Group
Occupation
231431 Religious Leader
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
231431 Religious Leader
Performs spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of a religious faith, and provides motivation, guidance and training in religious life for the people of a congregation or parish, and the wider community.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Alternative title
- Minister of Religion
Specialisations
- Aboriginal Ceremonial Celebrant
- Chaplain
- Clergy
- Granthi
- Imam
- Monk
- Pastor
- Priest
- Rabbi
- Salvation Army Commissioned Officer
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
High levels of interest and personal commitment may substitute for formal qualifications or years of experience.
Main tasks
- Nurtures people in their spiritual development and discipleship by providing spiritual and moral guidance
- Administers rites of faiths, such as marriages, funerals and special memorial services, according to tradition and ecclesiastical and civil law
- Performs administrative tasks for a religious community
- Prepares and delivers sermons and preachings to members of a religious faith
- Develops and imparts religious education programs
- Conducts and leads services and ceremonies for religious festivals and holy days