OSCA 391932

Jeweller

Overview

  • Employed persons

    3,700

  • Employment status

    54.9% Full time

    45.2% Part time

  • Median age

    47 years

  • Employment by sex

    40.7% Female

    59.3% Male

    Gender balanced

  • Indigenous employment share

    1.1%

  • Main employing industry

    Retail Trade

Indicator Jeweller Total employment
Employed persons 3,700 12,049,400
Median age 47 years 40 years
Full-time share 54.9% 64.2%
Part-time share 45.2% 35.8%
Female employment share 40.7% 48.5%
Male employment share 59.3% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Gender balanced Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 1.1% 2.2%
Main employing industry Retail Trade Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Jewellers make and repair jewellery such as rings, brooches, chains and bracelets, craft objects out of precious metals, or cut, shape and polish rough gemstones to produce fashion or industrial jewels.

What the occupation involves

  • Creates jewellery pieces using various materials, tools and techniques
  • Repairs damaged jewellery by soldering, polishing and replacing missing parts
  • Shapes and polishes rough gemstones to enhance their appearance
  • Inspects and evaluates gemstones and precious metal for quality and authenticity
  • May appraise the quality and value of jewellery items

Common occupation titles

No alternative occupation titles are listed for this occupation.

Specialisations

  • Diamond Cutter
  • Gem Setter
  • Goldsmith
  • Silversmith

Note: Specialisations are examples of roles in within this occupation and are not separate OSCA occupations.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 3
equivalent to a mid-level Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification (Certificate IV or Certificate III with at least 2 years’ on-the-job training).

Note: While skill levels are described using formal education levels, some people use a combination of informal learning, on-the-job training and personal experience to achieve an equivalent level.

Licensing or registration requirements

No licensing or registration requirements are listed for this occupation.

OSCA structure

Employment

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Jeweller Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Retail Trade 40.2% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Manufacturing 38.9% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 6.4% Construction 8.9%
    Other Services 4.4% Education and Training 8.8%
    Wholesale Trade 1.4% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Arts and Recreation Services 0.5% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 0.2% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Education and Training 0.2% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Mining 0.2% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Administrative and Support Services 0.1% Financial and Insurance Services 3.7%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    States and territories

    Employment distribution by states and territories, 2021

    • New South Wales

      30.1%

    • Victoria

      26.7%

    • Queensland

      21.6%

    • South Australia

      6.8%

    • Tasmania

      3.2%

    • Northern Territory

      0.4%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      1.3%

    Jeweller Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 1,100 30.1% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 990 26.7% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 800 21.6% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 250 6.8% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 360 9.8% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 120 3.2% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 20 0.4% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 50 1.3% 248,600 2.1%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Age and sex

    Employment distibution by age group and sex, 2021

    Jeweller

    Total employment

    Age group Jeweller Total employment
    15–24 years 7.3% 14.3%
    25–34 years 14.6% 22.7%
    35–44 years 20.7% 22.3%
    45–54 years 25.1% 20.4%
    55–64 years 21.2% 15.3%
    65–74 years 9.7% 4.3%
    75 years and over 1.4% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Jeweller Total employment
    Female 40.7% 48.5%
    Male 59.3% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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