2241 ACTUARIES, MATHEMATICIANS AND STATISTICIANS

ACTUARIES, MATHEMATICIANS AND STATISTICIANS develop and apply actuarial, mathematical, statistical and quantitative principles and techniques to solve problems in a range of fields such as business and finance, scientific and social research, and engineering.

Econometricians are excluded from this unit group. Econometricians are included in Unit Group 2243 Economists.

Skill Level: 1

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks: 

• defining, analysing and solving complex financial and business problems relating to areas such as insurance premiums, annuities, superannuation funds, pensions and dividends
• examining financial projections for general insurance companies, finance companies, government and other organisations
• designing new types of policies, assessing risks and analysing investments in life insurance, superannuation funds, health insurance, friendly societies, financial markets and other areas
• formulating mathematical models to simulate processes
• applying models to experimental observations, and adjusting and recasting the models
• using numerical analysis methods to develop algorithms and perform computations
• liaising with management and clients to determine the subject or area to be surveyed or examined
• specifying the data to be collected, and the methodology to be used in collection and analysis
• evaluating and describing the reliability and utility of source information
• analysing and interpreting data, and producing relevant statistics to describe and infer particular trends and patterns

Related Occupations:

• 224111 Actuary
• 224112 Mathematician
• 224113 Statistician
  
  

224111 ACTUARY

Analyses mathematical, statistical, demographic, financial or economic data to predict and assess the long-term risk involved in financial decisions and planning. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

224112 MATHEMATICIAN

Develops and applies mathematical principles and techniques to solve problems in all areas of the sciences, engineering, technology, social sciences, business, industry and commerce.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisation:

Operations Research Analyst

224113 STATISTICIAN

Designs and applies statistical principles and techniques for collecting, organising and interpreting quantifiable data, and uses statistical methodologies to produce statistical reports and analyses for government, commercial and other purposes.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

• Biometrician
• Demographer
• Epidemiologist

 

2242 ARCHIVISTS, CURATORS AND RECORDS MANAGERS

ARCHIVISTS, CURATORS AND RECORDS MANAGERS develop, maintain, implement and deliver systems for keeping, updating, accessing and preserving records, files, information, historical documents and artefacts.

Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks:

• evaluating and preserving records for administrative, historical, legal, evidential and other purposes
• preparing record-keeping systems, indexes, guides and procedures for archival research and for the retention and destruction of records
• identifying and classifying specimens and objects, and arranging restoration work
• examining items and arranging examinations to determine condition and authenticity
• designing and revising medical record forms
• managing organisations' central records systems
• analysing the record-keeping needs of organisations, and translating these needs into record management systems
• maintaining computerised and other record management systems and record forms, and advising on their usage
• controlling access to confidential information, and recommending codes of practice and procedures for accessing records
• developing record cataloguing, coding and classification systems, and monitoring their use

Related Occupations:

• 224211 Archivist
• 224212 Gallery or Museum Curator
• 224213 Health Information Manager
• 224214 Records Manager
  
  

224211 ARCHIVIST

Analyses and documents records, and plans and organises systems and procedures for the safekeeping of records and historically valuable documents.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

• Film Archivist
• Legal Archivist
• Manuscripts Archivist
• Parliamentary Archivist
  
  

224212 GALLERY OR MUSEUM CURATOR

Plans and organises a gallery or museum collection by drafting collection policies and arranging acquisitions of pieces.

Skill Level: 1

224213 HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGER

Alternative Title: Medical Records Administrator

Plans, develops, implements and manages health information services, such as patient information systems, and clinical and administrative data, to meet the medical, legal, ethical and administrative requirements of health care delivery.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

• Casemix Coordinator
• Clinical Trial Data Manager
• Health Data Administrator
  
  

224214 RECORDS MANAGER

Designs, implements and administers record systems and related information services, to support efficient access, movement, updating, storage, retention and disposal of files and other organisational records.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisation:

• Freedom of Information Officer

 

2243 ECONOMISTS

ECONOMISTS perform economic research and analysis, develop and apply theories about production and distribution of goods and services and people's spending and financial behaviour, and provide advice to governments and organisations on economic policy issues.

Statisticians are excluded from this unit group. Statisticians are included in Unit Group 2241 Actuaries, Mathematicians and Statisticians.

