Career pathway

Importer Or Exporter

ANZSCO 133311

Employed

3,200

Part-time share

33%

Female share

35%

Median age

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Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy.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

Importers or Exporters manage the operations of importing or exporting establishments.

What they typically do

Identifies local and overseas business opportunities.
Develops and implements business plans, as well as the policies and procedures for marketing, operating, human resource, pricing and credit.
Determines the mix of products and services to be provided and negotiates conditions of trade.
Liaises with local and overseas suppliers and distributors about orders and products.
Researches regulatory and statutory requirements affecting the importing, exporting, wholesaling and distribution of goods.
Monitors business performance and prepares the estimates, financial statements and reports of operations.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC

35.3%

NSW

31.7%

QLD

17.4%

7.5%

5.6%

TAS

1.3%

ACT

0.6%

0.4%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Importer Or Exporter.

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