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Auctioneer

ANZSCO 611111

Employed

570

Part-time share

18%

Female share

14%

Median age

48 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Auctioneers conduct sales of real estate, goods and livestock by taking offers from buyers and accepting the highest purchase price.

What they typically do

  • Appraises and lists property for auction.
  • Organises advertising, catalogues and other publicity for auctions.
  • Consults vendors and sets reserve prices.
  • Describes property presented and the conditions of sale.
  • Asks for or sets opening bids.
  • Accepts bids from potential buyers.
  • Closes sales to the highest bidders.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
38.4%
VIC
20.8%
QLD
20.3%
SA
9.3%
WA
6.7%
TAS
2.1%
ACT
1.6%
NT
1.1%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Auctioneer.