212211: Author

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

No agreements

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

No agreements

ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

212211

Skill level

Level 1

Unit group

2122

Authors, and Book and Script Editors

Skills assessor

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ANZSCO 212211 identifies Author as a Skill Level 1 occupation in the Authors, and Book and Script Editors unit group (2122), classified under Arts and Media Professionals. Produces literary or other written work for publication or performance. This occupation requires high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications and experience. Common specialisations include Novelist, Playwright, Poet.

Migration snapshot

Labour marketAuthor is not in shortage in Australia.

Visa pathways2 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsNot currently listed on any skilled migration occupation list.

Workforce snapshot

Based on ABS data, workers in the Authors, and Book and Script Editors unit group earn an indicative average of approximately $1,415 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 47.4 years, older than the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$1,415

↓ 1% below national avg

Average age

47.4 yrs

↑ older than national avg

Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average

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