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ANZSCO 591212Updated 2026-01-29
Import-Export Clerk
National shortage level: Low
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 88k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1690
Salary range: AUD 79k-AUD 96k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
35.3%
NSW
32.2%
VIC
16.5%
QLD
Education mix
20.2%
year 12
20%
bachelor degree
18.7%
advanced diploma/ diploma
Role overview
Import-Export Clerks arrange the clearance and collection of imported cargo from customs and bond stores, and the shipment of cargo for export.
What you do
- • Examines shipping documents and verifies cargo to be released.
- • Records customs clearance requirements and authorises collection of cargo.
- • Calculates storage and clearance charges and bills customers.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: year 12 (20.2%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Calculates storage and clearance charges and bills customers.
- • Examines shipping documents and verifies cargo to be released.
- • Provides information to customers on custom tariffs, tariff classifications and concessions, and methods of clearing goods.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1690
Annual median: AUD 88k
Range: AUD 79k-AUD 96k