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ANZSCO 599111 · CSOL · ROL

Conveyancer: ANZSCO 599111

Official Home Affairs skilled occupation list · checked 21 October 2026

Conveyancer (ANZSCO 599111) is on the CSOL (Core Skills Occupation List) and ROL (Regional Occupation List). It can be used for the 494, 482 and 186 visas, and the skills assessment is done by VETASSESS. Checked against the Home Affairs list on 21 October 2026.

Occupation lists

CSOL, ROL

Core Skills Occupation List; Regional Occupation List

Permanent visa options

186

Visas that give permanent residence

Assessing authority

VETASSESS

Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services

Skill level

Level 2

Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma, or at least 3 years of relevant experience

The job

What a conveyancer does

Acts for and on behalf of clients in the area of property and business transfers.

Registration or licensing is required to work in this occupation in Australia.

Also known as

  • Settlement Agent

Unit group 5991

Tasks of Conveyancers and Legal Executives

  • Preparing, examining and advising on contracts of sale for properties and businesses
  • Carrying out title searches and contacting government authorities to find out if any planned development, illegal building work and disputes could affect properties and businesses
  • Preparing, examining and advising on mortgage documentation
  • Negotiating the terms and conditions of, and exchanging, contracts of sale, paying deposits, arranging payment of stamp duty, checking for outstanding arrears and land tax obligations, and calculating adjustments for council and water rates
  • Interviewing clients to determine the nature of issues, and receiving written information concerning cases from Legal Professionals and clients
  • Conferring with clients and potential witnesses and drawing up statements and proposed affidavits in preparation for court proceedings
  • Maintaining legal files
  • Preparing, analysing and interpreting a variety of legal documents
  • Assisting Legal Professionals to prepare cases for court by conducting investigations, undertaking research, arranging witness preparation and attendance, and preparing and filing court documents
  • May supervise Law Clerks and Legal Secretaries and take responsibility for their work

Qualifications and experience

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

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.

Registration or licensing may be required.

  • AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

Assessing authorities check your duties against these tasks, so your experience must match them, not only the job title.

Visa options

Which visas ANZSCO 599111 can be used for

From the Department of Home Affairs combined list of eligible skilled occupations. Every visa also has its own points, age, English, experience and skills assessment rules.

Skills assessment

Skills assessment for ANZSCO 599111

Most skilled visas need a positive skills assessment from the authority below before you can lodge. It must be for the same occupation you nominate.

Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS)

We prepare your VETASSESS assessment with you and check that your duties match ANZSCO 599111 before you apply.

States and territories

State and territory nomination

Home Affairs does not list Conveyancer for the 190 or 491, so states and territories cannot nominate it. Employer sponsorship is the main route.

Similar occupations

Other occupations in Conveyancers and Legal Executives

If your duties fit one of these better, that is the code to nominate.

Questions

ANZSCO 599111: common questions

What is the ANZSCO code for conveyancer?
The ANZSCO code is 599111 (Conveyancer). Your occupation is decided by your actual duties, not your job title.
What does a conveyancer do?
A conveyancer acts for and on behalf of clients in the area of property and business transfers. It is an ANZSCO skill level 2 occupation.
Which skilled occupation list is Conveyancer on?
Conveyancer is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Regional Occupation List (ROL), according to the Home Affairs combined list checked on 21 October 2026.
Can I get a 189 visa as a conveyancer?
No. Home Affairs does not list Conveyancer for the 189, which is only open to some MLTSSL occupations. Routes that are open: employer sponsorship (482 or 186) or a regional employer (494).
Is Conveyancer eligible for state nomination (190 or 491)?
No. Home Affairs does not list Conveyancer for the state nominated 190 or 491 visas. Routes that are open: employer sponsorship (482 or 186) or a regional employer (494).
Can an employer sponsor a conveyancer?
Yes. It is on the Core Skills Occupation List, so an approved employer can nominate it for the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) Core Skills stream and the subclass 186 Direct Entry stream. A regional employer can also use the 494.
Who assesses conveyancer skills for Australian migration?
The assessing authority for ANZSCO 599111 is VETASSESS. You need a positive skills assessment before you lodge most skilled visas, and some 482 applicants also need one.

Talk to us

Is ANZSCO 599111 your occupation? Ask us about your options.

Tell us your duties, qualifications, experience and English scores. We will confirm the right occupation and the visas that fit.

The more context you give, the more useful the first conversation will be.

Source: Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. Descriptions: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022 (CC BY 4.0). General information only, not immigration advice.

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