Export Operator: Air & Sea Freight (Hybrid Contract)

Frog Recruitment; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working opportunities

Long-term contract through Jan 2027

Global logistics exposure

Job summary

Frog Recruitment is partnering with a well-established global freight forwarding and logistics organisation in Melbourne to recruit an Export Operator. The role covers air and sea exports, coordinating shipments from booking to departure, with a focus on customer service and operational accuracy.

You will report to the Export Manager and work in a supportive team, ensuring timely updates and smooth coordination across offices and service providers.

Qualifications

• Experience in freight forwarding export operations.
• Knowledge of air and/or sea export processes.
• Strong communication and organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate air and sea export bookings.
• Arrange carrier bookings with airlines and shipping lines.
• Organise transport, cargo receivals and shipment scheduling.
• Prepare and check export documentation (Air Waybills, Bills of Lading).
• Monitor shipment progress and milestones.
• Provide timely updates to customers and stakeholders.
• Liaise with overseas offices, customs brokers and service providers.
• Assist with job costing and invoicing.

Skills

Freight forwarding

Export operations

CargoWise ERP

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Frog Recruitment is partnering with a well-established global freight forwarding and logistics organisation in Melbourne to recruit an Export Operator. The role covers air and sea exports, coordinating shipments from booking to departure, with a focus on customer service and operational accuracy.

You will report to the Export Manager and work in a supportive team, ensuring timely updates and smooth coordination across offices and service providers.