Position Title: Import / Export Operator (Project Logistics)
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Arrangements: Full-time, on-site
Salary Range: $75,000 to $100,000 + superannuation (reflective of experience)
Requirements: Full working rights in Australia. No visa sponsorship is offered for this position.
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Arrangements: Full-time, on-site
Salary Range: $75,000 to $100,000 + superannuation (reflective of experience)
Requirements: Full working rights in Australia. No visa sponsorship is offered for this position.
COMPANY PROFILE
Global freight forwarder with a specialist Australian projects team, managing end-to-end delivery of general, oversized and heavy lift cargo. Takes a holistic, hands-on approach, with every shipment owned from quote through to delivery.
This organisation invests in developing talent internally, with clear progression pathways and exposure to complex and high-value projects.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Sitting within a specialist projects team, this role owns import and export freight for project sites from quote through to delivery. Office-based, with no travel required.
- Manage import and export shipments of general cargo for project sites across FCL, LCL, airfreight and road
- Respond to enquiries from new and existing clients, sourcing rates from shipping lines, airlines and overseas offices
- Prepare quotations for clients, prospects and overseas or interstate offices, building an understanding of how project pricing is compiled
- Liaise with carriers, customs and internal operations teams on project shipments
- Track shipments and provide status reports, communicating delays and issues promptly to clients and overseas offices
- Develop client SOPs and ensure vendors are pre-qualified and audited annually
PREFERRED CANDIDATES:
- Freight forwarding operations background with rounded experience across import and export, sea and air
- Good knowledge of carriers, shipping lines and major ports around the world
- Experience with CargoWise is highly regarded
- Project cargo experience is not essential; open to strong forwarding operators wanting to move into project logistics
- Trainable and invested in the outcome, keen to learn and grow within projects
- Tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain or International Business is advantageous
ON OFFER:
- Well-rounded experience across quoting, carrier management and delivery, building a strong foundation in end-to-end project logistics
- Ideal for someone looking to progress into Project Management over time and keen to travel, which becomes a key part of the role at that level
- Supportive, collaborative team environment with an employee bonus scheme and competitive remuneration