Car Park Attendants
Overview
Snapshot
Summary
Car Park Attendants operate and maintain car parking facilities by guarding cars in parking areas and collecting fees at car park entry or exit points. They may drive and park cars, and operate boom gates.
Tasks
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Answer customers' enquiries.
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Accepts money and give change.
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Issues the correct tickets.
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Direct drivers to a parking space.
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Checks to make sure all vehicles have a parking ticket.
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Keeps an eye on the cars and the parking area.
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Makes security checks on vehicles.
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Collects rubbish and keep the area clean.
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Does the banking and keep reports of tickets issued.
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Carries out parking warden duties.
Characteristics
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Informal or on-the-job
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Practical
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Administrative
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Sedentary
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Light
Outlook
JSA produces employment projections to show where likely future job opportunities may be. Employment projections data are only produced for occupations at the broad four digit Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) level. While data are not available for this occupation, projections data are available for the parent occupation, Other Miscellaneous Labourers, under the outlook section.
Earnings and hours
Working arrangements
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Around 52% of people employed as Car Park Attendants work full-time hours, in all their jobs combined. This is 14 percentage points below the all jobs average (66%).
Full-time workers work an average of 42 hours per week in their main job. This is similar to the all jobs average (44 hours per week).
Sources:Full-time share and full-time hours: ABS, 2016 Census, customised report. Compared to the all jobs average.
Industries
Main industries
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Most Car Park Attendants work in the Other services industry. They are also employed in industries like:
- Arts and recreation services
- Public administration and safety
- Rental, hiring and real estate services.
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report.
Regions
Employment across Australia
NSW
VIC
QLD
SA
WA
TAS
NT
ACT
Employment by State and Territory (% Share)
State | Car Park Attendants | All Jobs Average |
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NSW | 34.4 | 31.6 |
VIC | 27.5 | 25.6 |
QLD | 20.0 | 20.0 |
SA | 7.4 | 7.0 |
WA | 7.5 | 10.8 |
TAS | 1.4 | 2.0 |
NT | 0.3 | 1.0 |
ACT | 1.6 | 1.9 |
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Around 84% of Car Park Attendants live in capital cities, compared with the all jobs average of 62%.
The regions with the largest share of workers are:
- Melbourne - West
- Sydney - Inner South West
- Melbourne - North West
- Sydney - City and Inner South
- Melbourne - North East.
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Share of workers across Australian states, territories and regions, in this job compared to the all jobs average.
Worker profile
Age and gender
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The median age of Car Park Attendants is 42 years. This is similar to the all jobs average of 40 years.
A large share of workers are aged 25 to 34 years.
Females make up 18% of the workforce. This is 30 percentage points below the all jobs average of 48%.
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Age profile and gender share compared to the all jobs average.
Age Profile (% Share)
Age Bracket | Car Park Attendants | All Jobs Average |
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15-19 | 4.1 | 5.0 |
20-24 | 12.4 | 9.3 |
25-34 | 21.4 | 22.9 |
35-44 | 17.2 | 22.0 |
45-54 | 16.5 | 21.6 |
55-59 | 9.2 | 9.0 |
60-64 | 9.3 | 6.0 |
65 and Over | 9.9 | 4.2 |
Median Age | 42 | 40 |
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Age profile of workers in this job compared to the all jobs average.
Employment Pathways
Education, training and experience
Formal qualifications are not usually required to work as a Car Park Attendant.
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Highest Level of Education (% Share)
Type of Qualification | Car Park Attendants | All Jobs Average |
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Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 3.5 | 10.1 |
Bachelor degree | 14.4 | 21.8 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 10.1 | 11.6 |
Certificate III/IV | 15.0 | 21.1 |
Year 12 | 31.3 | 18.1 |
Year 11 | 6.3 | 4.8 |
Year 10 and below | 19.4 | 12.5 |
Source: ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Highest qualification completed by workers in this job (in any field of study). Qualifications needed by new workers might be different from the qualifications of workers already in the job.
Skills and Knowledge
Employers look for Labourers who are reliable, have a good work ethic and can work well in a team.
Skills
Skills can be improved through training or experience.
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39%
Active listeningListening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
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39%
Critical thinkingThinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
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36%
Serving othersLooking for ways to help people.
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34%
SpeakingTalking to others.
