Freight Coordinator

TRANSPORT / LOGISTICS / DRIVERS FREIGHT FORWARDING / SHIPPING PORT OF BRISBANE PERMANENT / FULL TIME
2/7/2025
Port of Brisbane - Full-Time, Permanent - Monday to Friday
Work in a team that values safety, trust, and real impact
Drive real improvements in freight systems and planning
ABOUT US
Hyne Group is a collective of industry-leading businesses operating across Australia and New Zealand, with a history spanning over 140 years. From its beginnings as a sawmill on the Mary River, Hyne Group has grown into a pioneer of sustainable timber product manufacturing. The Hyne Group is supported by its partnership with global timber processors, James Jones & Sons, bringing together a combined 320 years of family-owned sawmilling heritage.
The Group, which includes Hyne Timber, XLam, Rocky Point, and Hyne Pallets, serves key sectors such as construction, garden care, horticulture and logistics. Through innovative processes and sustainable practices, the Hyne Group transforms each log into high-quality products that meet the diverse needs of our customers. This holistic approach reflects a dedication to environmental stewardship and industry-leading innovation, ensuring that every centimetre of each log turns into an opportunity for excellence.
YOUR NEXT ROLE
We are looking for a Freight Coordinator to join our Osprey team, where you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, timely, and efficient delivery of our products via road and sea.
In this hands-on role, you will manage schedules, coordinate transport providers, and keep day-to-day logistics running smoothly. If you are someone who enjoys problem-solving, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and knows how to keep things moving—this role is for you.
All our people go home in the same condition they came to work, safety, before production.
Coordinate the transport of goods by road and sea, ensuring all deliveries are safe, compliant, and on schedule.
Work closely with internal stakeholders and external providers to manage schedules and resolve delivery issues.
Ensure all transport activities are carried out in accordance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR) legislation.
Drive and support continuous improvement in freight systems and logistics processes.
Be a proactive member of a supportive team where safety always comes first, and everyone is encouraged to share ideas and make improvements.
ABOUT YOU
You have hands-on experience in freight or logistics coordination, ideally within manufacturing, warehousing, or transport.
You are organised, dependable, and comfortable managing delivery schedules and solving logistics challenges.
You have strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills — building relationships to get things done.
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills are a must, especially Excel.
Experience using Pronto or Ortec Load Planning systems is an advantage, but not essential.
A general understanding of different truck types or freight load sizes is preferred.
You understand, or are willing to learn, key Chain of Responsibility (CoR) requirements.
WHY HYNE TIMBER?
**As a Hyne Timber team member you will enjoy benefits such as**:
**We are proud to support our team members with**: Life Leave offering the flexibility of purchasing extra recreation leave, Paid Parental Leave including 26 weeks of full pay and 52 weeks of superannuation.
Remote access - Hyne team members are provided laptops and smart phones to assist in improving flexibility and connection regardless of where you are.
Wellbeing programs - employee assistance program to support you and your immediate family with counselling and support as needed.
Annual salary reviews - peer and market reviewed salaries to support fairness.
Private Health Cover discounts - discounted fees & waiting periods waived.
**QUESTIONS**: If you would like to discuss the position further feel free to contact us on 0491 224 075.