Export & Logistics Coordinator

Hewitt; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Values-driven organisation

Competitive remuneration package

Opportunities to grow and develop

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Team connection events

Job summary

Hewitt, a storied Australian agricultural company, is seeking an Export & Logistics Coordinator in Brisbane to manage export documentation and coordinate domestic and international freight movements. You’ll work with production plants, brokers, customers and government authorities to ensure compliant, on-time deliveries.

This role requires strong attention to detail, experience in export documentation, and the ability to manage multiple moving parts across suppliers and transport providers.

Qualifications

• Experience in export documentation and freight logistics.
• Strong understanding of customs and export compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in multi-currency invoicing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain export documents and country-specific requirements.
• Coordinate domestic and international freight movements and timelines.
• Maintain shipment visibility with brokers, customers and authorities.
• Monitor freight performance and on-time delivery.
• Liaise with brokers, facilities, and transport providers to ensure compliance.

Skills

Export documentation

Logistics coordination

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Multicurrency invoicing

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

The Export & Logistics Coordinator is responsible for coordinating export documentation.

The Export & Logistics Coordinator is responsible for coordinating export documentation and domestic and international freight movements to ensure products are delivered safely, compliantly and on time. The role works closely with production plants, freight providers, brokers, customers and government authorities to maintain shipment visibility, meet export requirements and support a reliable customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, verify and maintain export documentation including commercial invoices, packing declarations, certificates, shipping documentation and country-specific export requirements.
• Coordinate domestic transport, export containers, air freight, cold store receivals, stock transfers, loadouts and delivery timelines.
• Maintain visibility of inventory across third-party cold stores, monitor product ageing,
• Liaise with brokers, processing facilities, freight providers, customers, finance and I-Houses to support compliant and timely product movement.
• Monitor freight performance, carrier bookings, transport schedules, DIFOT, on-time delivery and changing import/export requirements.

About You

You are a highly organised logistics or export professional with strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure.

You understand export documentation, customs and compliance requirements, and enjoy coordinating multiple moving parts across suppliers, freight providers, brokers and customers.

You communicate clearly, build effective working relationships, and take pride in ensuring documentation, transport, inventory and delivery outcomes are managed to a high standard.

You Will Bring

• Experience working within export documentation, logistics or supply chain functions in a fast‑paced commercial environment.
• Experience within the red meat, food export, agribusiness or cold chain logistics sector will be highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of trade documentation and customs/export compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with accuracy in processing invoices across multiple currencies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with brokers, freight providers and customers.
• A highly organised, detail-focused approach and the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

Life at Hewitt

With 120 years of family ownership, Hewitt is an iconic Australian agricultural business with a deep commitment to land, livestock and community. Over the past decade, Hewitt has evolved from its livestock production origins into a global, sustainable protein producer, with premium organic and grass‑fed brands stocked by leading retailers across Australia, the United States and Asia.

Guided by a vision to feed the world with a system that lasts forever, Hewitt delivers ethical, nutritious protein at global scale. Our fully integrated supply chain - spanning owned cattle stations, trusted producer partners, processing and retail - provides unmatched transparency, quality and resilience, setting Hewitt apart within the global food system.

Hewitt is a hands‑on, collaborative business where being present matters. Whether in the office, on station, or in production, you’re contributing to something real: real food, real impact, real teamwork.

Join Hewitt for the Opportunity of a Lifetime

• Values‑Driven Organisation – Join a company with a 120‑year family heritage, a clear purpose, and a long‑term focus on sustainability, animal welfare, and quality.
• Competitive Remuneration Package – We recognise and reward your contributions with a fair and transparent pay structure.
• Opportunities to grow and develop– Learn on the job, gain new skills, and progress across office, production, and farm/station roles.
• Support When You Need It – Access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional wellbeing.
• The Hewitt Experience – Shared Connections & Celebration – Our teams come together to celebrate wins and build connections. Enjoy monthly BBQs cooked with our finest meats, make‑your‑own wrap or sandwich, morning teas, staff sales, and Employee of the Month recognition. Whether you’re in the office, on production & warehouse sites, or working at our cattle and sheep stations, there’s always an opportunity to connect, celebrate, and enjoy being part of a tight‑knit team.

Applications Close on

27 September 2026

Hewitt is committed to equal opportunity employment and to fostering a workplace that values equity, diversity, and respect. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

By applying, you acknowledge that proof of eligibility to work in Australia will be required.