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Transport and Despatch Clerks

ANZSCO 5912

Employed

46,000

Part-time share

11%

Female share

35%

Median weekly earnings

$1,707

Median age

41 yrs

Employment outlook

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

NSW
33.5%
VIC
25.8%
QLD
20.7%
WA
12.1%
SA
4.6%
TAS
1.8%
ACT
0.8%
NT
0.7%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Transport and Despatch Clerks.

  • 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

    View qualification
  • 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
  • Certificate IV in Materiel Logistics

    TLI41522 · AQF 4 · 2 providers

    View qualification