Data from the ABS and DEEWR reveal that jobs for this job are good, but employment for this occupation is projected to have a slight growth only according to forecasts.  Growth in the past 5 years was slight and remained almost unchanged in the past 10 years. Only 54.1% of the 3,300 employed in this very small occupation are full timers, who work an average of 38.3 hours per week. The industry where these professionals are employed is the health care and social assistance industry.

 

A paltry 4.4% and 12.6% increase were seen in the past 10 and 5 years, in that order, but slumped further to a negative 49.9% in the past 2 years.

 

Median full-time earnings per week are $1,150, at par with the average $1,050. 

 

Active listening, reading comprehension, critical thinking, judgment and decision making, and science are the skills required for this job.

 

Occupations in this group require the completion of a recognised bachelor degree or higher qualification. Optometrists and orthoptists are required to acquire licenses and registration.