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ANZSCO 599511Updated 2026-01-29
Customs Officer
National shortage level: Low
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 93k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1780
Salary range: AUD 83k-AUD 102k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
31.7%
NSW
29.5%
VIC
16.3%
QLD
Education mix
24.3%
bachelor degree
21.4%
year 12
19.8%
certificate iii/ iv
Role overview
Customs Officers administer and enforce customs and related legislation, and assist with customs control of overseas passengers, crew, aircraft, ships, cargo, mail and bond stores.
What you do
- • Searches aircraft, ships, vehicles, premises and people, as well as checking documents and goods to detect illegal activities such as undocumented cargo, prohibited goods and illegal aliens.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: bachelor degree (24.3%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Searches aircraft, ships, vehicles, premises and people, as well as checking documents and goods to detect illegal activities such as undocumented cargo, prohibited goods and illegal aliens.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1780
Annual median: AUD 93k
Range: AUD 83k-AUD 102k