About Us
Workwear Group (WWG) is part of Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety, a division of Wesfarmers. It is a top 20 ASX-listed company with over 100,000 employees. Under the banner of Workwear Group, our three brands - KingGee, Hard Yakka and NNT - have delivered workwear since the late 1920s.
We are the trusted partner in workwear solutions, manufacturing over seven million units each year. We invest in innovation, market knowledge, pioneering ideas and sustainability practices. We work as one team, put customers first, and strive to be inspiring, safe, and inclusive.
About the Role
As Shipping Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing the end‐to‐end import, export and cross‐trade processes for all Workwear products across international markets. This role coordinates air, sea and courier freight, ensures accurate and compliant shipping documentation, and works closely with planning teams, freight forwarders, customs brokers and warehouses to support on‐time delivery into Australia, New Zealand and global regions.
You'll play a key role in maintaining smooth international supply flows, managing export and return shipments, and ensuring freight costs, invoices and records are accurately controlled.
This role is an initial 12 month maternity leave cover.
What you'll be doing
* Manage air, sea freight and courier shipments, including reviewing daily booking reports and tracking cargo movements
* Authorise supplier shipments and consolidate overseas orders to optimise freight efficiency
* Ensure all shipping documentation is accurate, complete and provided to freight forwarders on time
* Work closely with the planning team to manage inbound volume flows into Australia and New Zealand
* Create and maintain shipment records in Apex Pro and issue pre‐alerts to warehouses
* Prepare export documentation for shipments from Australia to New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and other regions
* Manage stock exports, inter‐company transfers and returns, including faulty garments returned to manufacturers
* Provide air and sea freight quotations, obtain internal approvals and instruct freight forwarders to move cargo
* Review, check and approve freight forwarder invoices, ensuring timely payment of all outstanding charges
* Liaise with customs brokers on duty classifications and rates, resolve cargo queries, and maintain import, export and cross‐trade journals
Who we're looking for
We value not only our brands but also the people and teams that drive our success. In addition to technical skills, we seek team members who possess the following qualities:
* Strong work ethic and commitment to the team
* Openness to receive coaching and embrace self‐reflection and self‐growth
* Accountability for actions and emotions, and a willingness to venture beyond your comfort zone
* Embrace innovation, take calculated risks, and inspire others to think outside the box
* Ability to build meaningful relationships and balance commercial goals with customer satisfaction
* Ethical standards and integrity in all interactions
What we're looking for
* Minimum 3+ years' experience in an administrative or coordination role, ideally in a fast‐paced environment
* Experience in shipping, logistics or freight coordination is highly regarded
* Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately manage documentation and systems
* Clear, confident communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external partners
What we offer
* The chance to join a great team of like‐minded, hard‐working people who are passionate about achieving our vision and the growth objectives of the company.
* Flexible working environment, allowing for work from home day/s each week.
* A competitive salary package and benefits, including a 50% discount on our brands Hard Yakka, KingGee and NNT and a 5% Wesfarmers discount for Kmart, Bunnings, Officeworks and more.
* A tailored career and development plan, plus reward and recognition programs. Whatever your goals we're here to support you on that journey.
* Wellbeing program Thrive, with activities to support financial wellness, celebrate diversity, get physical and maintain healthy minds, including challenges, yoga, meditation and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
* We Learn, a dedicated hub for learning and development.
We actively work on creating a safe and inclusive environment free of discrimination. At Workwear Group we aspire to build a culture where diversity is celebrated, where team members feel a sense of belonging, and are empowered to bring their whole selves to work.
You can follow us on LinkedIn or see our company careers page for more opportunities.
We are committed to supporting veterans and their unique capabilities. If you have prior service, please advise us through the recruitment process.
Thank you for your interest in Workwear Group. Due to anticipated high volumes of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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