Real Estate Agency Principal - 612113
Previously referred to in ASCO as:
3293-11 Real Estate Agency Manager
On this page
Job description
Manages the overall activities of a real estate agency. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill level
This occupation has a level of skill commensurate with an AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma. 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 (ANZSCO Skill Level 2).
If you require further information on this occupation, please refer to the Australian Bureau of Statistics website.
See: Unit Group 6121 - Real Estate Sales Agents
Information on the skill level of each occupation is consistent with the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) and may differ from the requirements set by the assessing authorities for obtaining a skills assessment. Please contact the relevant assessing authority for your nominated occupation to check on their requirements.
Program eligibility
Applicants in this occupation may be eligible for skilled migration under the following programs: Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS), Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS), Points Based Skilled Migration visa, Temporary Business (Long Stay) (Subclass 457).
See:
Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186)
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (Subclass 187)
SkillSelect (Points Based Skilled Migration visa)
Temporary Business (Long Stay) - Standard Business Sponsorship (Subclass 457)
A skills assessment is only required for certain visa subclasses in the skilled migration program. Please check whether a skills assessment is required for the visa subclass you want to apply for before contacting the relevant assessing authority.
Under the General Skilled Migration program, some occupations may only be available for state or territory government agency nomination. For a complete list of occupations, refer to the Skilled Occupation List (SOL).
See: Skilled Occupation Lists (Formerly Known as Form 1121i)
Skills assessment authority
Before you can migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant, you must have your skills assessed by the relevant national assessment authority. The assessment authority for your occupation is Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS).
See: VETASSESS
If you want to claim points for your qualifications and/or work experience in your nominated or closely related occupation you should forward all the relevant documents to the relevant skills assessing authority. Based on your documents, the assessing authority will provide advice to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship on your qualifications and/or work experience. The department will consider this advice when awarding points for your qualifications and work experience.
Note: If your qualifications are not in a relevant field to your nominated occupation and you want to claim points, the assessing authority will be unable to provide advice to the department. In these circumstances, the department will make a determination of how many points will be awarded to your qualifications.
Licensing or registration requirements
In many occupations you must be registered with or obtain a license from a local authority in the state or territory where you want to practise your occupation. Contact the local authority in your relevant state or territory to enquire about the licensing or registration requirements.
New South Wales
NSW Government Fair Trading
See: Fair Trading
Victoria
Registration is compulsory.
Business Licensing Authority
See: Business Licensing Authority
Queensland
Registration is compulsory.
Office of Fair Trading
See: Office of Fair Trading
South Australia
Licensing is required for electrical work.
Office of Consumer and Business Affairs
See: Office of Consumer and Business Affairs
Western Australia
Registration is compulsory.
The Real Estate and Business Agents Supervisory Board
See: The Real Estate and Business Agents Supervisory Board
Tasmania
Licensing is compulsory.
Auctioneers and Real Estate Council
See: Auctioneers and Real Estate Council
Northern Territory
Registration is compulsory.
Department of Justice
See: Department of Justice
Australian Capital Territory
Licensing is compulsory.
ACT Office of Regulatory Services
See: ACT Office of Regulatory Services
Professional associations
You may benefit from becoming a member of a relevant industry association for your occupation. This could help you with your employment prospects, networking, contact with industry and professional development and may provide you with important information and support.
Real Estate Institute of NSW
See: Real Estate Institute of NSW
Real Estate Institute of Victoria
See: Real Estate Institute of Victoria