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ANZSCO 591211Updated 2026-01-29
Despatching and Receiving Clerk
National shortage level: Low
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 88k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1690
Salary range: AUD 79k-AUD 96k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
31.2%
NSW
26.9%
VIC
20.6%
QLD
Education mix
24.9%
year 12
22.2%
certificate iii/ iv
13.6%
year 10 and below
Role overview
Despatching and Receiving Clerks verify and maintain records of incoming and outgoing goods in warehouse or distribution centres and prepare goods for despatch.
What you do
- • Identifies items and containers of incoming and outgoing shipments and verifies them against consignment records.
- • Ensures outgoing shipments are in good condition and meet specifications.
- • Arranges internal distribution of goods received.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: year 12 (24.9%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Arranges internal distribution of goods received.
- • Calculates storage and clearance charges and bills customers.
- • Ensures outgoing shipments are in good condition and meet specifications.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1690
Annual median: AUD 88k
Range: AUD 79k-AUD 96k