Traineeship in International Logistics

Blue Water Shipping; Sydney; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Water Shipping in Australia invites motivated individuals to join as a Freight Forwarding Trainee. You will learn across shipments, logistics operations, and business development, under the guidance of experienced professionals from around the world.

The two-year program includes seven weeks of schooling in Denmark at the Blue Water Academy and online training from home, with all teaching conducted in English.

Qualifications

• Completed secondary school or equivalent.
• Genuine interest in logistics, freight, or supply chain.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong team-oriented attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Must be able to gain and maintain Criminal History clearance.
• Must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shipments and logistics operations.
• Develop new business opportunities within freight forwarding.
• Collaborate with global teams to support international trade.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Interest in logistics

Education

Completed secondary school or equivalent

Job description

Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of freight forwarding?

This is your chance to start your career and work with experienced professionals from around the globe, making a real impact in international trade.

As a Freight Forwarding Trainee at Blue Water Shipping, you'll gain valuable hands‑on experience in several aspects of the industry. Whether you're coordinating shipments, managing logistics operations, or developing new business opportunities, you'll be at the forefront of this dynamic and constantly evolving field.

Two years of rapid career progression

Our trainee program is tailored to kick‑start your career and future opportunities for a rewarding international career in freight forwarding and useful skills valued in many different functions in logistics, transport and supply chain industry.

During the two‑year program there will be seven weeks of schooling, which will be a combination of physical classroom training in Denmark at the Blue Water Academy and online training from home. The program will give you the opportunity to connect solid practical experience in the office with theoretical knowledge. All teaching will be in English.

A unique career in an international setting

We are looking for motivated and curious young professionals ready to embark on an exciting learning experience. You don't need any experience from the industry, as you will learn everything required for the job.

But we require that you:

Completed secondary school or equivalent

Have a genuine interest in logistics, freight, or supply chain

Strong communication and problem‑solving skills

Have a strong team-oriented attitude and eagerness to learn

Must be able to gain and maintain a Criminal History clearance

Must have the right to live and work in Australia

Together we create solutions

We are a global provider of all logistics services in modern supply chain management. At the heart of Blue Water is an organisation of professionals skilled to offer complete and tailor‑made solutions to any shipping and transport requirement anywhere in the world.

Since the company was founded in 1972, our ambition has been to provide clients with the best service and highest quality in the industry. We believe in strong and long‑lasting relations. Today, we are represented with more than 2,700 employees in 80 offices worldwide.

We love to play as a team - and we play to win. Therefore, our employees are the key to our success. With frequent team bonding and welfare events, we embrace the culture of togetherness.

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