Import Operator

CANDII; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home two days per week

Yearly salary reviews

Bonus opportunity

Newly renovated office

Christmas gift

Monthly team lunches

Tea and coffee provided

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Candii is seeking a freight forwarding professional to take ownership of import shipments from departure to final delivery. You will coordinate with customers, carriers, and overseas agents to keep shipments moving and customers informed.

Join a well-established independent operator that values ownership, supports progression, and offers a collaborative team environment with a focus on delivering excellent service.

Qualifications

• Experience in import operations within freight forwarding.
• Strong knowledge of air and sea freight processes.
• Experience using CargoWise or similar TMS.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage import shipments end-to-end from departure to delivery.
• Coordinate with customers, carriers, overseas agents, and service providers.
• Track shipments and provide proactive updates to clients.
• Maintain shipment files and data in CargoWise.
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Import operations

Air freight

Sea freight

CargoWise

Customer service

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Well-established independent freight forwarder. Manage your own shipments, work with a supportive team and opportunities to progress up your career.

14th October, 2026

About the company

With 30+ years in freight forwarding, this is an established independent operator that gives its people the freedom to take ownership of their work.

Career progression isn't just talked about either. The business has a strong history of developing people internally, with team members moving from junior and internal sales positions into operational senior roles.

Why you'll love it

• Work from home two days per week
• Yearly salary reviews
• Company bonus opportunity*
• Newly renovated, open-plan office
• Christmas gift
• Monthly team lunches and regular celebrations
• Tea and coffee provided
• Genuine opportunities to step up and progress internally

14th October, 2026

About the company

With 30+ years in freight forwarding, this is an established independent operator that gives its people the freedom to take ownership of their work.

Career progression isn't just talked about either. The business has a strong history of developing people internally, with team members moving from junior and internal sales positions into operational senior roles.

Why you'll love it

• Work from home two days per week
• Yearly salary reviews
• Company bonus opportunity*
• Newly renovated, open-plan office
• Christmas gift
• Monthly team lunches and regular celebrations
• Tea and coffee provided
• Genuine opportunities to step up and progress internally

The Opportunity

You'll take control of import shipments from departure through to final delivery, keeping everything moving and customers informed along the way.

• Manage air and sea import shipments end-to-end
• Coordinate with customers, carriers, overseas agents and service providers
• Track shipments and provide proactive updates
• Maintain files and shipment details within CargoWise
• Work directly with the Operations Manager

About You

You know freight, enjoy taking ownership and don't need someone looking over your shoulder.

• Import operations experience within freight forwarding
• Good knowledge of both air and sea freight
• CargoWise experience highly regarded
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Confident working independently and making decisions
• National Police Clearance or willingness to obtain one

At Candii, we value diversity and inclusivity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to supporting culturally safe workplaces that reflect the diversity of our communities.