Typist Jobs in Australia

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• entering data and codes required to process information
• retrieving, confirming and updating data in storage and keeping records of data input
• taking verbatim records of proceedings in rapid shorthand using computerised equipment and shorthand-writing machines
• transcribing information recorded in shorthand and on sound recording equipment, and proofreading and correcting copy
• reading portions of transcripts during trials and other proceedings on request of Judges and other officials
• reproducing the spoken word, environmental sounds and song lyrics as captions for television programming, and the deaf and hearing impaired
• preparing reports, letters and similar material for publication and electronic transmission
• sorting outgoing material and preparing documents for transmission