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Settlements Officer

A Settlements Officer manages property sale transactions, ensuring paperwork is complete, payments are made, and all parties are properly coordinated.

How do I become a settlements officer

Get qualified to work as a settlements officer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Settlements Officer generally earns $1,442 per week ($74,984 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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The number of people employed in this field is likely to grow moderately in coming years. There are currently 45,700 people working in this industry in Australia and many of them specialise as a Settlements Officer. Settlements Officers may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If you’re interested in a career as a Settlements Officer, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Banking Services. This course will give you the knowledge and skills to work in senior roles at a bank or credit union. You’ll cover topics including banking products and services, professional practice in the financial services industry, risk management strategies, using business software applications, leadership and communication.

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Settlements Officer careers

A Settlements Officer coordinates financial processing in a sale of property. You might ensure documents and paperwork are complete and make sure relevant parties have been paid. Settlements Officers may liaise with buyers and sellers and ensure all aspects of sale are finalised. You might work for a bank, financial institution or brokerage company.

Settlements Officers should have good customer service skills and be able to follow correct procedures. It’s important you can communicate well with people from a range of backgrounds and work well in a team environment. Settlements Officers should be highly organised and have excellent attention to detail.