Posted:
10/03/2026
Closing Date:
10/04/2026
Job Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Location:
Cairns, QLD
Job Category:
CE Shoreside - Purchasing
Our Company
Coral Expeditions is Australia’s pioneering cruise line. We specialise in a unique style of immersive adventures by small expedition ship. With humble beginnings hosting cruises on the Great Barrier Reef, the company has grown into a borderless fleet of three ships carrying between 72 and 120 guests. For four decades, Coral Expeditions has operated with a single purpose – to take small groups of likeminded explorers to remote places with expert guidance and warm Australian hospitality. We offer a wide range of domestic and international destinations. Coral Expeditions is wholly owned by the NRMA and joins a connected family of companies including NRMA Parks and Resorts, NRMA Roadside Assist, NRMA Marine and Ferries as well as SIXT Car Rentals.
Job Description
About the Role
As a Purchasing Assistant, you will support the ongoing provisioning of our vessels and warehouse logistics operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring timely procurement, accurate inventory management, and smooth ship turnarounds.
This position is based in Darwin and offers a hybrid working arrangement, combining office-based work, remote work flexibility, and on-site wharf attendance during vessel turnarounds as required.
Key Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
* Maintaining product and stock codes within relevant systems, including liaising with suppliers
* Raising and processing Purchase Orders
* Assisting at the wharf during vessel turnarounds as required
* Entering order details (vendors, quantities, pricing) into internal databases
* Maintaining accurate records of purchases, deliveries, and invoices
* Tracking orders to ensure timely delivery and resolving any discrepancies
Desired Skills and Experience
What We Offer
* Hybrid working flexibility
* A friendly, professional, and supportive team environment
* Career growth opportunities within a progressive and expanding Australian company that leads the way in expedition travel
This position is open to candidates based in Darwin who hold Australian residency, due to the nature of our operations.
We carefully review all applications and will contact shortlisted candidates to progress through the recruitment process. We wish you every success with your application.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Proven experience in a purchasing or procurement environment
* Knowledge of vendor sourcing practices, including researching, evaluating, and liaising with suppliers
* Experience in freight and logistics coordination
* Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office 365
* Experience with NetSuite and HELM Maritime Operations programs (desirable)
* Excellent organisational and planning skills
* The ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a team
* Eligibility to apply for a Maritime Safety Identification Card (MSIC)