OSCA 571531

Warehouse Administrator

Overview

  • Employed persons

    20,900

  • Employment status

    67.5% Full time

    32.5% Part time

  • Median age

    34 years

  • Employment by sex

    24.8% Female

    75.1% Male

    Highly male dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    2.2%

  • Main employing industry

    Transport, Postal and Warehousing

Indicator Warehouse Administrator Total employment
Employed persons 20,900 12,049,400
Median age 34 years 40 years
Full-time share 67.5% 64.2%
Part-time share 32.5% 35.8%
Female employment share 24.8% 48.5%
Male employment share 75.1% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Highly male dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 2.2% 2.2%
Main employing industry Transport, Postal and Warehousing Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Warehouse Administrators administer and coordinate storage and distribution operations within an organisation.

What the occupation involves

  • Maintains inventory records and ensures accuracy of stock levels
  • Coordinates the receipt, storage and dispatch of goods
  • Monitors and controls stock movements and inventory levels
  • Prepares and maintains documentation related to stock control and distribution
  • Conducts regular stocktakes and reconciles discrepancies
  • Implements improvements to warehouse operations

Common occupation titles

No alternative occupation titles are listed for this occupation.

Specialisations

No specialisations are listed for this occupation.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 4
equivalent to a lower‑level Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification (Certificate II or III).

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

Clerical and Administrative Workers (5)

Employment

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Warehouse Administrator Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Transport, Postal and Warehousing 25.0% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Retail Trade 19.7% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Wholesale Trade 13.3% Construction 8.9%
    Manufacturing 12.9% Education and Training 8.8%
    Administrative and Support Services 3.0% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Construction 2.9% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Mining 1.9% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Public Administration and Safety 1.5% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Health Care and Social Assistance 1.3% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Other Services 1.1% 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

      33.8%

    • Victoria

      30.9%

    • Queensland

      19.9%

    • South Australia

      4.5%

    • Tasmania

      1.1%

    • Northern Territory

      0.7%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      0.5%

    Warehouse Administrator Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 7,100 33.8% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 6,500 30.9% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 4,200 19.9% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 940 4.5% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 1,800 8.6% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 220 1.1% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 140 0.7% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 110 0.5% 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

    Warehouse Administrator

    Total employment

    Age group Warehouse Administrator Total employment
    15–24 years 23.0% 14.3%
    25–34 years 27.1% 22.7%
    35–44 years 19.4% 22.3%
    45–54 years 16.9% 20.4%
    55–64 years 11.1% 15.3%
    65–74 years 2.2% 4.3%
    75 years and over 0.1% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Warehouse Administrator Total employment
    Female 24.8% 48.5%
    Male 75.1% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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