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A Shipping Officer coordinates freight transport, manages paperwork, and schedules operations, requiring strong organisational and communication skills.

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In Australia, a full time Shipping Officer generally earns $1,400 per week ($72,800 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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The number of people employed in this field has grown moderately over the last five years. There are currently 11,800 people working in this industry and many of them specialise as a Shipping Officer. Shipping Officers usually find work in larger towns and cities.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If you’re interested in a career as a Shipping Officer, a Certificate III in Logistics is an ideal qualification to have. This course covers a range of topics including using an inventory system, organising stock control and ordering and receiving systems. You could also consider a Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations.

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Shipping Officer careers

A Shipping Officer organises transport of freight through a range of shipping services. You might process orders and manage paperwork or you might schedule shipping operations. A Shipping Officer, or Shipping Clerk, Freight Officer or Shipping and Receiving Clerk, might arrange shipping through an internal fleet of transport vehicles or liaise with external transport organisations.

Shipping Officers should be organised and have excellent problem solving abilities. It’s important that you can manage your time well and prioritise tasks when needed. Shipping Officers should be able to work as part of a team and communicate well with colleagues. You’ll need to be flexible and be able to manage several tasks at one time.

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