HRMOIR Data Definitions version 1.5 - Public Sector Commission

HUMAN RESOURCE MINIMUM OBLIGATORY INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS (HRMOIR)2012/13 Financial Year4. Employment Data4. Employment DataField 4.1 – Occupation (ANZSCO)Description:This relates to the employee’s current occupation. The occupation code is classifiedaccording to the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations(ANZSCO).4. EmploymentDataCodes/Calculation:WACA accepts ANZSCO codes at both the 4‐digit and 6‐digit level. It is recommendedthat ANZSCOs be reported at the 6‐digit level as it provides more detail and allows forbetter analysis. Many of the ANZSCOs at the 4‐digit level have a direct 6‐digit ANZSCOcode. Refer to Appendix 4 for the list of ANZSCO codes.Remarks/Validation:The complete list of codes can be found in the ABS publication 1220.0 ‐ ANZSCO ‐Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition,Revision 1. The ANZSCO Coder, available on CD‐ROM, provides a quick and efficientsystem to find the most accurate code for an occupation. To obtain a copy emailsocial.classifications@abs.gov.au.Contact the State Administrator if assistance is required to identify the appropriateANZSCO codes.A valid 4‐digit ANZSCO code must be used. Data will not be accepted by WACA if:• The field is left blank.• Any code is used other than a valid 4‐digit or 6‐digit ANZSCO code.Field size:Data format:Period:Must use either 4 or 6 charactersCharacterSnapshot of the last fortnight pay period in the census quarter36