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MacHine Shorthand Reporter

OSCA 561232·ANZSCO 532112

Employed

1,400

Part-time share

57.9%

Female share

79.3%

Median age

49 yrs

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

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About this career

Records and reproduces the spoken word in court and parliamentary proceedings, television programming and for the deaf and hard of hearing using handwritten shorthand, stenotype shorthand machines, computer-assisted transcription software, and sound recording equipment.

What they typically do

  • Records proceedings in shorthand using computerised equipment and shorthand writing machines
  • Transcribes recorded information
  • Proofreads and corrects transcripts
  • Reproduces the spoken word, environmental sounds and song lyrics as captions in audiovisual productions
  • May read portions of transcripts during proceedings

Where they work

Administrative and Support Services

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
30.4%
VIC
23.2%
QLD
22.7%
SA
9.5%
WA
9.3%
TAS
2.9%
ACT
1.7%
NT
0.4%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a MacHine Shorthand Reporter.

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