Group
Occupation
452234 Private Investigator
Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0
Released
6/12/2024
First release
452234 Private Investigator
Conducts investigations for clients regarding legal, financial and personal matters, and prepares evidence for court proceedings.
Registration or licensing is required.
Insurance Investigators are excluded from this occupation. Insurance Investigators are included in Occupation 531531 Insurance Investigator.
Skill level: 4
Main tasks
- 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