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Customs Broker Lead
Role summary
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The Customs Broker Lead manages customs clearance activities, ensuring import and export shipments comply with Australian border, tariff, duty and documentation requirements. The role typically requires relevant customs brokerage experience, strong knowledge of Australian Customs and biosecurity procedures, attention to detail, sound judgment and the ability to lead or coach a brokerage team. Candidates are expected to maintain accurate records, resolve clearance issues, communicate effectively with customers, carriers and government agencies, and meet service, compliance and productivity targets. Experience with customs systems, freight forwarding or express transportation, along with appropriate Australian customs broker licensing or accreditation, is highly desirable. The successful candidate should be organised, commercially aware and comfortable working in a fast-paced international logistics environment.
Can I work in Australia?
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: Truck drivers and warehouse staff are not on the Core Skills list; supply and distribution managers and supply chain analysts are, at AUD 79,423+.
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: Warehouse and driver jobs go to people who already have work rights, including working holiday makers (6 months per employer); office roles are the ones sponsored.
Official source: Federal Register of Legislation: Core Skills Occupation List (Subclass 482 instrument, LIN 24/089). Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Australia
Usual for Logistics jobs in Australia, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Varies by employer |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Employer pays the nomination fee and training levy (by law); visa fee AUD 4,015, paid by you or the employer |
| Flights | Varies by employer |
| Pay and overtime | Storage and wholesale award: night shift +30%, afternoon +15%, overtime 150% then 200%; firm deals may differ |
| Contract | Visa up to 4 years; permanent residence possible after 2 years of sponsored work (usually under 45) |
| Leave | Full-time and part-time: 4 weeks' leave, 10 paid sick days, paid public holidays (by law); casuals none |
| Income tax | Residents: 0% to AUD 18,200, 15% to 45,000, 30% to 135,000, 37% to 190,000, then 45%; plus 2% Medicare levy |
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 transportation and logistics company providing express delivery, freight, customs brokerage and supply-chain services. Its international network connects businesses and consumers across more than 200 countries and territories through air, road and technology-enabled logistics operations. In Australia, FedEx supports time-critical domestic and international shipments, helping customers manage import, export and delivery requirements. The company places strong emphasis on customer service, operational reliability, safety, compliance and teamwork. Employees may work with advanced shipment-tracking systems, customs platforms and highly coordinated transport networks. As part of the wider FedEx organization, Federal Express Corporation offers opportunities across operations, aviation, freight, technology, customer service and corporate functions, with roles suited to people who enjoy a structured, international and service-focused working environment.