Hybrid Customs Broker – AU Compliance & Efficiency

Henning Harders (New Zealand); Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Henning Harders offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated Customs Broker to join our Australian Customs team, ensuring efficient and compliant clearance for a broad range of commodities.

The role involves collaborating with internal teams, mentoring classifiers, and supporting audits, with hybrid working arrangements of 3 days per week in the office for the right candidate. Salary is negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold current Australian Customs Brokers Licence.
• CPD completed historically and up to date currently.
• Must have 19.1 and 19.2 approved arrangement accreditation with DAFF.
• Strong understanding of government regulations and law, international shipping regulations, customs procedures, and INCOTERMS.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• CW1 experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge and experience lodging a diverse range of commodities.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with BICON and COLS.

Responsibilities

• Formal lodgment of customs declarations
• Provide mentorship and support to compilers/classifiers
• Assess commodity and non commodity documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Understand a diverse range of commodities and ensure classification is in line with Government Acts and Regulations
• Strive to identify and use the lowest rate of duty and GST for all entries
• Ensure CP questions are answered accurately with supporting detail
• Ensure outcomes such as directions are accurate and as desired
• Provide a high level of customer service internally and externally for technical advice matters
• Assist with internal audits
• Complete refund and drawback applications as required.
• Collaborate with our advisory team
• Identify opportunities for process improvement
• Maintain knowledge of relative legislations
• Attend seminars as required for learning and current events. Online and face-to-face
• Maintain government relations and monitor border watch concerns

Skills

Customs Broker Licence

CPD Compliance

DAFF 19.1/19.2 Accreditation

INCOTERMS & Regulations

Communication Skills

CW1 Experience

Detail-oriented

Commodity Classification

MS Excel/Outlook

BICON & COLS

Team Player

Job description

Henning Harders offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated Customs Broker to join our Australian Customs team, ensuring efficient and compliant clearance for a broad range of commodities.

The role involves collaborating with internal teams, mentoring classifiers, and supporting audits, with hybrid working arrangements of 3 days per week in the office for the right candidate. Salary is negotiable based on experience.