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Classified Advertising Clerk

ANZSCO 561911

Employed

110

Part-time share

41%

Female share

79%

Median age

43 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Classified Advertising Clerks receive and record advertising copy for publication and broadcasting.

What they typically do

  • Answers telephone queries.
  • Records details for advertisement, including time slot wanted and length or advertisement.
  • Updates databases and pre-existing advertisements.
  • Confirms details with clients.
  • Forwards advertisements to editorial staff.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
37.5%
QLD
25%
VIC
19.6%
WA
12.5%
SA
7.1%
TAS
4.5%
NT
0%
ACT
0%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Classified Advertising Clerk.