Importer or Exporter (ANZSCO 133311)
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What an Importer or Exporter does
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the operations of an importing or exporting establishment.
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 133311
- Skill level
- 1Bachelor degree or higher
- Skilled lists
- Regional Occupation List (ROL)
- Visas that list it
- 494
- Assessing authority
- VETASSESS
- National shortage
- No shortage
Visa options
Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.
Points-tested
- Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 491, family sponsoredNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Employer-sponsored
- Subclass 482 Skills in Demand, Core Skills streamNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme, Direct Entry streamNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Main tasks
- identifying local and overseas business opportunities
- developing and implementing business plans, and marketing, operating, human resource, pricing and credit policies and procedures
- determining the mix of products and services to be provided and negotiating conditions of trade
- liaising with local and overseas suppliers and distributors about orders and products
- researching regulatory and statutory requirements affecting the importing, exporting, wholesaling and distribution of goods
- monitoring business performance and preparing estimates, financial statements and reports of operations
- appointing agents and distributors
- arranging the shipping of goods into and out of the country
- overseeing the display and sale of merchandise and preparation of product information for customer service staff and customers
- implementing after-sales service procedures
Shortage by state
- NationalNo shortage
- ACTNo shortage
- NSWNo shortage
- NTNo shortage
- QLDNo shortage
- SANo shortage
- TASNo shortage
- VICNo shortage
- WANo shortage
State and territory nomination
For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.
Common questions
What does an Importer or Exporter do?
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the operations of an importing or exporting establishment. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Importer or Exporter on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Importer or Exporter (ANZSCO 133311) is on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 494 visa.
What is the ANZSCO code for Importer or Exporter?
133311. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can an Importer or Exporter migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Importer or Exporter for the Subclass 494 visa. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.
Who assesses Importer or Exporter for an Australian visa?
VETASSESS, the skills assessing authority listed for 133311.
Is Importer or Exporter in demand in Australia?
Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "No shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.