Changed employer/business
People who were employed at February 2013 and, within the 12 months to February 2013, ceased working with one employer/business and started working with another employer/business in relation to their main job.
Change in work
Employees (excluding owner managers of incorporated enterprises) were considered to have had some change in work if they had been with their current employer for one year or more at February 2013 and, in the 12 months to February 2013, had:
- been promoted;
- transferred to a different position;
- changed usual hours worked; or
- changed occupation.
Change in Major occupation group
Any change between Major occupation groups as classified by ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (cat. no. 1220.0).
Change in Minor occupation group
Any change between Minor occupation groups as classified by ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (cat. no. 1220.0).
Change in industry Division
Any change between industry Divisions as classified by the Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC) (cat. no. 1292.0).
Change in industry Subdivision
Any change between industry Subdivisions as classified by the Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC) (cat. no. 1292.0).
Change in employment type
Any change in employment type in relation to main job. For example, a change from employee to an owner manager.
Did not change employer/business
Refers to people who were working at February 2013 and had been with their current employer/business for less than 12 months, and were either:
- not working 12 months ago; or
- multiple job holders, temporary or seasonal workers who worked for less than 12 months during the year in their current main job and did not change their employer/business.
Employment type
Classifies employed people according to the following categories on the basis of their main job:
- Employees (excluding owner managers of incorporated enterprises);
- with paid leave entitlements;
- without paid leave entitlements;
- Owner managers of incorporated enterprises;
- Owner managers of unincorporated enterprises;
- Contributing family workers
- changed occupation.
Promotion
A permanent increase in wage or salary and an increase in responsibility or complexity of work. Temporary promotions, acting and temporary higher duties are excluded.
Transfer
A change of position without a change in either the level of responsibility or wages or salary. Both employer-initiated and employee-initiated transfers are included.