Group
Occupation
899532 Railways Assistant
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
899532 Railways Assistant
Assists with operating and maintaining facilities at a railway station, and selling tickets to passengers.
Rail Guards or Conductors are excluded from this occupation. Rail Guards or Conductors are included in Occupation 899531 Rail Guard or Conductor.
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 5: AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education
New Zealand
- Skill Level 5: NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education
Main tasks
- 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