Project Coordinator | Melbourne Airport VIC

CMA CGM; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CEVA Logistics is seeking a Project Coordinator to support the delivery of complex project cargo across multimodal networks from Melbourne Airport. This role will involve coordinating planning, documentation and execution of heavy-lift and OOG movements, while liaising with internal teams to ensure milestones are met.

Based at Melbourne Airport VIC, you will contribute across engineering, procurement and HSE to align logistics with site readiness and regulatory obligations, reporting to the

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating logistics operations in freight forwarding or project logistics.
• Exposure to OOG, breakbulk or heavy-lift cargo movements.
• Knowledge of incoterms, customs and trade compliance.
• Experience with multimodal transport and CargoWise.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Detail-oriented with proactive problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics activities for project cargo, including OOG and heavy-lift movements.
• Support planning and execution across air, sea, road and rail.
• Prepare and manage export/import documentation per customs and trade rules.
• Maintain project files, milestones and records in CEVA freight systems.
• Monitor shipment progress and resolve delays.
• Provide regular status updates to internal teams and customers.
• Support costing and logistics planning during bids.
• Build relationships with carriers, vendors and service partners.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement and HSE to align logistics with site readiness.
• Ensure compliance with CEVA standards and regulatory obligations.

Skills

Project logistics

Freight forwarding

OOG cargo

Incoterms knowledge

Stakeholder management

CargoWise experience

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Project Coordinator | Melbourne Airport VIC

Melbourne Airport, AUS CEVA Logistics Project Logistics Permanent contract Full Time

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in more than 170 countries and with over 110,000 employees across 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

Every day, our people imagine better ways to serve a world in motion – creating smarter, safer, and more sustainable solutions for our customers.

YOUR ROLE

As a Project Coordinator within our Project Logistics team, you’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of complex logistics projects across the energy, infrastructure and industrial sectors.

Based at our Melbourne Airport VIC office and reporting to the Operations Manager, you’ll coordinate the planning, documentation and execution of heavy-lift and out-of-gauge (OOG) cargo movements across multimodal supply chains. This is a detail-focused role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced project environment and enjoys working across multiple stakeholders to deliver against critical milestones.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Coordinate logistics activities for assigned project cargo, including OOG and heavy-lift movements
• Support planning and execution across air, sea, road and rail transport modes
• Prepare and manage export and import documentation in line with customs and trade requirements
• Maintain accurate project files, milestones and records within CEVA’s freight management systems
• Monitor shipment progress, proactively managing delays and resolving issues
• Provide regular status updates to internal teams and customers
• Support costing and logistics planning activities during bid and proposal stages
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with carriers, vendors and service partners
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement and HSE teams to align logistics with site readiness
• Ensure compliance with CEVA standards, ISO requirements and regulatory obligations.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

You’ll bring experience from project logistics or freight forwarding, with a strong ability to coordinate complex activities and manage competing priorities.

• Experience coordinating logistics operations within freight forwarding or project logistics
• Exposure to OOG, breakbulk or heavy-lift cargo movements
• Sound knowledge of incoterms, customs processes and trade compliance
• Confidence working across multimodal transport environments
• Experience using CargoWise or similar freight management systems
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and high attention to detail.

In addition to providing proof of work rights and suitable professional referees, progressed candidates will be required to undergo a medical assessment and national police check.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

In addition to a challenging and rewarding work environment and competitive compensation, we are proud to offer a range of employee benefits designed to support your wellbeing, and help you thrive at work and in life.

• Personal wellbeing: prioritise your health and wellbeing through the CEVAwell program, Employee Assistance Program, Volunteer Time Off, and Life & Total Permanent Disability Insurance.
• Work-life balance: benefit from flexible, hybrid, and remote work options, along with additional paid parental leave for primary carers.
• Professional development: your growth is essential to us. Unlock your potential through secondment and internal mobility opportunities, study assistance, leadership and mentoring programs, the CMA CGM Learning Academy, early career pathways and more.
• Financial wellbeing: We care about your financial security. Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts from our partners, novated leasing, annual safety workwear reimbursement, employee referral incentives, service recognition and short-term incentive plans.

Diversity is core to who we are.

By reflecting the cultures and perspectives of our customers and communities, we perform at our best. CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

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