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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