Freight Forwarder
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 4
- Major group
- Clerical and Administrative Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 5Clerical and Administrative Workers
- Sub-major group
- 57Supply Chain Support Workers
- Minor group
- 571Supply Chain Support Workers
- Unit group
- 5719Other Supply Chain Support Workers
Description
Arranges collection of imported cargo from customs and bond stores, and accepts and prepares shipments of cargo for domestic or international destinations.
Unit group
5719 · Other Supply Chain Support WorkersDescription
This unit group covers Supply Chain Support Workers not elsewhere classified. It includes Freight Forwarders and Production Coordinators (Logistics).
Skill level
Australia
4
Occupation skill level 4
Tasks
Tasks include
- Examines shipping documents and verifies cargo to be released
- Records customs clearance requirements and authorises collection of cargo
- Receives details of outgoing cargo, and arranges bookings of freight space and collection or delivery of goods
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/5/57/571/5719
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx