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OSCA 619935Updated 2026-01-29
Retail Buyer
National shortage level: Low
ANZSCO 639211OSCA 619935
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 86k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1650
Salary range: AUD 77k-AUD 94k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
44.5%
VIC
35%
NSW
11%
QLD
Education mix
38.3%
bachelor degree
19.2%
year 12
15%
advanced diploma/ diploma
Role overview
Retail Buyers select and buy goods for resale in retail establishments.
What you do
- • Monitors sales data and stock levels, and studies trade, manufacturers' and market information to keep informed of changing market conditions.
- • Negotiates purchase, promotion and supply arrangements with suppliers.
- • Designs and implements pricing, marketing, promotional and display strategies.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: bachelor degree (38.3%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Anticipates consumer trends and determines quantity, style and quality of goods to be purchased.
- • Designs and implements pricing, marketing, promotional and display strategies.
- • Establishes working plans according to seasonal and budgetary requirements.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1650
Annual median: AUD 86k
Range: AUD 77k-AUD 94k