The Ocean Freight Specialist Export manages international sea-freight shipments from booking through final delivery. Responsibilities typically include preparing export documentation, coordinating with customers, shipping lines, customs brokers, overseas offices and transport providers, monitoring cargo milestones, resolving service issues, and ensuring compliance with trade and company procedures. Candidates are generally expected to have experience in ocean freight forwarding or export operations, knowledge of bills of lading and customs requirements, strong attention to detail, and confidence using logistics systems and Microsoft Office. Clear communication, customer-service skills, problem-solving ability, commercial awareness and the capacity to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment are essential. Experience with DHL systems, dangerous goods, or relevant freight-forwarding qualifications would be advantageous.
DHL is a global logistics and supply-chain company operating in more than 220 countries and territories. Its businesses cover express delivery, freight forwarding, contract logistics, supply-chain management, e-commerce logistics and specialist transport services. DHL Global Forwarding, the division most relevant to this position, arranges air, ocean and road freight for international customers, managing documentation, customs coordination, transportation partners and shipment visibility. The company is known for its extensive international network, technology-led tracking tools and focus on reliable, compliant delivery. In Australia, DHL supports businesses across major cities, ports and industrial regions, serving sectors such as retail, manufacturing, healthcare, technology and automotive. Employees typically work in a structured, international environment where customer service, operational accuracy, safety, sustainability and teamwork are strongly valued.
Australia is a large island country with opportunities in logistics, freight forwarding, warehousing, transport, mining, healthcare, technology, construction and professional services. Major employment hubs include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and port cities such as Fremantle and Newcastle. Australian workplace culture is generally direct, practical and collaborative, with strong emphasis on safety, punctuality and work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from urban living and multicultural food scenes to beaches, national parks and outdoor activities. Rent and living costs are high in Sydney and Melbourne, while regional areas may be more affordable. Skilled workers usually need an employer-sponsored visa, skilled migration visa or another eligible work right; requirements depend on occupation, qualifications, English ability and experience. Applicants should confirm eligibility through the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Relocation planning should include health insurance, accommodation, tax registration, transport and recognition of overseas qualifications.
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