Importer or Exporter - ASCO 1192-11

Tasks & Duties

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

Entry 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.

This can be relevant when applying for temporary business sponsorship, and in some cases in applying for skills assessment.

Skilled Occupations List

This occupation is not on the Skilled Occupations List.

Employer Nomination Scheme

An Australian business can sponsor you for a permanent visa Employer Nomination). The occupation of Importer or Exporter is on the gazetted list of occupations approved for ENS visas.

Temporary Business Sponsorship

An Australian or overseas business can sponsor you for a temporary visa lasting for up to 4 years (subclass 457 visa - see Temporary Business Sponsorship). The occupation of Importer or Exporter is on the gazetted list of occupations approved for temporary business sponsorship.