Careers

The primary role of this position is to facilitate the effective movement of Northline’s customer’s international freight. You will work in a tight knit team and report to the IFM Operations Manager.

Your Duties Include:

• Arranging wharf cartage for shipments arriving by air and sea, planning the most appropriate route for deliveries to and from wharves, de-consolidators and airports for an import / export shipment;
• Registering documents using CargoWise and lodging clearance documents;
• Liaising with shipping lines, airlines, wharves, Australian Customs and Quarantine;
• Obtaining, checking and preparing documentation to meet Australian road-transport requirements;
• Maintaining current knowledge of relevant road-transport legislation and other factors that could affect the movement of freight;
• Compliance with all regulations prescribed by Australian Customs, DAFF and other Governing bodies;
• Coordinating deliveries for FCL, LCL and Airfreight shipments
• Communicating with and updating clients
• Liaising with internal department to ensure efficient deliveries
• Arranging national deliveries and coordinating availability with transport depots
• Ensuring all Customs and quarantine requirements are met and liaising with Customs regarding inspections and holds
• Facilitating a smooth flow of cargo by regular liaison with service providers, internal departments and clients
• Pre-alert clients of arrival and delivery plans
• Request, monitor and process payment of invoices
• Monitoring and coordinating return of empty containers
• Collating clearance and transport documentation for timely deliveries
• Maintain communication and control through all phases of the journey, including production of management reports and statistical cost analysis; and
• Ensure Sales Executives and Account Managers understand the International service offering so they are able to discuss with new and current customers.

To be Considered

• Proven experience in Cartage in FCL, LCL or Airfreight
• Great organisation and time management
• Experience in Cartage Coordination
• Specialised knowledge of the International Freight Forwarding industry;
• Demonstrate a high-level knowledge of the freight industry or related industry experience in a similar role;
• Have absolute integrity, trustworthiness and professionalism;
• Sound business acumen;
• Strong written and oral communication skills (excellent listening skills);
• Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; and
• Self-driven in relation to performance development both in terms of selling skills and company
  knowledge. 

Northline’s Benefits

• Learning, training and development support – Northline believe in the people we hire. We offer training in leadership, communication, self-development and job-specific courses. We pride ourselves that we promote from within, offering great opportunities for career progression.
• Employee recognition programs -  Recognising individuals, supervisors and teams that encompass Northline’s values and have provided an outstanding contribution to the operations.
• Wellness and benefits programs – Such as our Employee Assistance Program, offering our teammates support, when they need it. Northline’s benefits program offers discounts on travel, fitness and health, sports and entertainment, automotive, gifts and more!
• Regular team building!

Who is Northline?

Northline is an experienced Australian-based, global logistics business with an industry-leading national network and an international reach into more than 100 countries.

Our customers freight can start or end in international cities, small towns or remote communities, but wherever the destination, you can rely on Northline to deliver.

At Northline we believe our people are one of our greatest assets. We are a progressive Australian family owned business, we are proud of what we achieve, and we like to recognise and reward those who go above and beyond!

That’s why, we are, Australia’s Global Logistics People.

Northline and its people help to ensure a safe workplace for all employees. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment medical that incorporates a drug & alcohol screen, as well as a police clearance.