Import Team Lead – Perth | Lead High‑Impact Shipments

People Group; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

People Group Recruitment in Perth is seeking an Import Team Lead to head the Import team within the Operations department. You will drive service quality, supervise staff, and ensure timely, compliant shipments.

The role requires strong leadership, client relationships, and hands-on management of priority imports, including DG by air/sea, with a focus on risk control and continuous improvement. Only candidates currently residing in Australia should apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 year’s experience in a similar role.
• Leadership experience with ability to drive and motivate a team.
• Customer service experience.
• Current unrestricted driver’s licence.
• Dangerous Goods by Air/Sea & Road Accreditation
• Aviation Security – AACA
• Advanced negotiation and relationship skills
• Experience influencing and engaging key figures in client organisations
• Positive and professional attitude under pressure
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite
• High attention to detail and strong planning and organising skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment

Responsibilities

• Supervising the Import (& domestic) team.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, customs and AQIS.
• Attending meetings with staff and clients as required.
• Attending wharf and airport for high profile shipments (if required).
• Liaising with other team leads and managers to resolve issues and improve workflow.
• Personally manage import shipments that are high priority or high profile.
• Approving all job files prior to disbursement or final invoicing.
• Holding monthly Import team meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Planning & organising

Autonomous work

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

People Group Recruitment in Perth is seeking an Import Team Lead to head the Import team within the Operations department. You will drive service quality, supervise staff, and ensure timely, compliant shipments.

The role requires strong leadership, client relationships, and hands-on management of priority imports, including DG by air/sea, with a focus on risk control and continuous improvement. Only candidates currently residing in Australia should apply.