Customs Broker Career Opportunity

Licensed Customs Broker
- Australian Freight Forwarder
- Friendly, supportive team

The primary focus of the role is to assist their clients and manage lodgment of Customs/DAWR clearances and lead the team. You will work directly with customers, overseas offices, and the Australian Customs department to file entries on imported freight, ensuring the timely coordination of cargo, and perform accurate reporting and billing. The role includes preparation of customs documentation and ensures that shipments meet all applicable laws to facilitate the import and export of goods.

If you're a licenced broker, ready to take on your next career step in a rapidly growing business, then please read on

What will your average day look like?
- Assess documents provided for clearance for completeness and compliance with all necessary ABF, AWE or other authority requirements.
- Preparation/Review/lodgment and post lodgment management of Customs/DAWR clearances
- Interact with ABF and AWE through various internal, external and web based platforms in completing clearance formalities.
- Assist clients and staff with enquiries and appraisals, including requesting or compiling necessary import documentation, such as customs invoices, certificates of origin, quarantine required documents and cargo-control documents.
- Advise internal and external stakeholders of duties/taxes payable to ABF/ATO on imported goods.
- Advise internal and external stakeholders of other regulations or documentary requirements of any regulatory authority needed to enable clearances.
- Work closely with ABF and AWE, be fully aware of and upholding regulations and requirements
- Professional provision of customer service whilst resolving specific and technical queries for both clients and fellow brokers.
- Internal liaison with departments
- Ability to be hands on with compiling and classification when required.
- Quoting and invoicing
- Data entry and filing

About You
- Strong customs knowledge - you must be an experienced Australian licensed Customs Broker with experience to take the next step in your career with a small team.
- Must hold and maintain Customs Brokers Licence and CPDs
- Excellent understanding and knowledge of trade requirements, customs & tariff regulations
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to plan and work with autonomy and as part of a team
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Excellent English language communication skills - both written and verbal

Other information
- This is a permanent, full-time role.
- Our standard office hours are 8:30am - 5pm Monday to Friday.
- Great opportunity to become a pivotal influence in the continued growth and success of the business
- Perfect role for someone who enjoys being accountable and having autonomy in their day-to-day execution of tasks

What’s in it for you?

As well as being part of a reputable Australian Freight Forwarder and well operated business, you will be offered a competitive salary. Other benefits include:

- A healthy work culture
- Friendly, supportive team
- Future career opportunities

If you would like to take your next career step and join our clients close knit team and be part of their journey and have the opportunity for career progression with a supportive friendly team, then this is the team and role for you. This is a permanent position. You just need to be a can-do team player that likes to get in and take ownership of the position. Have attention to detail and the ability to work on your own or with a team. Common sense, honesty, reliability, and integrity are required. An attractive salary and warm friendly work environment are on offer for this position or call Shane Cuschieri on 0458888669