Transport clerks keep records of operational aspects and coordinate the timing of train, road and air passenger and freight transport, and prepare reports for management.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Transport clerks - from $4,553 to $6,891 per month - 2025.
- A Transport clerks typically earns between $4,553 and $5,720 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between $4,695 and $5,982 per month for a working week of 38 hours.
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- A Dispatch Clerk in Australian Capital Territory in manufacturing earned minimum $65,000.00 and maximum $80,000.00 per year in 2022.
- A Dispatch clerk in Australian Capital Territory in manufacturing earned minimum $32,000.00 and maximum $42,000.00 per year in 2022.
- A Dispatch Clerk in New South Wales in manufacturing earned minimum $65,000.00 and maximum $80,000.00 per year in 2022.
Job Responsibilities
- Keeping records of operational aspects and coordinating the timing of passenger and freight transport
- Directing train routings within a division or zone of a railway system and keeping related records
- Directing, controlling and keeping records of freight handling at a railway yard
- Coordinating and keeping records of operational activities concerning road transport, such as allocation and scheduling of vehicles and drivers, loading and unloading of vehicles, and storage of goods in transit
- Coordinating and keeping records of operational activities concerning air transport of passengers and freight, such as passenger lists and freight manifests
- Preparing reports for management
