Railways Assistant
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 5
- Major group
- Labourers
Classification
- Major group
- 8Labourers
- Sub-major group
- 89Other Labourers
- Minor group
- 899Miscellaneous Labourers
Description
Assists with operating and maintaining facilities at a railway station, and selling tickets to passengers.
Unit group
8995 · Rail Guards, Conductors and Railways AssistantsDescription
Maintain passenger safety on trains and in railway stations, sell and check passenger tickets for train travel, and assist with operating and maintaining facilities at railway stations.
Skill level
Australia
5
Occupation skill level 5
Tasks
Tasks include
- Assists rail passengers by providing information regarding train schedules and services, and answering enquiries
- Assists rail passengers with additional needs, such as wheelchair users, or those with large luggage or prams
- Sells tickets to rail passengers and assists with monitoring ticket barriers
- Maintains the cleanliness of railway station facilities, including platforms, waiting areas and restrooms
- Reports any safety hazards or maintenance issues to the appropriate authorities for action
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/8/89/899/8995
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx