Career pathway

Private Investigator

ANZSCO 442214

Employed

570

Part-time share

50%

Female share

34%

Median age

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Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy.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

Private Investigators conduct investigations for clients and prepare evidence for court proceedings.

What they typically do

Investigates shoplifting, theft, dishonesty or other undesirable conduct.
Makes inquiries concerning property and seeks, obtains or supplies information pertaining to the personal character, financial position, occupation or whereabouts of any person.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW

35.8%

VIC

27.7%

QLD

14.6%

9.3%

7.7%

ACT

2.5%

TAS

1.6%

0.7%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Private Investigator.

Certificate III in Investigative Services
CPP30619 · AQF 3 · 32 providers
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