Data gathered from the statistics of ABS and DEEWR show that job prospects for this occupation are below average. A decline in employment is foreseen to happen in the next 5 years. This occupation is only small, with only 2,800 employed as of November 2010. Employment in this occupation had a consecutive huge fall in the past 5 and 10 years. Only 85% of the more than two thousand employees are full-time workers who work an average of 38.4 hours per week, shorter compared to the average 41.3 hours worked per week by most occupations. There is a very high level of vacancy for this occupation.

This already small occupation experienced hefty decreases in employment over the past 10, 5, and 2 years with negative employment rates of 46.2%, 47.9%, and 48.2%, in that particular order, and is believed to continue on in the future.

 

What do they earn?

These workers belong to the 7th decile category in terms of income averaging $1,222 before taxes per week, higher than the average for all occupations ($1,050).

 

What skills & qualifications are required to do the job?

Reading comprehension is on the top of the list of skills that would be of help to safety inspectors to do their job well. Also on the list of skills required for this workers are writing, active listening, critical thinking, and active learning.

A certificate III or IV and on-the job training may be required for entry in this occupation. Completion of secondary education is not usually required.