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Commodities Trader

ANZSCO 222111

Employed

2,300

Part-time share

14%

Female share

27%

Median age

40 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Commodities Traders operate as independent agents to bring together buyers and sellers of commodities, negotiate private sales and arrange sales through established market places.

What they typically do

  • Monitors commodity prices, trends and other factors affecting the supply and demand for commodities.
  • Negotiates the purchase and sale of commodities such as grains, wool, minerals and metals.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
36.9%
VIC
28.5%
QLD
18.1%
WA
7.4%
SA
7%
TAS
1.6%
ACT
0.4%
NT
0.1%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Commodities Trader.