Specialisations

Not applicable

 

Skill Level

The entry requirement for this occupation is usually a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.

 

Job Description & Tasks

Plans, organises and administers the operations of a business which imports or exports goods.

• identifies local and overseas business opportunities and determines the mix of products and services to be provided and negotiates conditions of sale with producers
• researches regulatory and statutory requirements affecting the import and export of goods to and from Australia
• liaises with customs officers and other government representatives to ensure that goods being imported are legal, and meet Australian standards
• develops a business plan and implements marketing, operating, personnel, pricing and credit policy and procedures
• appoints agents and/or distributors
• arranges the shipping of goods to and from Australia
• monitors the performance of the business and prepares estimates, financial statements and reports of import-export operations
• may provide quotes to customers and organise promotional campaigns for the business or for customers’ products

 

This occupation is included in the following occupation lists;

Skilled Occupations List (SQL)

This occupation is not on the Skilled Occupations List and cannot be applied for under the Skilled Migration Programme.

Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL)

This occupation is not on the Migration Occupations in Demand List and is not eligible for MODL points.

Skilled Regional Sponsored (SRS)

This visa allows you to be sponsored by a relative living in a Designated Area or to be nominated by a State or Territory government. To apply for nomination by a State/Territory your occupation must in demand in that particular government.

Please note that many occupations in demand by a State or Territory are required to have a specialisation and not all specialisations are detailed in the lists. You can check for further information through CMS or directly through the State or Territory.

This occupation is in demand in;

Temporary Business Sponsorship (457)

This occupation is on the approved list of occupations for temporary business sponsorship and may be sponsored for a 457 visa.

Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)

This occupation is on the approved list of occupations for the Employer Nomination Scheme and may be nominated by a company under the ENS.