Skill Level: 1

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks:

• analysing interrelationships between economic variables and studying the effects of government fiscal and monetary policies, expenditure, taxation and other budgetary policies on the economy and the community
• researching, analysing and assessing the effects of labour market programs and industry policies and programs on economic growth, welfare, education and training
• investigating international and national economic situations, and particular features such as industries, regions and socioeconomic groups
• studying workplace issues such as enterprise bargaining and wage fixation, and the effect of workplace policies on productivity and economic growth
• analysing trends and advising on economic issues such as taxation levels, prices, employment and unemployment, imports and exports, and interest and exchange rates
• forecasting changes in the economic environment for short-term budgeting, long-term planning and investment evaluation
• formulating recommendations, policies and plans for the economy, corporate strategies and investment, and undertaking feasibility studies for projects
• preparing reports on research findings

Related Occupation:

• 224311 Economist
  
  

224311 ECONOMIST

Alternative Title: Economic Analyst

Performs economic research and analysis, develops and applies theories about production and distribution of goods and services and people's spending and financial behaviour, and provides advice to governments and organisations on economic policy issues.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

• Agricultural Economist
• Econometrician
• Economic Forecaster
• Environmental Economist
• Health Economist
• Labour Market Economist
• Mineral Economist
• Taxation Economist

 

2244 INTELLIGENCE AND POLICY ANALYSTS

INTELLIGENCE AND POLICY ANALYSTS collect and analyse information and data to produce intelligence and to develop and analyse policies guiding the design, implementation and modification of government and commercial operations and programs.

Skill Level: 1

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks:

• determining organisational and client intelligence requirements
• organising, collecting, collating and analysing data, and developing intelligence information such as electronic surveillance
• compiling and disseminating intelligence information using briefings, maps, charts, reports and other methods
• ascertaining the accuracy of data collected and reliability of sources
• conducting threat and risk assessments and developing responses
• liaising and consulting with program administrators and other interested parties to identify policy needs
• reviewing existing policies and legislation to identify anomalies and out-of-date provisions
• researching social, economic and industrial trends, and client expectations of programs and services provided
• formulating and analysing policy options, preparing briefing papers and recommendations for policy changes, and advising on preferred options
• assessing impacts, financial implications, interactions with other programs and political and administrative feasibility of policies

Related Occupations:

• 224411 Intelligence Officer
• 224412 Policy Analyst
  
  

224411 INTELLIGENCE OFFICER

Collects and analyses information and data to produce intelligence for an organisation to support planning, operations and human resource functions.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

• Criminal Intelligence Analyst
• Defence Intelligence Analyst
  
  

224412 POLICY ANALYST

Alternative Title: Policy Adviser

Develops and analyses policies guiding the design, implementation and modification of government or commercial operations and programs.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisation:

• Research and Evaluation Analyst (NZ)

 

2245 LAND ECONOMISTS AND VALUERS

LAND ECONOMISTS AND VALUERS provide advice on the administration and use of land and property, and assess the value of land, property and other items such as commercial equipment and objects of art.

Skill Level: 1

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks:

• providing advice on land and property financing and valuation matters
• researching and advising on the administration and use of land and property
• developing and implementing sales and leasing proposals for commercial land and property
• providing asset management services for the administration and use of land and property
• analysing land and property investments
• managing land and property portfolios and commercial property developments
• calculating values by considering market demand, condition of items, future trends and other factors
• examining property, selecting methods of valuation, and submitting written assessments
• giving evidence in legal proceedings, mediating on valuation matters and providing rental determinations for arbitration purposes

Related Occupations:

• 224511 Land Economist
• 224512 Valuer

224511 LAND ECONOMIST

Alternative Title: Property Economist

Provides advice on the administration and use of land and property.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisation:

• Asset Manager (Land and Property)

 

224512 VALUER

Assesses the value of land, property, commercial equipment, merchandise, personal effects, household goods and objects of art. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

• Plant and Machinery Valuer
• Property Valuer
• Real Estate Valuer

 

2246 LIBRARIANS

LIBRARIANS develop, organise and manage library services such as collections of information, recreational resources and reader information services.

Teacher-Librarians are excluded from this unit group. Teacher-Librarians are included in Minor Group 241 School Teachers.

