Ocean Freight Import Transport Specialist - Brisbane Station

Join Our Dynamic Team at DHL Global Forwarding! We are looking for an Ocean Freight Import Transport Specialist within the Air Freight Export Department at our Brisbane Station.

About Us:

We are the leading global brand in the logistics industry, offering an unrivalled portfolio of services across multiple modes of transportation to a diverse range of customers across the globe. We connect people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialised solutions for growth markets and industries — including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing and energy, auto-mobility, and retail — we are decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world.”

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and schedule local and interstate freight movements (road, rail, or intermodal)
• Liaise with carriers and warehouse teams to manage daily transport tasks
• Monitor transport jobs through TMS (Transport Management System) to ensure timely delivery
• Maintain accurate records of shipments, clearance statuses, and delivery statuses
• Communicate effectively with customers regarding ETAs, delays, and special instructions
• Ensure compliance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR), NHVR, and WHS requirements
• Resolve transport-related issues quickly and professionally
  
  
  

Key Accountabilities:

• Achieving on-time delivery performance targets
• Accurate and timely data entry and transport documentation
• Ensuring all transport operations meet safety, legal, and compliance standards
• Minimizing freight costs while maintaining service levels
• Maintaining strong customer and supplier relationships
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives in transport processes
• Adhering to company values, operational KPIs, and service-level agreements (SLAs)
  
  
  

To be successful you will need:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in freight forwarding/logistics
• Certifications in Customs, Dangerous Goods, and Air Cargo Security (essential)
• Proficiency with Cargowise
• Strong communication, analytical, and commercial negotiation skills
• High attention to detail and a proactive work ethic
• Ability to work independently, under pressure, and manage multiple priorities
  
  
  

What to expect from us:

What makes DHL great? Our People! We know each employee’s individual contributions collectively ensure we remain one of the largest delivery and logistics companies worldwide. We are dedicated to being a great place to work. In addition to competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy a range of programs, services and benefits that bring the best to their personal lives.

• Hybrid working options available after successful onboarding.
• Consistently voted as a great place to work.
• Focus on wellbeing with annual fitness subsidy.
  
  
  

If you are looking for a career, and not just a job, and believe you would be good fit for the position; Apply now!.