General Clerks
Snapshot
General Clerks perform a range of clerical and administrative tasks.
| Job stats | |
|---|---|
| How many are employed in this occupation? | 138200 |
| What are the average weekly earnings for full time workers ($ before tax)? | $800 |
| How does unemployment compare with other occupations? | average |
| What is the vacancy level for this occupation? | high |
| What are the job prospects for this occupation? | good |
Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- recording, preparing, sorting, classifying and filing information
- sorting, opening and sending mail
- photocopying and faxing documents
- preparing reports of a routine nature
- recording issue of equipment to staff
- receiving letters and telephone messages
- transcribing information onto computers, and proofreading and correcting copy
- may provide customers with information about services
- may perform receptionist duties
Job Titles
- General Clerk