Transport and Despatch Clerks
ANZSCO 5912
46,000
11%
35%
$1,707
41 yrs
Growing
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
About this career
Transport and Despatch Clerks verify and maintain records of incoming and outgoing goods, prepare goods for despatch, arrange clearance and collection of imported cargo from customs and bond stores, and arrange shipment of cargo for export.
What they typically do
- Identifying items and containers of incoming and outgoing shipments and verifying them against consignment records
- Ensuring outgoing shipments are in good condition and meet specifications
- Arranging internal distribution of goods received
- Organising the despatch of goods with completed documentation
- Maintaining prescribed records of goods received and despatched
- Examining shipping documents and verifying cargo to be released
- Recording customs clearance requirements and authorising collection of cargo
- Calculating storage and clearance charges and billing customers
- Receiving details of outgoing cargo, and arranging bookings of freight space and collection of goods from customers
- Providing information to customers on custom tariffs, tariff classifications and concessions, and methods of clearing goods
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Transport and Despatch Clerks.
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Diploma of Customs Broking
TLI50822 · AQF 5 · 3 providers
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Certificate IV in International Freight Forwarding (Senior Operator)
TLI40221 · AQF 4 · 3 providers
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Certificate III in International Freight Forwarding (Operator)
TLI31321 · AQF 3 · 2 providers
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Diploma of International Freight Forwarding
TLI50119 · AQF 5 · 2 providers
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Certificate IV in Materiel Logistics
TLI41522 · AQF 4 · 2 providers
