OSCA 162132: Antique Dealer
Organises and controls the operations of an antiques business, including buying and selling antiques such as furniture, art, jewellery and china. This record sits in Retail Managers. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 2 is attached to this occupation record.
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Role overview
Organises and controls the operations of an antiques business, including buying and selling antiques such as furniture, art, jewellery and china.
Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.
Occupation facts
- Skill level
- 2
- Major group
- 1 Managers
- Sub-major group
- 16 Hospitality and Retail Managers
- Minor group
- 162 Retail Managers
- Unit group
- 1621 Retail Managers
Tasks
- Manages the daily operations of an antiques business
- Sources and acquires antiques such as furniture, art, jewellery and china, for sale
- Inspects and evaluates the condition and authenticity of antiques
- Researches and appraises antiques to determine their market value
- Implements marketing and promotional activities to attract customers through various channels such as online platforms, auctions and fairs
- Provides expert advice and information to clients regarding the history, origin and value of antiques
- Negotiates and finalises the purchase and sale of antiques with clients
- Manages business finances, including budgeting and financial reporting
- May clean and restore antiques to enhance their appearance and value
Skill level guidance
Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.
How to use this occupation page
Start with the official OSCA title and task list. Then confirm the parent unit group and compare the related occupations on this page if the job title is broad, overlapping or used differently across employers.
The ANZSIC links are there to help when the same occupation appears across several industries and you need the business-side classification as well.
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Alternative titles
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Compare OSCA 162132 with related occupations
Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.
| Comparison point | Current code162132 Antique Dealer | 162131 Retail Manager (General) | 162133 Post Office Manager |
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| Official role definition | Organises and controls the operations of an antiques business, including buying and selling antiques such as furniture, art, jewellery and china. | Organises and controls the operations of a general retail trading establishment. | Organises and controls the operations of a post office. |
| Skill level | Skill Level 2 | Skill Level 2 | Skill Level 2 |
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| Alternative titles | Not stated |
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Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.
Compliance risk score
4 of 4 factors passing
In this section
Frequently asked questions
What does OSCA 162132 do?
Antique Dealer is the current ABS occupation record used to describe a specific occupation. It sits in the OSCA hierarchy and carries skill-level context plus related titles and tasks.
How should I read the skill level?
The skill level tells you the educational or training depth that the ABS associates with the occupation. It is a classification signal, not a salary band or a qualification checklist on its own.
Why is industry context shown on an occupation page?
Industry context helps when the title is common or ambiguous. It shows where the occupation is typically employed so you can compare it with the right ANZSIC family.
Source and trust
- Official source
- ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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