Commodities Trader
A Commodities Trader buys and sells physical or financial commodities including grains, metals, energy, and agricultural products in Australian and international markets.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Moderate demand concentrated in resources, agriculture, and energy trading organisations.
Occupation list membership
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- STSOLShort-Term Skilled Occupation List
Occupations eligible for shorter-term sponsored visas including Subclass 482 (short-term stream).
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| WA | Western Australia | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Analyse commodity market trends and pricing opportunities
- Execute trades and manage commodity positions
- Manage counterparty relationships and negotiate contracts
- Monitor price risk and implement hedging strategies
Skills required
- Commodity market knowledge and trading skills
- Risk management and hedging instruments
- Quantitative analysis and price modelling
- Counterparty negotiation and contract management
Typical qualifications pathway
Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or commerce; AFSL or ASIC authorisation may be required. VETASSESS assesses qualifications.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on STSOL, supporting subclasses 190 and 491 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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