ANZSCO 222311Updated 2026-01-29

Financial Investment Adviser

National shortage level: Low

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 125k

Weekly earnings: AUD 2400

Salary range: AUD 112k-AUD 137k

Job ads trend: Not listed

Time to hire: Varies

Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

33.3%

NSW

29.7%

VIC

18%

QLD

Education mix

43.2%

bachelor degree

26.4%

Post graduate

18.9%

advanced diploma/ diploma

Role overview

Financial Investment Advisers develop and implement financial plans for individuals or organisations, and advise on investment strategies and their taxation implications, securities, insurance, pension plans and real estate.

What you do

• Interviews prospective clients to determine financial status and objectives, discusses financial options and develops financial plans and investment strategies.
• Monitors investment performance, and reviews and revises investment plans based on modified needs and changes in markets.
• Recommends and arranges insurance cover for clients.

Core skills

Credentials & pathway

Recommended level: bachelor degree (43.2%)

Recent job ads

No ads listed yet.

Tasks

• Advises on investment strategies, sources of funds and the distribution of earnings.
• Arranges to buy and sell stocks and bonds for clients.
• Interviews prospective clients to determine financial status and objectives, discusses financial options and develops financial plans and investment strategies.

Earnings

Weekly median: AUD 2400

Annual median: AUD 125k

Range: AUD 112k-AUD 137k