Data Entry Operator
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 4
- Major group
- Clerical and Administrative Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 5Clerical and Administrative Workers
- Sub-major group
- 56General Clerical Workers
- Minor group
- 561General Clerical Workers
Description
Operates a keyboard to input and transfer data into a computer for storage, processing and transmission.
Alternative titles
- Data Processing Operator
Unit group
5612 · Data Entry Operators and TranscriptionistsDescription
Record, reproduce, input and transcribe text, data and the spoken word to generate documents for storage, processing, publication and transmission.
Skill level
Australia
4
Occupation skill level 4
Tasks
Tasks include
- Enters and codes data to process and store information
- Retrieves and updates data using digital software
- Monitors and maintains databases for accuracy
- Prepares reports and material for publication
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/5/56/561/5612
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx