Project Specialist

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products and providers all around the world. Present in 170 countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,300 sites, we are well on our way to achieving our vision: to be a Top 5 global 3PL. We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport.

YOUR ROLE

We are seeking a capable and proactive Project Specialist to join our Project Logistics team in Australia. In this hybrid role, you will coordinate and execute complex cargo movements across air, ocean, and road networks—supporting multimodal freight from planning through to delivery. While much of your work will be office-based, you'll also play a key role on-site during critical phases of execution, ensuring CEVA meets client expectations for safety, compliance, and service delivery.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Specifically, you will:

Coordinate and execute project logistics across all modes of transport, including general freight, breakbulk, out-of-gauge (OOG), heavy-lift, and heavy haulage shipments.

Act as CEVA's operational and client-facing representative, managing client relationships during project execution, participating in online and in-person meetings, and providing timely, high-quality updates throughout the shipment lifecycle.

Source, negotiate and manage competitive freight rates across all transport modes, ensuring alignment with client requirements and CEVA's commercial strategy.

Manage quotations, RFQs, and tenders via online tools and portals, ensuring timely follow-up and accurate alignment with client needs.

Prepare and present tailored commercial materials such as capability statements and case studies to support business development and project acquisition.

Liaise with carriers, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams to ensure compliance with scope, timelines, safety and cost parameters.

Prepare and manage job documentation, including shipping instructions, permits, customs paperwork, invoicing support and compliance records.

Provide operational input to the commercial team on solution feasibility, risk assessment and execution timelines.

Monitor job profitability and milestone compliance through CEVA's freight management system, ensuring billing accuracy and alignment with budgets.

Track project KPIs and support post-project reviews, driving continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Our ideal candidate has a strong background in international logistics and experience supporting project cargo operations across both office and field environments. You will also have:

Experience in international logistics or project cargo execution

Experience managing breakbulk, OOG, or heavy-lift cargo end-to-end

Sound understanding of multimodal transport operations

Proficiency in a freight management system for job processing, tracking, and billing (e.g. CargoWise or equivalent)

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to manage client relationships and provide high-quality updates

Flexibility to travel and attend port or site operations as required, including occasional after-hours support.

In addition to providing proof of work rights and suitable professional referees, progressed candidates will be required to undergo a medical assessment and national police check.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

In addition to a challenging and rewarding work environment and competitive compensation, we are proud to offer a range of employee benefits designed to support your wellbeing, and help you thrive at work and in life.

Personal wellbeing: prioritise your health and wellbeing through the CEVAwell program, Employee Assistance Program, Volunteer Time Off, and Life & Total Permanent Disability Insurance.

Work-life balance: benefit from flexible, hybrid, and remote work options, along with additional paid parental leave for primary carers.

Professional development: your growth is essential to us. Unlock your potential through secondment and internal mobility opportunities, study assistance, leadership and mentoring programs, the CMA CGM Learning Academy , early career pathways and more.

Financial wellbeing: We care about your financial security. Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts from our partners, novated leasing, annual safety workwear reimbursement, employee referral incentives, service recognition and short-term incentive plans.

CEVA Logistics' Diversity Statement:

As a global organisation, diversity is critical to our business success; only when we can reflect the cultures, languages, attitudes, and local knowledge of our customers, can we succeed. By employing people with different experiences and abilities, we expand our knowledge and increase our creativity and innovation. CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal employment opportunity workplace. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants, who will receive consideration for employment without regard to indigenous status, race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other characteristic.