OSCA 899934

Leaflet or Newspaper Deliverer

Overview

  • Employed persons

    3,300

  • Employment status

    6.0% Full time

    93.9% Part time

  • Median age

    41 years

  • Employment by sex

    38.4% Female

    61.7% Male

    Moderately male dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    1.1%

  • Main employing industry

    Transport, Postal and Warehousing

Indicator Leaflet or Newspaper Deliverer Total employment
Employed persons 3,300 12,049,400
Median age 41 years 40 years
Full-time share 6.0% 64.2%
Part-time share 93.9% 35.8%
Female employment share 38.4% 48.5%
Male employment share 61.7% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Moderately male dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 1.1% 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

Leaflet or Newspaper Deliverers collect leaflets, catalogues, pamphlets or newspapers from a collection point, and deliver them to homes in a specified area.

What the occupation involves

  • Collects leaflets, catalogues, pamphlets or newspapers from a designated collection point, or receives stock directly through a delivery
  • Organises and arranges the collected materials for delivery, and inserts flyers or promotional materials when required
  • Plans travel routes and delivers items to homes in a specified area
  • Reports any issues or concerns regarding travel routes or delivery materials, and adheres to safety guidelines and practices
  • Adheres to signage at delivery points regarding junk mail, and maintains confidentiality of delivery addresses and customer information

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 5
equivalent to secondary education, or a Certificate I).

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

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Leaflet or Newspaper Deliverer Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Transport, Postal and Warehousing 55.3% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 11.4% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Manufacturing 9.4% Construction 8.9%
    Information Media and Telecommunications 8.2% Education and Training 8.8%
    Retail Trade 4.8% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services 3.4% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Administrative and Support Services 1.0% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Wholesale Trade 0.4% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Education and Training 0.3% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Arts and Recreation Services 0.2% 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

      23.7%

    • Victoria

      27.1%

    • Queensland

      18.2%

    • South Australia

      11.3%

    • Tasmania

      2.5%

    • Northern Territory

      0.4%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      1.1%

    Leaflet or Newspaper Deliverer Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 770 23.7% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 880 27.1% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 590 18.2% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 370 11.3% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 510 15.8% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 80 2.5% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 10 0.4% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 40 1.1% 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

    Leaflet or Newspaper Deliverer

    Total employment

    Age group Leaflet or Newspaper Deliverer Total employment
    15–24 years 35.1% 14.3%
    25–34 years 9.0% 22.7%
    35–44 years 9.4% 22.3%
    45–54 years 12.2% 20.4%
    55–64 years 16.4% 15.3%
    65–74 years 12.9% 4.3%
    75 years and over 4.8% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Leaflet or Newspaper Deliverer Total employment
    Female 38.4% 48.5%
    Male 61.7% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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