The Ocean Freight Specialist manages international sea-freight shipments from booking through delivery, coordinating with customers, carriers, overseas offices, customs brokers and internal operations teams. Typical requirements include experience in ocean freight forwarding or supply-chain operations, knowledge of shipping documentation, Incoterms, customs processes and carrier systems, and strong communication and organisation skills. Attention to detail, commercial awareness, customer-service ability and confidence using transport-management software are expected. The candidate should be able to manage competing priorities, resolve shipment issues promptly, meet compliance requirements and work effectively in a fast-paced, international environment.
DHL is a global logistics and supply-chain company operating across freight forwarding, express delivery, contract logistics and e-commerce services. It connects businesses and consumers across more than 220 countries and territories through air, ocean, road and warehousing networks. DHL Global Forwarding, the division most closely associated with this role, manages international shipments and provides customs, trade-compliance and supply-chain solutions for customers of all sizes. In Australia, DHL supports importers, exporters and multinational organisations with transport planning, shipment visibility and international freight expertise. The company is known for its global reach, structured processes, customer focus and emphasis on operational quality, compliance and sustainability. Employees typically work with international teams and gain exposure to different industries, markets and logistics technologies.
Australia offers logistics opportunities in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, with demand across freight forwarding, ports, warehousing, aviation, transport planning and supply-chain technology. Workplace culture is generally practical, collaborative and relatively informal, while punctuality, safety and clear communication are valued. Lifestyle varies from busy metropolitan living to coastal and regional communities, with strong outdoor, sporting and multicultural influences. Work rights depend on nationality, age, qualifications and sponsorship; common pathways include employer-sponsored visas, skilled visas and eligible working-holiday arrangements. Candidates should confirm current requirements with the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Relocation costs can be significant, especially housing in Sydney and Melbourne, so budgeting for rent, transport, health cover and initial settlement expenses is important. Australian employers commonly require local work rights, relevant experience and familiarity with compliance standards.
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