5912 Transport and Despatch Clerks

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• 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

• 591211 Despatching and Receiving Clerk
• 591212 Import-Export Clerk

Alternative Titles:

• Despatch Clerk
• Freight Clerk

Verifies and maintains records of incoming and outgoing goods in a warehouse or distribution centre and prepares goods for despatch.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

• Aircraft Load Controller
• Shipping and Receiving Clerk
• Truck Despatcher

Arranges the clearance and collection of imported cargo from customs and bond stores, and the shipment of cargo for export.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

• Bond Clerk
• Customs Agent
• Customs Broker (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
• Wharf Tally Clerk