Group
Occupation
521236 Trust Officer
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
521236 Trust Officer
Administers trusts, estates, and settlements on behalf of beneficiaries.
Alternative title
- Trust Clerk
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Receives and reviews legal documents related to trusts, estates, and settlements
- Identifies and verifies beneficiaries and their entitlements
- Communicates with beneficiaries to provide information and answer queries
- Manages and maintains trust accounts, including processing payments and distributions
- Prepares and files legal documents, such as trust agreements and estate inventories
- Conducts research and analysis to support decision-making related to trust administration
- Prepares financial reports and statements for beneficiaries and regulatory authorities
- Ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
- Collaborates with legal and financial professionals
- Resolves disputes among beneficiaries or involved parties