Antique Dealer (ANZSCO 142112)

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    What an Antique Dealer does

    Buys and sells antiques such as furniture, art, jewellery and china. May also clean, restore and value antiques. Registration or licensing may be required.

    Key facts

    ANZSCO code
    142112
    Skill level
    2Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma
    Visas that list it
    494
    Assessing authority
    VETASSESS
    National shortage
    No shortage

    Visa options

    Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.

    Points-tested

    Employer-sponsored

    Main tasks

    • determining product mix, stock levels and service standards
    • formulating and implementing purchasing and marketing policies, and setting prices
    • promoting and advertising the establishment's goods and services
    • selling goods and services to customers and advising them on product use
    • maintaining records of stock levels and financial transactions
    • undertaking budgeting for the establishment
    • controlling selection, training and supervision of staff
    • ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations

    Shortage by state

    • NationalNo shortage
    • ACTNo shortage
    • NSWNo shortage
    • NTNo shortage
    • QLDNo shortage
    • SANo shortage
    • TASNo shortage
    • VICNo shortage
    • WANo shortage

    State and territory nomination

    For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.

    Common questions

    What does an Antique Dealer do?

    Buys and sells antiques such as furniture, art, jewellery and china. May also clean, restore and value antiques. Registration or licensing may be required. (ABS ANZSCO description.)

    Is Antique Dealer on the skilled occupation list?

    Yes. Antique Dealer (ANZSCO 142112) is on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 494 visa.

    What is the ANZSCO code for Antique Dealer?

    142112. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.

    How can an Antique Dealer migrate to Australia?

    The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Antique Dealer for the Subclass 494 visa. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.

    Who assesses Antique Dealer for an Australian visa?

    VETASSESS, the skills assessing authority listed for 142112.

    Is Antique Dealer in demand in Australia?

    Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "No shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.

    Sources

    1. 1Department of Home Affairs, skilled occupation listimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au
    2. 2Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO – Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 2022, CC BY 4.0abs.gov.au
    3. 3Jobs and Skills Australia, Occupation Shortage List, 2025 listjobsandskills.gov.au