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ANZSCO 599612Updated 2026-01-29

Insurance Loss Adjuster

National shortage level: Low

ANZSCO 599612OSCA 531532

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 96k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1840
Salary range: AUD 86k-AUD 105k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

35.6%
NSW
26%
VIC
21%
QLD

Education mix

40.5%
certificate iii/ iv
17.4%
bachelor degree
16%
advanced diploma/ diploma

Role overview

Insurance Loss Adjusters inspect and assess the damage and loss to insured property and business, estimate insurance costs, and act to minimise the cost of claims to an insurance company.

What you do
  • Inspects damaged buildings, equipment and motor vehicles and estimates the cost of repairs.
  • Estimates business losses resulting from fire, theft and other business disruptions.
  • Reports the extent of damage and estimated costs to the insurer.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (40.5%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Estimates business losses resulting from fire, theft and other business disruptions.
    • Inspects damaged buildings, equipment and motor vehicles and estimates the cost of repairs.
    • Reports the extent of damage and estimated costs to the insurer.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 1840
    Annual median: AUD 96k
    Range: AUD 86k-AUD 105k