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Auctioneer

OSCA 622231·ANZSCO 611111

Employed

560

Part-time share

19.5%

Female share

12.7%

Median age

47 yrs

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

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About this career

Conducts 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 real estate, goods and livestock for auction
  • Organises advertising and other publicity to promote upcoming auctions
  • Conducts auctions of real estate, goods and livestock
  • Facilitates bidding processes by asking for or setting opening bids, and maintains control of the auction
  • Takes offers from buyers and closes the sale by accepting the highest purchase price
  • Resolves disputes or issues that may arise during the auction
  • Completes necessary paperwork and documentation related to the auction process

Where they work

Wholesale Trade

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.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.