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Freight Forwarder

OSCA 571931

Employed

3,000

Part-time share

13.7%

Female share

55.7%

Median age

40 yrs

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

Freight Forwarder 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.

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About this career

Arranges collection of imported cargo from customs and bond stores, and accepts and prepares shipments of cargo for domestic or international destinations.

What they typically do

  • Examines shipping documents and verifies cargo to be released
  • Records customs clearance requirements and authorises collection of cargo
  • Receives details of outgoing cargo, and arranges bookings of freight space and collection or delivery of goods

Where they work

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Freight Forwarder.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.