Auctioneer Jobs in Australia

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

• appraising and listing property for auction
• organising advertising, catalogues and other publicity for auctions
• consulting vendors and setting reserve prices
• describing property presented and the conditions of sale
• asking for or setting opening bids and determining reserve prices
• accepting bids from potential buyers and closing sales to the highest bidders
• purchasing and selling livestock and rural property on behalf of clients
• selling agricultural supplies, such as seed, grains, feed, sprays, dips, drenches and veterinary products, in accordance with statutory requirements
• acting as an insurance agent for rural clients