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What this job is
An Importer or Exporter manages the movement of goods across Australian borders, coordinating logistics, regulatory compliance, and commercial transactions. They negotiate terms with international suppliers or customers, arrange shipping and customs clearance, and ensure compliance with Australian Border Force (ABF) requirements, tariff classifications, and trade regulations. This role encompasses both the procurement of foreign goods for resale in Australia and the sale of Australian products to overseas markets.
Pay
A$1,846 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Attention to Detailcore
- Customer Order Trackingcore
- Dispatch Documentationcore
- ERP and Inventory Systemscore
- Freight Coordinationcore
- Goods Receipt Processingcore
- Inventory Trackingcore
- Invoicing and Accounts Receivablecore
- Negotiationcore
- Purchase Order Processingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Supplier Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracy
- Correspondence Drafting
- Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
- Delivery Scheduling
- Invoice Matching and Reconciliation
- Microsoft Excel Data Management
- Problem Solving
- Record Management
- Research and Analysis
- Time Management and Prioritisation