452234 Private Investigator

Registration or licensing is required.

Insurance Investigators are excluded from this occupation. Insurance Investigators are included in Occupation 531431 Insurance Investigator.

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 4: NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience

• Conducts interviews and gathers information from various sources, including public records and databases, to investigate cases regarding legal, financial, and personal matters
• Conducts surveillance and observes individuals to gather evidence
• Makes enquiries concerning property and investigates insurance claims
• Seeks, obtains, and supplies information pertaining to the personal character, financial position, occupation, or whereabouts of any person
• Collects and analyses data and evidence, and prepares detailed reports and documentation of findings
• Collaborates with law enforcement agencies and legal professionals
• Testifies in court and presents evidence during legal proceedings
• Maintains client confidentiality and ensures the security of sensitive information
• Uses specialised equipment and technology, such as binoculars, microphones, and video or audio recording devices to obtain evidence for investigations