See the table below for a full list of industries, with a detailed description of the different jobs and services within that industry. You’ll need to select the industry that best describes your current situation in the CFS application form.
You can also select “retired”.
Primary industries
Farming
Agricultural activities including crop and livestock production
Fishing and aquaculture
Harvesting fish and other aquatic organisms
Forestry
Management and harvesting of forests and timber
Manufacturing
Manufacturing household items or processed food
Production of consumer goods and food products
Manufacturing heavy machinery or industrial equipment
Fabrication of large-scale machinery and tools
Utilities
Nuclear energy generation
Production of energy through nuclear processes
Non-nuclear power generation
Energy generation from renewable and non-renewable sources
Electricity, water, or gas distribution
Distribution of essential utilities to consumers
Mining, construction, and trades
Mining
Extraction of minerals and natural resources
Construction trade (e.g. electrician, carpenter)
Skilled trades in building and infrastructure
Vehicle repair or maintenance
Servicing and repairing vehicles
Wholesale
Wholesale trade
Bulk distribution of goods to retailers
Warehousing
Storage and handling of goods
Retail
Car dealer
Sales of new and used vehicles
Liquor store
Retail sales of alcoholic beverages
Tobacco / E-cigarette retailer
Sales of tobacco and vaping products
Convenience store
Retail of everyday items and groceries
Vending machine operator
Automated retail through vending machines
Antiques store
Sales of vintage and collectible items
Jewellery, precious metals, gems dealer
Retail of luxury and valuable items
All other physical and online retailers
General retail operations
Hospitality
Hotels and motels
Accommodation services
Restaurants and takeaways
Food and beverage services
Transportation
Road, rail, or water transport
Movement of goods and people via land or water
Aviation
Air travel and cargo services
Telecommunications
NA
Telecommunication services and infrastructure
Financial services
Banks, insurance, investment products
Financial institutions and services
Payment gateways
Digital payment processing services
Real estate
NA
Real estate sales, leasing, and management
Professional services
Accounting
Financial reporting and auditing
IT
Information technology services
Legal and trust services
Legal advice and trust management
Scientific research
Research and development in sciences
Engineering
Design and development of systems and structures
Advertising and marketing
Promotion and branding services
Architecture
Design of buildings and structures
Administrative and support services
NA
Business support and administrative services
Public administration and safety
Civil servant
Government administrative roles
Foreign embassy or consulate
Diplomatic services
Law enforcement
Police and security services
Defence
Military and defense services
Judges, magistrates, mediators
Legal adjudication and mediation
Parliamentarians and councillors
Elected government officials
Education and training
NA
Teaching and educational services
Health care and social assistance
Medicine and allied health
Medical and health services
Pharmaceuticals and medical equipment
Production and distribution of medical products
Medicinal marijuana
Medical cannabis production and distribution
Veterinary services
Animal health care
Childcare
Care and education for young children
Disability and aged care
Support services for elderly and disabled individuals
Charities or NGOs
Non-profit organisations providing aid
Death care services
Funeral and burial services
Beauty and weight management services
Personal care and wellness services
Sports and recreation
Sporting and recreational activities
Sports and leisure activities
Museums, parks, and gardens
Cultural and natural attractions
Creative and performing arts
Artistic and entertainment performances
Gambling and casinos
Gaming and betting services
Other
Parking garage operator
Management of parking facilities
Religious, civic, professional and other interest group
Organisations serving specific communities
Private households employing staff
Domestic employment
Adult industry worker
Services in the adult entertainment industry
Other services not listed
Miscellaneous services
Home Duties
Unpaid domestic responsibilities
Invalid Pensioner
Individuals receiving disability pension
Unemployed
Currently not employed
Retired
NA
Individuals who have ceased full-time employment
Student
NA
Individuals engaged in formal education
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Avanteos Investments Limited ABN 20 096 259 979, AFSL 245531 (AIL) is the trustee of the Colonial First State FirstChoice Superannuation Trust ABN 26 458 298 557 and issuer of FirstChoice range of super and pension products. Colonial First State Investments Limited ABN 98 002 348 352, AFSL 232468 (CFSIL) is the responsible entity and issuer of products made available under FirstChoice Investments and FirstChoice Wholesale Investments.
Information on this webpage is provided by AIL and CFSIL. It may include general advice but does not consider your individual objectives, financial situation, needs or tax circumstances. You can find the target market determinations (TMD) for our financial products at https://www.cfs.com.au/tmd which include a description of who a financial product might suit. You should read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Financial Services Guide (FSG) carefully, assess whether the information is appropriate for you, and consider talking to a financial adviser before making an investment decision. You can get the PDS and FSG at www.cfs.com.au or by calling us on 13 13 36.