About & Methodology
How we analyse AI exposure risk for Australian occupations
What Is This?
Will AI Take My Job is a free tool that helps Australians understand how artificial intelligence might impact their occupation. We combine official government data with AI exposure analysis to provide a comprehensive view of each occupation's risk profile.
Every data point on this site comes from publicly available Australian Government sources. We do not manufacture employment statistics or shortage data — we present official figures in an accessible format.
Data Sources
AI Exposure Scoring
Our primary AI exposure data comes from the JSA Generative AI Capacity Study, published by Jobs and Skills Australia in September 2025. This study provides official automation and augmentation scores for each occupation.
We combine these two scores into a single 0-10 AI exposure rating using a weighted formula: (automation × 0.7) + (augmentation × 0.3), then scaling to 0-10. Automation is weighted more heavily because it represents the "replacement" risk, while augmentation represents "change" rather than elimination.
ANZSCO Classification
All occupations are classified using the ANZSCO 2022 (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations) at the 4-digit Unit Group level. This provides a standardised framework for comparing occupations across datasets.
Important Disclaimer
AI exposure scores are estimates based on current AI capabilities and publicly available research. They should not be taken as predictions of future employment outcomes. The pace and direction of AI development is uncertain, and many factors beyond technology — including regulation, social acceptance, and economic conditions — influence how occupations evolve.
Employment decisions should consider multiple factors beyond AI exposure alone. This tool is designed to inform, not alarm.
Data last processed: 21 March 2026
358 occupations in dataset