Mitsui & Co. (Australia) Ltd. (MCA) is the wholly owned Australian subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., one of the world's most diversified trading, investment, and services enterprises. In Australia, we are the fourth largest exporter of key natural resources and agricultural commodities and manage a diverse portfolio of businesses including iron ore, coal, gas, power generation, transportation, construction, machinery, food and more.
Job Overview
Job Type: Permanent – Full TimeLocation: MelbourneJob Category: Administration and Office
The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Administration Assistant to join our Chemicals Trading Division based in the Melbourne Head Office. The role is permanent full-time, with the possibility of a fixed-term arrangement depending on candidate circumstances and business needs.
Responsibilities include business coordination and assistance within the Chemicals Division in contract administration, trading activities and handling customer inquiries. You will be responsible for commercial coordination and documentation for the trading business.
The Person
Proactive junior trading administrator with 3‐5 years of experience in business coordination and documentation in trading, importing and exporting activities. Excellent communication and coordination skills, adept at managing multiple tasks with keen attention to detail. Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
* Tertiary qualification or partial qualification in International Trade or relevant business discipline
* Completion of a Business Administration course and/or an import/export course is preferred
Required Skills & Experience
* 3‐5 years of experience in a business support, trading assistant or logistics coordination role (preferably in chemical, trading or industrial sectors)
* Solid commercial understanding of international trade transactions
* Working knowledge of Incoterms and shipping documentation procedures
* Experience handling trade‐related banking transactions, including letters of credit and TT payments
* Familiarity with coordination of logistics vendors and freight forwarding processes
* Excellent organisational and time management skills, with strong attention to detail
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); SAP or ERP experience is an advantage
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to engage internal and external stakeholders professionally
Benefits
* Competitive salary with performance incentives
* Annual corporate health & wellbeing program and free group fitness classes
* Supportive and flexible working environment with excellent development opportunities
* Monthly social drinks, team events, Christmas functions, Corporate Triathlon, parents and children engagement activities and more
* Engage in sustainability and community initiatives, including Clean Up Day and National Tree Day
* Access to the Female Leadership Program introduced by the Diversity & Inclusion Committee
* Access to our Employee Referral Program
How to Apply
Please include your CV and a brief personalised cover letter highlighting strengths applicable to the role.
Eligibility and Equality
Eligibility for this role is limited to Australian and New Zealand citizens only. Applications from visa holders or candidates requiring sponsorship cannot be considered.
We support diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. We encourage people of all cultures, backgrounds, gender, age, sexual orientation, and abilities to apply.
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