Skill Level: 1

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks:

• developing and implementing library and information policies and services
• examining publications and materials, interviewing publishers' representatives, and consulting with others to select library materials
• reviewing, evaluating and modifying services in response to user needs
• providing assistance to clients in accessing library resources
• managing library systems for recording and organising library holdings, acquisitions and purchases, reader registrations and loan transactions, and supervising indexing, filing and retrieval activities
• managing inter-library loan systems and information networks
• undertaking information research activities on behalf of clients
• selecting, ordering, classifying and cataloguing library and information resources
• monitoring collection development and culling programs
• supervising and training other library staff
• may plan and direct library promotion and outreach activities

Related Occupation:

• 224611 Librarian

 

224611 LIBRARIAN

Develops, organises and manages library services such as collections of information, recreational resources and reader information services. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

• Acquisitions Librarian
• Audiovisual Librarian
• Bibliographer
• Cataloguer
• Children's Librarian
• Corporate Librarian
• Legal Librarian
• Multicultural Services Librarian
• Parliamentary Librarian
• Reference Librarian
• Special Librarian
• Special Needs Librarian

 

2247 MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION ANALYSTS

MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION ANALYSTS assist organisations to achieve greater efficiency and solve organisational problems, and study organisational structures, methods, systems and procedures.

ICT Business Analysts are excluded from this unit group. ICT Business Analysts are included in Unit Group 2611 ICT Business and Systems Analysts.

Skill Level: 1

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks:

• assisting and encouraging the development of objectives, strategies and plans aimed at achieving customer satisfaction and the efficient use of organisations' resources
• discussing business and organisational shortcomings with clients
• analysing and evaluating current systems and structures
• discussing current systems with staff and observing systems at all levels of organisation
• directing clients towards more efficient organisation and developing solutions to organisational problems
• undertaking and reviewing work studies by analysing existing and proposed methods and procedures such as administrative and clerical procedures
• recording and analysing organisations' work flow charts, records, reports, manuals and job descriptions
• preparing and recommending proposals to revise methods and procedures, alter work flows, redefine job functions and resolve organisational problems
• assisting in implementing approved recommendations, issuing revised instructions and procedure manuals, and drafting other documentation
• reviewing operating procedures and advising of departures from procedures and standards

Related Occupations:

• 224711 Management Consultant
• 224712 Organisation and Methods Analyst
  
  

224711 MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT

Alternative Title: Business Consultant

Assists organisations to achieve greater efficiency and solve organisational problems.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisation:

• Business Analyst

 

224712 ORGANISATION AND METHODS ANALYST

Alternative Title: Procedures Analyst

Studies organisational structures, methods, systems and procedures.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

• Change Management Facilitator
• Industry Analyst
• Quality Auditor
• Skills Auditor

 

2249 OTHER INFORMATION AND ORGANISATION PROFESSIONALS

This unit group covers Information and Organisation Professionals not elsewhere classified.

It includes Electorate Officers, Liaison Officers, Migration Agents (Aus) / Immigration Consultants (NZ) and Patents Examiners.

Skill Level: 1

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Registration or licensing may be required.

Related Occupations:

• 224911 Electorate Officer
• 224912 Liaison Officer
• 224913 Migration Agent (Aus) / Immigration Consultant (NZ)
• 224914 Patents Examiner
• 224999 Information and Organisation Professionals nec
  
  

224911 ELECTORATE OFFICER

Manages the electorate office of a politician, and liaises with constituents and the media on their behalf.

Skill Level: 1

224912 LIAISON OFFICER

Establishes and facilitates communication between different community groups, organisations and governments.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

• Aboriginal Liaison Officer
• Business Liaison Officer
• Community Liaison Officer
• Disability Liaison Officer
• Police Liaison Officer

 

224913 MIGRATION AGENT (AUS) / IMMIGRATION CONSULTANT (NZ)

Alternative Title: Migration Consultant

Migration ConsultantProvides information and advice to potential migrants, prepares and lodges visa applications, and acts as an intermediary to legally represent clients during visa processing and before review bodies. Liaises with Legal Professionals in relation to judicial review matters. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 1

224914 PATENTS EXAMINER

Investigates and reports on patent applications to assess their compliance with the requirements of the Patents Act. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 1

224999 INFORMATION AND ORGANISATION PROFESSIONALS NEC

This occupation group includes Information and Organisation Professionals not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level: 1

Occupations in this group include:

• Electoral Officer
• Forms Designer
• Knowledge Manager
• Lobbyist
• Museum Registrar