Conveyancer
A Conveyancer manages the legal aspects of property transfers between buyers and sellers in Australia, including title searches, preparation of contract documentation, settlement coordination, and liaising with financial institutions. In most Australian states, conveyancers are required to hold a licence under state conveyancing legislation.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Moderate demand; tied closely to property market transaction volumes which vary with interest rate cycles and housing market conditions.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- CSOLCombined Skilled Occupation List
The merged skilled list that consolidates previous MLTSSL and STSOL eligibility under the Skills in Demand program.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
- 186Learn more →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 482Learn more →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 494Learn more →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
Key duties
- Prepare and review contracts of sale and transfer documents for property transactions
- Conduct title searches and verify encumbrances or restrictions on property
- Coordinate settlement proceedings with financial institutions, real estate agents, and solicitors
- Calculate and advise on stamp duty, fees, and adjustments for property transactions
Skills required
- Knowledge of property law, conveyancing legislation, and title registration processes
- Proficiency with electronic conveyancing platforms such as PEXA
- Attention to detail in document preparation and legal compliance
- Client communication and transaction management skills
Typical qualifications pathway
A Diploma of Conveyancing or equivalent is typically required to obtain a conveyancer's licence in Australia. VETASSESS is the assessing authority for migration purposes.
Visa & occupation list information
This occupation appears on the CSOL. Eligible Australian skilled visa pathways include subclasses 186, 482, and 494. State nominations are available from nominating states and territories. For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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