This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated freight forwarding professional looking to further develop their career within international logistics, working across both import and export air freight operations in a fast-paced environment.
If you enjoy problem-solving, client communication, shipment coordination, and working closely with airlines, overseas agents, customs brokers, and transport providers — this role offers strong long-term career growth and internal progression opportunities.
About the Role
As the Air Import & Export Operator, you will be responsible for coordinating end-to-end air freight shipments while ensuring exceptional customer service and operational efficiency across all stages of the freight forwarding process.
You will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth customs clearance, timely deliveries, and accurate documentation management.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage import and export air freight operations from start to finish
- Handle customer enquiries via phone and email
- Register and manage shipments within CargoWise
- Coordinate shipment documentation and pre-alerts
- Liaise with overseas agents, airlines, customs brokers, and transport providers
- Process and monitor customs and quarantine clearance requirements
- Arrange cartage and final delivery coordination
- Monitor transhipments and provide proactive shipment updates to clients
- Coordinate AQIS inspections and underbond movements
- Process EFT payments and organise EDOs where required
- Monitor ICS tracking and customs status updates
- Finalise invoicing and billing for shipments
- Ensure accurate record keeping and compliance procedures
- Meet operational deadlines within a high-volume environment
- Experience within the Australian freight forwarding industry
- Strong knowledge of air import and export operations
- CargoWise experience is essential
- Experience with freight forwarding invoicing processes
- Understanding of customs clearance and freight documentation
- Knowledge of sea freight operations is highly regarded
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- A proactive attitude with a strong work ethic
- Join a stable and growing freight forwarding company
- Supportive and collaborative workplace culture
- Genuine internal career progression opportunities
- Exposure to end-to-end international freight operations
- Professional working environment with experienced industry mentors
- Competitive salary package based on experience
Apply now to take the next step in your freight forwarding career.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply online or for further information please contact Deb Collie on 0466 444 364.
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