How to become a Valuer
Assesses the value of land, property, commercial equipment, merchandise, personal effects, household goods and objects of art.
Main tasks
- Inspects and assesses the value of land, property, commercial equipment, merchandise, personal effects, household goods and art
- Researches and analyses market data, sales trends and property information using valuation methodologies to make accurate valuations
- Conducts site visits and inspections to gather relevant information for valuation purposes
- Gives evidence in legal proceedings, mediates on valuation matters, and provides rental determinations for arbitration purposes
- Prepares and maintains detailed reports and documentation on the assessed value of properties and assets and other valuation activities
- Monitors and assures the quality of valuations undertaken by contractors and third parties
Ways in
- University: Business & Commerce degrees, Offered by 39 universities in Australia
- TAFE and VET: Certificate IV in Vehicle Loss Assessing (AUR40520)
- Licence or registration: Registration or licensing may be required.
Pay · Outlook · AI and this job
- Typical full-time pay: $142,688 a year
- About 14,700 people work in this job group now, and about 19,000 are projected by 2035. (+29.3%)
- AI is likely to change parts of this job. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as medium.
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Questions people ask
How do I become a Valuer?
Ways in include: Business & Commerce degrees; Certificate IV in Vehicle Loss Assessing.
How much does a Valuer earn in Australia?
Median full-time pay is $142,688 a year (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Is a Valuer a growing career in Australia?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 29% by 2035, from about 14,700 to about 19,000 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Do you need a degree to become a Valuer?
Usually. 73% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Will AI change the work of a Valuer?
AI is likely to change parts of this job. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as medium.
Sources
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Australian Taxation Office: Taxation Statistics, Individuals Table 15A (2023-24), CC BY 2.5 AU, retrieved 2026-10-04
Updated 2026-10-04