ANZSCO 39943.1Low RiskShortage

Jewellers

Other Technicians and Trades Workers · Miscellaneous Technicians and Trades Workers

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Low Risk

Median Weekly Pay

N/A

Full-time workers

Employment

4,100

Total workers

10yr Growth

+14.0%

Projected to 2035

Shortage Status

Shortage

Key Insight

Jewellers is IN SHORTAGE and has LOW AI risk — a strong outlook for workers in this field.

JSA Official AI Exposure

Automation19.0%
Augmentation58.0%

Key Tasks

  • Examining designs and specifications for jewellery and precious metal objects
  • Shaping moulded metal by cutting, filing, beating, turning and bending, using specialised hand and power tools
  • Assembling articles by soldering, screwing, riveting and otherwise joining
  • Securing precious stones in retaining prongs and ridges, and smoothing and checking final settings
  • Engraving designs on ring settings, brooches, bracelets and other articles
  • Repairing jewellery by soldering, replacing and rebuilding worn and broken parts
  • Appraising the quality and value of jewellery
  • Cutting and dividing stones to approximate final shape, using precision hand and power tools and jigs
  • Securing stones and shapes, cutting angles, smoothing and polishing
  • Finishing articles using files, emery paper and buffing machines
  • Restyling old jewellery

Employment Projections to 2035

Median Age

55

Female Share

39.0%

Part-Time Share

40.0%

Skill Level

3 / 5