Customs Officer
OSCA 451931·ANZSCO 599511
3,600
17.6%
42.8%
45 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Applies customs and border protection controls such as inspecting goods for prohibited items or removing unlawful non-citizens, at air and sea terminals, wharves, depots, warehouses, specialised examination facilities, storage and disposal locations, immigration detention facilities, and in the maritime domain.
What they typically do
- Inspects and searches vehicles, vessels and aircraft for prohibited items
- Conducts interviews and gathers information from individuals to assess their immigration status, and identifies and removes unlawful non-citizens from the country
- Applies customs and border protection controls in accordance with relevant legislation and policies to support the legal movement of passengers and cargo
- Processes and records information related to customs and border protection activities
- May monitor and patrol the maritime domain to detect and prevent illegal activities
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Customs Officer.
No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.