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34%
Judgment and decision makingFiguring out the pros and cons of different options and choosing the best one.
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34%
MonitoringKeeping track of how well work is progressing so you can make changes or improvements.
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34%
Social perceptivenessUnderstanding why people react the way they do.
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32%
Coordination with othersBeing adaptable and coordinating work with other people.
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32%
MathematicsUsing maths to solve problems.
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30%
Complex problem solvingNoticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
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29%
WritingWriting things for co-workers or customers.
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29%
InstructingTeaching people how to do something.
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29%
NegotiationBringing people together and trying to sort out their differences.
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29%
Operation and controlControlling equipment or systems.
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29%
Time managementManaging your own and other peoples' time to get work done.
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29%
Learning strategiesFiguring out the best way to teach or learn something new.
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27%
Operation monitoringWatching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
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27%
Reading comprehensionReading work related information.
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25%
Active learningBeing able to use what you have learnt to solve problems now and again in the future.
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25%
PersuasionTalking people into changing their minds or their behaviour.
Knowledge
These are important topics, subjects or knowledge areas.
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46%
Customer and personal serviceUnderstanding customer needs, providing good quality service, and measuring customer satisfaction.
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37%
Education and trainingCurriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
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37%
Public safety and securityUse of equipment, rules and ideas to protect people, data, property, and institutions.
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35%
TransportationMoving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road.
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34%
English languageEnglish language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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32%
MathematicsArithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics.
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32%
Computers and electronicsCircuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
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28%
Sales and marketingShowing, promoting, and selling including marketing strategy, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
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28%
Production and processingRaw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ways of making and distributing goods.
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27%
ClericalWord processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office work.
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23%
Economics and accountingEconomics and accounting, the financial markets, banking and checking and reporting of financial data.
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21%
PsychologyHuman behaviour; differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; research methods; assessing and treating disorders.
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21%
Administration and managementBusiness principles involved in strategic planning, leadership, and coordinating people and resources.
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21%
Communications and mediaMedia production, communication, and dissemination. Includes written, spoken, and visual media.
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20%
Personnel and human resourcesRecruiting and training people, managing pay and other entitlements (like sick leave), and negotiating pay and conditions.
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20%
TelecommunicationsTransmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
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18%
MechanicalMachines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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18%
GeographyDescribing land, sea, and air, including their physical characteristics, locations, how they work together, and the location of plant, animal, and human life.
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17%
Law and governmentHow our laws and courts work. Government rules and regulations, and the political system.
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12%
Sociology and anthropologyGroup behaviour and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
Abilities
Workers use these physical and mental abilities..
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48%
Oral expressionCommunicate by speaking.
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45%
Selective attentionPay attention to something without being distracted.
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43%
Far visionSee details that are far away.
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43%
Near visionSee details that are up-close (within a few feet).
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43%
Speech recognitionIdentify and understand the speech of another person.
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41%
Oral comprehensionListen to and understand what people say.
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41%
Problem spottingNotice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, even if you can't solve the problem.
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41%
Control precisionQuickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat.
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39%
Speech claritySpeak clearly so others can understand you.
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39%
Depth perceptionDecide which thing is closer or further away from you, or decide how far away it is.
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39%
Perceptual speedUse your eyes to quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things.
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39%
Reaction timeQuickly move your hand, finger, or foot when a sound, light, picture or something else appears.
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39%
Spatial orientationKnow where things are around you.
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37%
Extent flexibilityBend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
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37%
Multilimb coordinationUse your arms and/or legs at the same time while sitting, standing, or lying down.
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36%
Colour discriminationNotice differences between colours, including shades of colour and brightness.
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36%
Deductive reasoningUse general rules to find answers or solve problems logically.
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36%
Inductive reasoningUse lots of detailed information to come up with answers or make general rules.
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36%
Manual dexterityQuickly move your hand to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
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36%
Sorting or orderingOrder or arrange things in a pattern or sequence (e.g., numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Activities
These are kinds of activities workers regularly do in this job.
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49%
Building good relationshipsBuilding good working relationships and keeping them over time.
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49%
Working with the publicGreeting or serving customers, clients or guests, and public speaking or performing.
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47%
Communicating within a teamGiving information to co-workers by telephone, in writing, or in person.
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45%
Researching and investigatingLooking for, getting and understanding different kinds of information.
