Licensed Customs Broker – Australia (Air/Sea)

Rhenus Logistics; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive customs team

Diverse client portfolio

Technical and commercial growth

Job summary

Rhenus Logistics is seeking an experienced and licensed Customs Broker to join our Australian Customs team. You will manage customs clearances for air and sea freight, provide technical advice to customers and internal teams, and ensure declarations meet legislative requirements.

This busy role requires taking ownership of files, delivering accurate, responsive service, and maintaining strong customer relationships within a dynamic freight forwarding environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Australian customs legislation and import clearance requirements.
• Experience with tariff classification, customs valuation and origin rules.
• Experience lodging declarations through the Integrated Cargo System.
• Knowledge of Australian biosecurity and border clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and lodge import, warehouse, self-assessed clearance and export declarations.
• Determine tariff classifications, customs values, country of origin, duties and taxes.
• Assess eligibility for preferences and concessions.
• Review shipping documents to confirm clearance requirements.
• Coordinate customs and biosecurity clearances with customers and government agencies.
• Monitor declarations and respond to holds, inspections and information requests.
• Provide practical customs advice to customers and internal teams.
• Identify and mitigate potential compliance risks.
• Maintain accurate records and meet service and compliance standards.
• Provide technical guidance across the Customs function.

Skills

Customs regulations knowledge

Tariff classification

Biosecurity knowledge

Integrated Cargo System experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

CargoWise One

Job description

Rhenus Logistics is seeking an experienced and licensed Customs Broker to join our Australian Customs team. You will manage customs clearances for air and sea freight, provide technical advice to customers and internal teams, and ensure declarations meet legislative requirements.

This busy role requires taking ownership of files, delivering accurate, responsive service, and maintaining strong customer relationships within a dynamic freight forwarding environment.