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212211 · Sedentary

Career data Verified

Creative writers produce original written works like books, editorial articles, screenplays and poems.

Most common salary $50k – $106k

Upper salary up to $151k

Training 0-2 years

Produces literary or other written work for publication or performance.

Creates and develops ideas and themes for written works, such as novels, plays, musicals, screen productions, educational texts, information texts and multimedia products; researches subject matter through original and secondary materials, interviews and other media; plans, organises and writing material.

Works indoors in an office environment most likely in there own home or connected to a magazine or newspaper.
Usually works in adequately heated and ventilated spaces.

Sedentary physical demand.
Employees frequently sit when writing, reviewing or researching material for content.
Occasionally stands and walks about the office or research facility to obtain research materials and equipment.
Stretching up and reaching across is not a significant requirement of the job.
Bending squatting, crouching and kneeling is not a significant requirement of the job.
Twisting of the body or neck is not a significant requirement of the job.
Contact with skin irritants or water is not a significant requirement of the job.
Lifting, carrying and holding is not a significant requirement of the job.
Repetitive movements with hands will be constant when writing by hand or through the use of a computer.
Driving is likely to be required occasionally to undertake research but is not a significant feature of the job.
Use of hand-held objects and equipment will include writing tools and paper, computers, diaries, dictaphones and other record-keeping/office equipment.
Mental skills necessary include writing, creative, computing, communication, research and planning and organisational skills.

Entry signal Reviewed

Requires a substantial formal qualification.

Entry barrier Formal qualification

Licence / registration No licence required

ANZSCO skill level 1

Next-day ready No

How this was determined (model-generated): Author: Skill Level 1 tertiary-or-5yrs, no licence gate; substantial entry path confirmed.

A relevant tertiary qualification or at least five years applicable experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.