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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