this occupation, which may be substituted by at least 1 year of relevant experience.

 

Product Examiner 

Product Grader 

Product Tester