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Despatching And Receiving Clerk

OSCA 571131·ANZSCO 591211

Employed

23,600

Part-time share

16.7%

Female share

39.4%

Median age

40 yrs

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

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Despatching And Receiving Clerk is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate IV in International Freight Forwarding (Senior Operator) and Certificate IV in Materiel Logistics.

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About this career

Verifies and maintains records of incoming and outgoing goods in a warehouse or distribution centre, and prepares goods for dispatch.

What they typically do

  • Identifies items and containers of incoming and outgoing shipments, and verifies them against consignment records
  • Ensures outgoing shipments are in good condition and meet specifications
  • Arranges internal distribution of goods received
  • Organises the dispatch of goods with completed documentation
  • Maintains prescribed records of goods received and dispatched

Where they work

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
31.2%
VIC
26.9%
QLD
20.6%
WA
11.9%
SA
6.4%
TAS
1.6%
NT
0.8%
ACT
0.6%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Despatching And Receiving Clerk.

  • Certificate IV in International Freight Forwarding (Senior Operator)

    TLI40221 · AQF 4 · 3 providers

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  • Certificate IV in Materiel Logistics

    TLI41522 · AQF 4 · 2 providers

    View qualification