Group
Occupation
611331 Auctioneer
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
611331 Auctioneer
Conducts sales of real estate, goods, and livestock by taking offers from buyers and accepting the highest purchase price.
Registration or licensing is required.
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
- 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