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44%
Handling and moving objectsUsing hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, moving and manipulating objects.
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43%
Making decisions and solving problemsUsing information to work out the best solution and solve problems.
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42%
Estimating amounts, costs and resourcesWorking out sizes, distances, amounts, time, costs, resources, or materials needed for a task.
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42%
Looking for changes over timeComparing objects, actions, or events. Looking for differences between them or changes over time.
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40%
Planning and prioritising workDeciding on goals and putting together a detailed plan to get the work done.
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40%
Helping and caring for othersProviding personal assistance, medical attention, or emotional support.
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39%
Documenting or recording informationEntering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
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39%
Monitoring people, processes and thingsChecking objects, actions, or events, and keeping an eye out for problems.
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38%
Doing physically active workUse your arms, legs and whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling objects.
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37%
Communicating with the publicGiving information to the public, business or government by telephone, in writing, or in person.
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35%
Explaining things to peopleHelping people to understand and use information.
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35%
Checking for errors or defectsInspecting equipment, structures, or materials for errors, problems or defects.
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34%
Controlling equipment or machinesOperating machines or processes either directly or using controls (not including computers or vehicles).
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32%
Checking compliance with standardsDeciding whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
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32%
Coordinating the work of a teamGetting members of a group to work together to finish a task.
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30%
Driving vehicles or equipmentRunning, manoeuvring, navigating, or driving things like forklifts, vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
Interests and demands
Learn about the daily activities, and physical and social demands faced by workers. Explore the values and work styles that workers rate as most important.
Interests
Interests are the style or type of work we prefer to do. All interest areas are shown below.
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95%
PracticalPractical, hands-on work. Often with plants and animals, or materials like wood, tools, and machinery.
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81%
AdministrativeFollowing set procedures and routines. Working with numbers and details more than with ideas, usually following rules.
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48%
EnterprisingStarting up and carrying out projects. Leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes require risk taking and often deal with business.
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38%
HelpingWorking with people. Helping or providing service to others.
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14%
AnalyticalIdeas and thinking. Searching for facts and figuring out problems in your head.
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14%
CreativeWorking with forms, designs and patterns. Often need self-expression and can be done without following rules.
Values
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67%
RelationshipsServe and work with others. Workers usually get along well with each other, do things to help other people, and are rarely pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong.
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38%
IndependenceWork alone and make decisions. Workers are able to try out their own ideas, make decisions on their own, and work with little or no supervision.
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33%
SupportSupportive management that stands behind employees. Workers are treated fairly by their company, they are supported by management, and have supervisors who train them well.
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24%
AchievementResults oriented. Workers are able to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment.
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24%
Working conditionsJob security and good working conditions. There is usually a steady flow of interesting work, and the pay and conditions are generally good.
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19%
RecognitionAdvancement and the potential to lead. Workers are recognised for the work that they do, they may give directions and instructions to others, and they are looked up to in their company and their community.
Demands
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92%
Contact with peopleHave contact with people by telephone, face-to-face, or any other way.
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85%
Face-to-face discussionsTalk with people face-to-face.
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85%
Contact with the publicWork with customers or the public.
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84%
Using your hands to handle, control, or feelSpend time using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls.
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79%
In an enclosed vehicle or equipmentWork in a closed vehicle (e.g., car).
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79%
Being exact or accurateBe very exact or highly accurate.
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79%
Physically close to peopleWork physically close to other people.
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77%
Walking and runningSpend time walking and running.
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76%
TeamworkWork with people in a group or team.
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76%
Making repetitive motionsSpend time making repetitive motions.
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75%
TelephoneTalk on the telephone.
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72%
Outdoors, exposed to weatherWork outdoors, exposed to the weather.
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72%
Impact of decisionsMake decisions that have a large impact on other people.
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71%
Lead or coordinate a teamLead others to do work activities.
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71%
Angry or unpleasant peopleDeal with unpleasant, angry, or rude people.
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70%
Exposure to contaminantsBe exposed to pollutants, gases, dust or odours.
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69%
Consequence of errorWork where mistakes have serious consequences.
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69%
Indoors, heat controlledWork indoors with access to heating or cooling.
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69%
Outdoors, under coverWork outdoors, under cover (e.g., in an open shed).
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68%
Loud or uncomfortable soundsBe exposed to noises and sounds that are distracting or uncomfortable.
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