Skills in Demand visa subclass 482
A temporary employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an approved DAMA employer and applicable labour agreement arrangements.
Learn moreImporter or Exporter – ANZSCO 133311
DAMA OCCUPATION OVERVIEW
Importer or Exporter
ANZSCO 133311
Importer or Exporter (ANZSCO 133311) is available under selected DAMA arrangements. Participating regions, occupation conditions, concessions and employer-sponsored visa pathways may vary between DAMAs. Review the current regions and requirements below.
Occupation guide
Occupation details and duties
Importers and exporters sell and buy goods produced in Australia for export to overseas markets, or procure products made overseas for import to Australian markets, including raw materials, foodstuffs and manufactured goods.
Typical tasks and duties
Importer or Exporter may perform the following tasks:
- supervise and coordinate the marketing activities of overseas distributors/agents and assist with administrative, sales and marketing functions
- investigate and assess overseas demand for goods produced in Australia or local demand for goods produced overseas
- research and comply with legal requirements affecting import and export of goods to and from Australia
- discuss orders and arrange for the production of goods with suppliers and distributors/agents
- arrange the shipment of goods, ensuring that all customs barrier control procedures and other documentation requirements are satisfied
- arrange payment for goods, ensuring these payments meet financial regulations in Australia and overseas
- liaise with freight forwarders and customs brokers, who make freight and space bookings with airline or shipping companies and arrange for the movement of cargo from airports and wharves
- monitor the performance of the business and prepare financial statements and report on import/export operations.
Employer-sponsored pathways
Possible DAMA pathways
Availability depends on the relevant DAMA agreement, occupation conditions, concessions, employer endorsement, nomination requirements and the applicant’s circumstances.
Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186
A permanent employer-sponsored pathway that may be available where the relevant DAMA agreement and nomination requirements permit it.
Learn moreSkilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa subclass 494
A provisional regional employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an endorsed employer in a participating DAMA region.
Learn moreDAMA availability
Occupation available in 3 DAMA regions
Importer or Exporter is recorded as available in the DAMA regions listed below. Open a region card to review the relevant regional DAMA information.
Important notes
- Inclusion on a DAMA occupation list does not guarantee employer sponsorship, endorsement, nomination or visa eligibility.
- Occupation conditions, concessions and visa pathways vary between DAMAs and may change over time.
Check your options
Check your DAMA and employer-sponsored options
We can review the relevant DAMA agreement, occupation conditions, employer sponsorship and visa requirements.
Reviewed by Principal Migration Consultant
Reviewed by Mohammad Reza Azimi
This occupation page has been reviewed for migration context by Shada Migration Services. Mohammad has assisted clients with Australian migration matters since 2009 and holds a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from the Australian National University.
Last reviewed: July 2026
