Filing, data entry and routine correspondence are increasingly automated in many workplaces. Exception handling, cross-team coordination and judgement calls tend to stay human-led.
Median pay
A$1,438 a week
Education
Year 12
AU employment
252,700
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate. Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
Key employment and risk indicators for General Clerk in Australia.
General Clerk
ANZSCO 531111 · General Admin
High AI exposure (71/100)
AU employment
252,700
Salary band
A$48,000 to A$58,000
Typical level
Certificate II or III (ABS skill level 4)
Filing, data entry and routine correspondence are increasingly automated in many workplaces. Exception handling, cross-team coordination and judgement calls tend to stay human-led.
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