Federal Express Corporation AMEA – Matraville NSW

A chance to help shape where Clearance goes next, not just manage what's already there.

We're looking for an experienced Customs Broker who wants more than processing declarations and managing day-to-day operational activities.

This is a rare opportunity to help build a specialist customs function from the ground up. Working closely with senior leaders, you'll help shape processes, influence strategy, solve complex customer challenges, and become one of the recognised experts in specialist clearance solutions across Australia and New Zealand.

If you've ever wanted the chance to have a genuine say in how a clearance function operates, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Why this role is different Most brokerage leadership roles involve stepping into an existing operation and maintaining what's already there.

This role gives you the opportunity to:

Help build a brand-new specialist brokerage function from the ground up

Design and improve SOPs, workflows, controls and operating standards

Work with customers and stakeholders across Australia, New Zealand and APAC

Contribute to automation, technology and process improvement initiatives.

Solve complex clearance and customer challenges

Participate in customer meetings, presentations and solution design discussions

Recruit, coach and develop future team members as the function expands

May involve Travel within Australia and overseas

Work Monday to Friday professional hours, with hybrid flexibility once established in the role

What you’ll be working on You'll work on the shipments, customers and problems that don't fit neatly into standard brokerage processes.





As the Clearance Broker Lead, you'll be responsible for helping establish and grow a specialist clearance capability that delivers exceptional customer outcomes while maintaining the highest levels of compliance and operational excellence.

Lead the resolution of complex and escalated customs clearance matters

Support the design and implementation of operational processes and procedures

Act as a key technical expert for specialist brokerage activities

Partner with customers to develop effective clearance solutions

Collaborate with teams across Operations, Clearance, Commercial and Regulatory functions

Support training, knowledge sharing and capability development

Drive continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements

Contribute to automation and system improvement projects

Ensure compliance with customs regulations and company standards

Provide guidance and support on complex brokerage issues

What success looks like Within your first year, you'll have:

Established yourself as a trusted expert for complex brokerage and clearance matters

Helped define how the new specialist customs function operates across Australia and New Zealand

Become a key contributor to the future direction of clearance operations across ANZ





We're interested in experienced customs professionals who combine strong technical capability with leadership potential and a passion for continuous improvement.

What you’ll bring to the team

Significant experience in customs clearance, brokerage or international trade compliance

Strong knowledge of customs regulations and brokerage operations

Experience handling complex or escalated customer and clearance matters

The ability to influence stakeholders and build strong working relationships

A proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Robust communication and problem-solving skills

Experience coaching, mentoring or supporting team development

Relevant customs qualifications, licensing or certifications as required

What you can expect to get Spread your wings and take ownership of your career with opportunities to advance through internal promotions, job rotations, and cross-functional projects – we make sure you have everything you need to become anything you want to be.

Whether it’s professional courses or on-the-job learning. Leadership development or technical skills and training. Tutoring, coaching, or mentoring. The depth and breadth of learnings are boundless with free in-house training & development programs and paid tuition assistance

Competitive salary package

Hybrid working arrangements once established in the role

Rare opportunity to build a new specialist function

Regional exposure across Australia, New Zealand and APAC

Involvement in innovation, automation and business improvement initiatives.

Genuine influence over business processes and future strategy

Opportunity to grow you

📌 Customs Broker Lead (Sydney)
🏢 Federal Express Corporation AMEA
📍 Sydney