Introduction The Company 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 many more. Description 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. This role is on a permanent full-time basis, but a fixed-term option may also be considered depending on candidate circumstances and business needs. This role involves business coordination and assisting the Chemicals Division in contract administration, trading activities and handling customer inquiries. You will be responsible for commercial coordination and documentations for the trading business. The Person We are seeking a proactive junior trading administrator with 3-5 years’ experience in business coordination and documentation experience in trading, importing and exporting activities. You possess excellent communication and coordination skills and are adept at managing multiple tasks, with a keen eye for detail. Your ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders will ensure you excel in this role. Qualifications Tertiary qualification or part 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 Emphasising our commitment to environmental sustainability and employee development, we foster a community-driven culture that values both professional growth and social engagement. As part of our Mitsui team, you will enjoy the following benefits: Competitive salary with performance incentives. Annual corporate health & wellbeing program and free group fitness classes. A 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 meaningful sustainability and community initiatives, including annual events such as 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 If this sounds like your next career opportunity, we’d love to hear from you! Please follow the prompts to apply and include your CV along with a brief personalised cover letter highlighting your strengths applicable to this role. Kindly note, eligibility for this role is limited to Australian and New Zealand citizens only. Applications from visa holders or candidates requiring sponsorship cannot be considered. Due to the number of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. We thank you for your understanding. We support diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. We encourage people of all cultures, backgrounds, gender, age, sexual orientation, and abilities to apply.