Immediate Start | Melbourne
Hybrid Working Available
$35 - $38 per hour + Super
Contract until January 2027
people2people are partnering with a well-established global freight forwarding and logistics organisation seeking an experienced Export Operator to join their Melbourne operations team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a freight forwarding professional looking for a long-term contract role with an immediate start. Working across both air and sea export operations, you'll join a supportive team environment where you'll play a key role in coordinating shipments, managing customer expectations and ensuring operational excellence.
The Role
Reporting to the Export Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating export shipments from booking through to departure, while maintaining a high level of customer service and operational accuracy.
Key responsibilities include:
Coordinating air and sea export bookings
Arranging carrier bookings with airlines, shipping lines and co-loaders
Organising transport, cargo receivals and shipment scheduling
Preparing and checking export documentation, including Air Waybills and Bills of Lading
Monitoring shipment progress and managing operational milestones
Providing timely updates to customers, agents and stakeholders
Liaising with overseas offices, customs brokers and service providers
Assisting with job costing and invoicing activities
Maintaining accurate records within CargoWise
Supporting the wider export team to achieve operational deadlines and KPIs
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Previous experience within freight forwarding export operations
Exposure to air freight, sea freight or both
Strong understanding of export documentation and freight processes
Excellent communication and customer service skills
High attention to detail and strong organisational abilities
The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
CargoWise experience is highly regarded
A proactive and solutions-focused approach to operations
What's on Offer?
Immediate start available
Contract through to the end of January 2027
$35 - $38 per hour + superannuation
Hybrid working opportunities
Join a respected global logistics business
Supportive and collaborative team culture
Opportunity to further develop your air and sea freight knowledge
Convenient Melbourne location
If you're available to start immediately and have freight forwarding export experience, we'd love to hear from you!
for a confidential chat, please reach out to Sergei on 0447 612 518 or email sergei@people2people.com.au.
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