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What’s it like to be a Home Economist?
Home economists teach, inform and advise government, industry and the
community in order to assist individuals to make better lifestyle choices.
How much can I expect to earn?
Full-time employed Home Economist earn an average of $1424 per week. The
[average annual salary for this job is $74048 excluding super.]
Personal requirements
- good human resource management skills
- good oral and written communication skills
- aptitude for analysis and problem-solving
- aptitude for design and creativity
- sensitivity when dealing with a wide range of people and issues.
This job also involves:
Mainly indoor work
Workers performing these jobs would usually be expected to spend more than
three-quarters of their day indoors, in an office, factory or other enclosed
area protected from the weather.
Reading or writing
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may
be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as
letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or
writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and
symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing
skills.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree,
or extensive relevant experience. Some jobs also require post-graduate study,
such as a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master Degree.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
Home Economics
School subjects that include some aspect of HOME ECONOMICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a home economics-related subject is a
pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of a Home Economist
Home economists may perform the following tasks:
- educate the community about aspects of everyday living, such as family, interpersonal relationships, food, nutrition and leading a balanced lifestyle
- teach independent living skills to school students and disabled or disadvantaged people
- assist people to take control of their health, develop healthy behaviours and make informed consumer decisions
- design, evaluate and promote products, such as foods and household appliances, or services for everyday living
- design and plan nutritious meals and assist people to prepare them.
Specialisations
Home Economics Teacher
A home economics teacher teaches students the skills required to understand
and deal with a variety of issues in their personal, home, family and
community lives. These skills are taught through a variety of topics, such as
food and nutrition, textiles and clothing, vocational skills and knowledge,
and family and interpersonal relationships.
Consumer Scientist
A consumer scientist measures and interprets consumer needs and preferences,
ensuring that these are taken into account in the design, production, delivery
and use of products and services.
Community Health Home Economist
A community health home economist undertakes a range of home economic
activities in the public sector, such as providing information services about
financial management, family relationships, child care, food and nutrition,
and household management. They may also manage food service operations such as
canteens, aged-care centres and community food facilities and develop
programmes and policies for health and social services.