Are you an experienced sea freight export professional looking for your next chance in Sydney’s CBD?

Our client is a well-established international freight forwarding business seeking an Export Sea Freight Operations Coordinator to join its experienced operations team.

This role requires someone with a practical background in sea freight exports who understands the export process and can confidently manage shipments with limited training. You will still receive support while learning the company’s internal procedures, but you will need to bring established export knowledge to the position.

The Chance You will be responsible for coordinating sea freight export shipments and working closely with shipping lines, transport providers, overseas agents and customers.

Your responsibilities will include:
Coordinating sea freight export shipments from booking through to departure
Managing export bookings with shipping lines and transport providers
Preparing and processing export documentation
Preparing Bills of Lading, pre-alerts and shipping instructions
Monitoring shipment milestones, container movements and cut-off times
Liaising with customers, overseas agents and service providers




Providing customers with accurate and timely shipment updates
Updating shipment information in CargoWise and internal systems
Identifying and resolving operational issues
Working with the wider operations team to ensure shipments move efficiently

About You To be considered for this opportunity, you will need:
Previous experience in sea freight export operations
A practical understanding of export bookings, documentation and shipment coordination
The ability to manage export shipments with limited training
Strong communication and customer service skills
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
The ability to manage competing priorities and meet shipping deadlines
A proactive, dependable and team-focused approach

Experience using CargoWise will be highly regarded.

What’s on Offer
Hybrid working arrangements after probation
Annual performance bonus
Sydney CBD office close to public transport
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Reliable, well-established international freight forwarding company
Opportunity to further develop your export operations career

📌 Export Sea Freight Operations Sydney
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📍 Sydney