ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Customs Manager, your main responsibility is to establish a new customs brokerage division and lead a team that ensures compliance with regulations, prepares documentation, offers expert guidance, manages clearance processes, resolves issues and stays abreast of industry developments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will:

• Customs Compliance: Ensure that all imports and exports comply with local, national, and international regulations and standards.
• Documentation: Prepare and review required documentation, including import/export declarations, invoices, and packing lists that adhere to Australian Government and customs acts.
• Regulatory Guidance: Provide expert advice on Customs/AQIS laws, tariffs, and trade agreements to clients and internal teams.
• Customs Clearance: Coordinate and manage the customs clearance process, addressing any issues or discrepancies that arise.
• Client Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for clients and staff regarding customs-related inquiries and issues.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of all customs transactions and documentation.
• Problem Resolution: Resolve any issues or disputes related to customs clearance or regulations.
• Stay Informed: Keep up-to-date with changes in customs regulations, trade policies, and industry best practices.
• Value add: Use your experience and skill sets to work closely with other departments on key IDS initiatives where applicable.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

To be eligible for this opportunity, you will need to have the following skills and attributes:

• Certification: Up to date and in order customs brokerage license and certification as per Australian border force requirements
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in customs brokerage, international trade, or a related field with experience in team building
• Strong understanding of customs/AQIS regulations and procedures.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational abilities.
• Proficiency in customs brokerage software and systems.
• Proficiency in Cargo Wise software
• MS Office skills and advantage
• Attributes: Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset. Team player prepared to drive excellence and go the extra mile.

How to apply

If you are interested in this unique opportunity, please submit your application and/or email your resume to Ivonna Douglas, at ivonna@bconsult.io or call on 0433 422 980.

Good to know

A Recruitment Pool may be established for future roles with similar focus capabilities. A file will be created for you on our database for future reference. This will be available to our team in order to facilitate any suitable future hiring initiatives. Therefore, you will also be added to our mailing list.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and those with disability.

NOTES:

• Please only apply if you fulfill the above criteria and have working rights in location.
• Due to time constraints, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. However, we welcome you to give us a call for feedback on your application at any time on 0433 422 980.