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Import-Export Clerk

OSCA 599932·ANZSCO 591212

Employed

1,600

Part-time share

14.2%

Female share

35.4%

Median age

46 yrs

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

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Import-Export 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 Diploma of Customs Broking, Certificate III in International Freight Forwarding (Operator), and Diploma of International Freight Forwarding.

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About this career

Coordinates the import and export of products or commodities into and out of a country, arranges clearance of these products, and advises individuals and companies about international trade, entry procedures, valuation, classification and duties, biosecurity requirements, tariffs and taxes.

What they typically do

  • Provides organisations with information and paperwork to ship their goods out of the country, and helps businesses import goods successfully by clearing customs
  • Provides information to customers on custom tariffs, tariff classifications and concessions, and methods of clearing goods, and calculates storage and clearance charges
  • Ensures compliance with biosecurity and other requirements
  • Arranges permissions, licences or other approvals to ensure the smooth importation of particular types of goods

Where they work

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
35.3%
VIC
32.2%
QLD
16.5%
WA
9%
SA
5.4%
TAS
0.9%
NT
0.4%
ACT
0.4%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Import-Export Clerk.

  • Diploma of Customs Broking

    TLI50822 · AQF 5 · 3 providers

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  • Certificate III in International Freight Forwarding (Operator)

    TLI31321 · AQF 3 · 2 providers

    View qualification
  • Diploma of International Freight Forwarding

    TLI50119 · AQF 5 · 2 providers

    View qualification