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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