Job Description
Location: Botany, Sydney NSW
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Are you an experienced Air Freight professional looking to take the next step in your logistics career?
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We are seeking a highly organised and customer-focused Senior Freight Officer to join our growing Operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of air import shipments, ensuring seamless coordination between customers, transport providers, warehouse operations, and internal stakeholders.
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This is an excellent chance for an experienced freight forwarding professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional service and operational excellence.
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About the Role
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As a Senior Freight Officer, you will oversee the end-to-end processing of air import shipments, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely delivery outcomes. You will play a critical role in coordinating under-bond movements through the Sydney gateway, arranging transport services, maintaining operational data integrity, and providing outstanding support to customers and vendors.
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You will also act as a key escalation point for operational issues and work closely with the Air Import Team Leader to ensure smooth and efficient day-to-day operations.
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Key Responsibilities
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Manage end-to-end air import freight operations from arrival through to final delivery.
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Prepare, review, and process shipping documentation including Air Waybills (AWBs), invoices, and related import documentation.
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Ensure accurate completion of freight job files and operational documentation to support timely invoicing.
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Maintain accurate and real-time shipment information within operational systems.
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Proactively monitor shipment progress and resolve delays, exceptions, or service issues to achieve on-time delivery.
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Coordinate Sydney gateway under-bond transfers and arrange local cartage with transport partners.
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Support warehouse administration activities to assist inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.
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Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and operational processes.
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Provide proactive shipment updates and exceptional customer service to clients.
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Liaise with customs brokers, suppliers, transport providers, warehouse teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless freight movement.
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Escalate complex operational issues, shipment delays, or service risks to the Air Import Team Leader.
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Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support operational changes as required.
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About You
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To be successful in this role, you will bring:
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Minimum 5 years' experience in freight forwarding, with strong exposure to air import operations.
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Advanced working knowledge of CargoWise One (CW1), which is essential.
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Experience using ICS and Expedient systems will be highly regarded.
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Air freight import processes
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Under-bond cargo movements
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Incoterms
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IATA regulations
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to resolving operational issues
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High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and data entry
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Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
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Flexibility and adaptability to support changing operational requirements across the department.
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Why Join Us?
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Opportunity to work with a respected global logistics organisation.
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Dynamic and collaborative team environment.
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Career development and growth opportunities.
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Exposure to complex international freight and supply chain operations.
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Convenient Botany location close to Sydney's major freight and logistics hub.
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If you're an experienced freight forwarding professional with a passion for air imports and customer service excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Senior Freight Officer (New South Wales)
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📍 New South Wales