Clearance Agent
Role summary
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A Clearance Agent at Federal Express Corporation AMEA in Australia is responsible for ensuring the smooth processing of shipments through customs. Candidates are expected to have a strong understanding of customs regulations and procedures, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. The role requires attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Experience in logistics or a related field is often preferred.
Can I work in the Philippines?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Work permit route with the local-first test; ports and trucks-for-hire also need proof that no Filipino is available; warehouse and driver jobs go to Filipinos.
Before you apply: Driver jobs need a licence that counts in that country, and a foreign one may not carry over: Japan's truck-driver visa asks for a class 1 licence, Qatar residents sit a driving test, and Ireland's permit list asks for a CE or C1E truck licence or one it recognises.
Watch for: Country and regional manager posts at global carriers and couriers are the realistic foreign hires.
Official source: Republic Act 11659 (Public Service Act amendment, 21 March 2022), section 25. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the Philippines
Usual for Logistics jobs in the Philippines, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Senior expat packages often add a housing allowance; local-hire contracts do not |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Employer files the permit and visa; fees are agreed in the contract; moving help for senior hires only |
| Flights | Yearly home flight in some senior expat packages; none for local hires |
| Pay and overtime | Night work (10 pm to 6 am) pays 10% more, overtime 25% more; not for managers or off-site staff (by law) |
| Contract | Regular after at most 6 months' probation (by law); foreigners' contracts follow the permit, 1 to 3 years |
| Leave | 5 days after 1 year; 10 regular holidays and 8 special days in 2026 (by law) |
| Income tax | 0% to PHP 250,000 a year (about USD 4,000), then 15% to 35%; 13th month tax-free to PHP 90,000 |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Federal Express Corporation AMEA
Federal Express Corporation, commonly known as FedEx, is a global leader in the logistics and transportation industry. Founded in 1971, FedEx offers a wide range of services, including express transportation, freight, and logistics solutions. The company is renowned for its overnight shipping service and pioneering a system that could track packages and provide real-time updates on their location. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, FedEx operates in over 220 countries and territories, employing hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. FedEx is committed to delivering exceptional customer service and innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of its customers.