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ANZSCO 442214Updated 2026-01-29

Private Investigator

National shortage level: Low

ANZSCO 442214OSCA 452234

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 65k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1240
Salary range: AUD 58k-AUD 71k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

35.8%
NSW
27.7%
VIC
14.6%
QLD

Education mix

25.4%
certificate iii/ iv
19.8%
advanced diploma/ diploma
19.6%
bachelor degree

Role overview

Private Investigators conduct investigations for clients and prepare evidence for court proceedings.

What you do
  • Investigates shoplifting, theft, dishonesty or other undesirable conduct.
  • Makes inquiries concerning property and seeks, obtains or supplies information pertaining to the personal character, financial position, occupation or whereabouts of any person.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (25.4%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Investigates shoplifting, theft, dishonesty or other undesirable conduct.
    • Makes inquiries concerning property and seeks, obtains or supplies information pertaining to the personal character, financial position, occupation or whereabouts of any person.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 1240
    Annual median: AUD 65k
    Range: AUD 58k-AUD 71k