Logistics Coordinator

Huon Aquaculture; Hobart; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Gym memberships

Health insurance

Job summary

Huon Aquaculture in Hobart is seeking a Freight Coordinator to join our Administration team. Based in the Hobart CBD office, you\'ll coordinate end-to-end export freight bookings and work with airlines, freight forwarders and transport providers to keep our supply chain moving smoothly.

You will solve logistical challenges, build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners, and look for smarter ways to reduce freight costs while ensuring documentation is accurate and timely.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, freight coordination, transport planning or a similar environment.
• Experience with airfreight operations or freight bookings would be a bonus.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities.
• Great attention to detail and confidence working with Excel and business systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• A positive, adaptable approach and a genuine interest in finding better ways of working.
• Most importantly, you\'ll be someone who enjoys being part of a team, takes initiative and stays calm when things don\'t go quite to plan!

Responsibilities

• Keep things moving – Coordinate end-to-end export freight bookings with airlines, freight forwarders and local transport providers.
• Solve problems – Navigate logistical challenges, respond to changing priorities and keep stakeholders informed.
• Build relationships – Be a key point of contact for internal teams and external freight partners.
• Find smarter ways – Review freight costs, identify savings and contribute to process improvements.
• Get the details right – Prepare and manage freight documentation with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Support the bigger picture – Assist with road and sea freight operations and work closely with Supply Planners to coordinate freight capacity and dispatch.

Skills

Logistics experience

Freight coordination

Transport planning

Excel

Business systems

Communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Excel

Business systems

Job description

Job no: 493857
Work type: Fixed Term
Location: Hobart
Categories: Administration

The Opportunity

Based in our Hobart CBD office, you'll be part of a busy, collaborative team responsible for coordinating freight movements, managing bookings and keeping our supply chain running smoothly.

No two days will be the same! You'll work closely with internal teams, freight providers and external partners to solve problems, manage competing priorities and ensure our products reach their destinations efficiently.

What You'll Be Doing

Keep things moving – Coordinate end-to-end export freight bookings with airlines, freight forwarders and local transport providers.

Solve problems – Navigate logistical challenges, respond to changing priorities and keep stakeholders informed.

Build relationships – Be a key point of contact for internal teams and external freight partners.

Find smarter ways – Review freight costs, identify savings and contribute to process improvements.

Get the details right – Prepare and manage freight documentation with accuracy and attention to detail.

Support the bigger picture – Assist with road and sea freight operations and work closely with Supply Planners to coordinate freight capacity and dispatch.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, takes ownership and knows how to get things done.

Ideally, you'll bring:

Experience in logistics, freight coordination, transport planning or a similar environment.

Experience with airfreight operations or freight bookings would be a bonus.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities.

Great attention to detail and confidence working with Excel and business systems.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders.

A positive, adaptable approach and a genuine interest in finding better ways of working.

Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys being part of a team, takes initiative and stays calm when things don't go quite to plan!

Why Join Huon?

At Huon, you'll be part of a proudly Tasmanian business with a global reach, working alongside passionate people who genuinely care about what they do.

You'll also enjoy:

Career development and progression opportunities.

Employee discounts and recognition programs.

Discounted gym memberships and health insurance.

A collaborative team environment in our Hobart CBD office.

Ready to Dive In?

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real contribution, build your experience and be part of a great team, we'd love to hear from you!

We review applications as they are received and encourage you to get in early.

Advertised: 21 Oct 2026 Tasmania Daylight Time
Applications close: 13 Nov 2026 Tasmania Daylight Time

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