The $100k entry level job that needs workers in Australia

By Max Aldred For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 03:10 BST, 11 October 2024 | Updated: 05:16 BST, 11 October 2024

Young Australians have been urged to explore careers in customs regulation where some entry-level jobs offer starting salaries of more than $100,000.

Despite the attractive pay, insiders warn of a looming shortage of customs brokers, as the current workforce ages out of the profession.

Customs brokers ensure imported and exported goods comply with customs regulations at both ends, and are essential to the smooth flow of goods in and out of the country.

Supply chains expert and director of Transitainer WA, Kelly Crossley, warned that the industry is on the verge of a crisis due to a shortage of new recruits.

‘Customs brokers are the nation’s gateway for the smooth flow of goods across borders, and they navigate complex customs regulations, ensure compliance and help businesses avoid costly delays and penalties,’ she told WA Today.

‘Without customs brokers, nothing comes in and nothing goes out of Australia,’ she said.

According to Crossley, more than half of the 1,609 licensed customs brokers in Australia are over the age of 50.

She urged younger people to consider taking on a role with the profession.

Supply chains expert and director of Transitainer WA, Kelly Crossley, warned that the industry is on the verge of a crisis due to a shortage of new recruits 

Young Australians have been urged to explore careers in the port industry, where some entry-level jobs offer starting salaries of more than $100,000 

‘What makes a good customs broker is analytical skills and attention to detail,’ she said.

‘They also need good time management skills and problem-solving ability.

According to job site SEEK, customs brokers in Australia generally earn between $95,000 and $115,000. However, some positions can offer salaries exceeding $170,000.

Aspiring brokers must complete a Diploma in Customs Broking, pass an exam administered by the Australian Border Force, and obtain a customs brokering licence to practice.

What is a customs broker? 

Customs Brokers are experts about importing and exporting particular products or commodities into a country. They advise individuals and companies about international trade, entry procedures, valuation, classification and duties and taxes. Customs Brokers are skilled individuals who classify and lodge clearers for import and export shipments by liaising directly with customers. 

Tasks and duties

• Providing organisations with information and paperwork that helps them ship their goods out of the country and helping businesses import goods successfully by clearing customs.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge about the latest tariffs and fees that Australian businesses are required to pay, in addition to ensuring compliance with biosecurity and other requirements.
• Arranging permissions, licences or other approvals to ensure the smooth importation of particular types of goods.
• This role suits individuals who are highly motivated with excellent problem solving and time management skills.
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