The Local Freight Officer supports the movement of domestic freight from DHL’s Erskine Park operations, coordinating consignments, preparing and checking shipment documentation, tracking deliveries, updating systems, and communicating with customers, drivers, and internal teams. The role generally requires strong administration and organisation skills, attention to detail, basic computer and transport-management system capability, and an understanding of freight or logistics processes. Candidates are expected to work reliably in a time-sensitive environment, follow safety and compliance procedures, resolve routine shipment issues, and provide professional customer service. Previous experience in freight, transport, warehousing, or logistics administration is beneficial. A valid Australian work entitlement and flexibility to meet operational deadlines may also be required.
DHL is a global logistics and supply-chain company operating across international express delivery, freight forwarding, contract logistics, and e-commerce fulfilment. It serves businesses of all sizes by transporting documents, parcels, freight, and specialised shipments through air, road, sea, and warehousing networks. DHL operates extensively in Australia, supporting sectors such as retail, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, and consumer goods. The company is known for its international reach, structured operational systems, focus on customer service, and investment in technology and sustainability. Employees commonly work in fast-paced environments where accuracy, safety, teamwork, and dependable service are important. The Erskine Park site in New South Wales is part of Sydney’s major western logistics and distribution region, making it a key location for domestic freight handling and transport coordination.
Australia offers strong employment opportunities in logistics, transport, warehousing, healthcare, construction, technology, hospitality, and professional services. Its culture is generally informal, multicultural, and workplace-focused, with emphasis on punctuality, safety, fairness, and work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from busy cities to regional and coastal communities, with outdoor activities, beaches, national parks, and a relatively high cost of living, especially in Sydney and Melbourne. Erskine Park is in western Sydney, where renting and commuting costs should be considered; access to a car can be useful for shift-based logistics work. Visa options may include employer-sponsored visas, skilled visas, working holiday arrangements, or temporary graduate pathways, depending on nationality, occupation, qualifications, and eligibility. Applicants should confirm current requirements through Australia’s Department of Home Affairs. Relocating typically involves arranging lawful work rights, accommodation, tax and banking setup, health insurance where appropriate, and transport.
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