Temporary Assignment | Hybrid Work Available | ASAP Start - Feb 2027
Are you looking for an opportunity to build on your freight forwarding experience within a supportive and collaborative team environment? We are currently seeking an Import Operations Coordinator to join a global logistics organisation based in Ravenhall for an immediate start. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 1+ years of import operations experience who is looking to further develop their career within international freight forwarding.
Following an initial training period, the role offers a hybrid working arrangement of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. The successful candidate will receive hands-on support from an experienced team while taking ownership of key day-to-day import operations activities.
About the Role
Reporting to the Import Operations team, you will be responsible for supporting the end-to-end coordination of import sea and air freight shipments, ensuring shipments are tracked, processed and delivered efficiently.
Key responsibilities include:
- Shipment registration and coordination
- Monitoring shipment movements, transshipments and ETA updates
- Handling pre-alerts and arrival notices
- Chasing and processing supplier tax invoices
- EDO receival and release
- Managing outturn and shipment documentation
- Maintaining accurate records, notes and documentation within CW1
- Monitoring and updating shipment milestones
- Escalating any issues impacting clearance, delivery or costs
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders regarding shipment progress
- Processing buy and sell invoices, with a strong focus on cost management
- Supporting documentation filing and system updates
- Managing daily group inboxes and operational tasks
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Previous experience within freight forwarding import operations
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role
- Knowledge of sea and/or air freight import processes
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Solid Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word and Excel
- Knowledge of Incoterms and basic supply chain concepts
- CargoWise (CW1) experience highly regarded
- A positive, team-focused attitude and willingness to learn
What's on Offer?
- $35 - $38 per hour + Super
- Hybrid working arrangements available after training
- Standard hours of 8:30am - 5:00pm with a 1-hour lunch break
- Flexibility available for the right candidate
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Exposure to both air and sea freight operations
- Opportunity to gain experience with a well-established global logistics business
If you have experience within import operations and are available to commence immediately or at short notice, we'd love to hear from you.
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