Export Administrator

Date: 18 Jun 2025
- Location: Australia, Adelaide, AU

**About Us**:
Codan Limited is a global group of electronics and engineering businesses that develop rugged and reliable hardware, software, and embedded systems with a reputation for performance, quality, and reliability.

We provide world-class metal detecting, communications, safety, security, broadcast, and productivity solutions to some of the harshest environments on earth. We achieve this by providing a diversified range of high value-added electronics products through the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of innovative technology solutions.

We have a truly global footprint with offices in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Dubai, Ireland, Mexico, Singapore, the UK, and the USA. We sell our products in over 150 countries to customers such as global governments, businesses, NGOs, aid and humanitarian organisations, security and military groups, public safety, emergency response, broadcast, and consumer markets.

We deliver innovation, wherever you are.

**About Us**:
Codan Limited is a global group of electronics and engineering businesses that develop rugged and reliable hardware, software, and embedded systems with a reputation for performance, quality, and reliability.

We provide world-class metal detecting, communications, safety, security, broadcast, and productivity solutions to some of the harshest environments on earth. We achieve this by providing a diversified range of high value-added electronics products through the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of innovative technology solutions.

We have a truly global footprint with offices in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Dubai, Ireland, Mexico, Singapore, the UK, and the USA. We sell our products in over 150 countries to customers such as global governments, businesses, NGOs, aid and humanitarian organisations, security and military groups, public safety, emergency response, broadcast, and consumer markets.

We deliver innovation, wherever you are.

**About the Role**:
Reporting to the Freight Manager the Export Administrator will be responsible for the accurate preparation and submission of export shipping documentation and customs declarations, ensuring full compliance with applicable international trade regulations. You will manage coordination with freight forwarders for timely collection of shipments from our Adelaide manufacturing facility as well as from overseas contract manufacturers and suppliers. This role demands proactive collaboration with internal departments, logistics partners, and relevant stakeholders to guarantee the on-time delivery of customer orders, promptly identifying and resolving any issues that may affect shipment schedules.

**Core elements will include**:

- Prepare precise shipping documentation in accordance with Codan policies and customer requirements.
- Ensure export customs declarations are accurate and fully compliant with current regulations.
- Maintain comprehensive export transaction records to support audit and compliance activities.
- Accurately classify goods with the correct HS codes to enable prompt customs clearance.
- Coordinate shipments with freight forwarders from both Adelaide and international contractors.
- Optimize freight bookings, routes, and modes to minimize costs and improve operational efficiency.
- Work closely with sales, warehouse, and finance teams to guarantee on-time, complete order fulfillment.
- Liaise effectively with Regional Sales teams to address order inquiries and provide shipping updates.
- Proactively manage risks related to shipment compliance, customs holds, and regulatory challenges.

**About You**
- This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual looking to enhance their skills and grow within a supportive, collaborative, and fast-paced environment.
- We are seeking a highly organized, adaptable professional who thrives in a multitasking environment and can effectively prioritize competing demands. Your proactive mindset, excellent communication skills, and problem-solving abilities will be key to your success. Enthusiasm, resilience, and a forward-thinking approach will ensure tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.

**Benefits and Culture**:
Our culture is supportive and collaborative. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team where we share our ideas, and innovation is strongly encouraged. We are looking for someone with genuine passion and a can-do attitude for what they do.

Our Head Office is located in Mawson Lakes, offering a spacious, modern facility, free secure onsite parking, easy access via public transport, and an onsite subsidized café. We also have recreational facilities, including a gym, basketball, and tennis courts, as well as various game tables. Additionally, our staff are provided flexibility to meet the demands of family life, a child-friendly parenting room, and a variety of staff events to connect with colleagues across the Codan