Occupation

599938 Survey Interviewer

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

599938 Survey Interviewer

Interviews people and records their responses to survey and market research questions on a range of topics.

Alternative title

  • Interviewer

Specialisation

  • Market Research Interviewer

Skill level: 5

Main tasks

  • Contacts individuals to gather information in person or by telephone
  • Administers questionnaires on an area of interest following a set format
  • Records responses to questions on paper or electronically
  • Tracks the distribution and collection of questionnaires to addresses, businesses or people
  • Communicates the importance of survey participation and explains relevant privacy policies
  • May interview people at random in public settings