About the Role
As Export & Logistics Coordinator, you will coordinate export documentation, domestic and international freight movements, and inventory logistics to ensure products are delivered safely, compliantly and on time.
Supporting Hewitt's premium Australian red meat export operations, you will play a critical role in managing the movement of chilled and frozen products across domestic and global markets. This role is the key link between production facilities, cold stores, freight providers, customers and government authorities, providing end-to-end visibility across the supply chain.
You will be responsible for maintaining export compliance, supporting accurate documentation, and delivering exceptional customer service while ensuring customer and market requirements are met. Previous experience within the red meat export industry will be highly regarded, as will an understanding of export market requirements and cold chain logistics.
Key Responsibilities
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Prepare, verify and maintain export documentation including commercial invoices, packing declarations, certificates, shipping documentation and country-specific export requirements.
- Coordinate domestic transport, export containers, air freight, cold store receivals, stock transfers, loadouts and delivery timelines.
- Maintain visibility of inventory across third-party cold stores, monitor product ageing, investigate discrepancies, and support stock reconciliations and reporting.
- Liaise with brokers, processing facilities, freight providers, customers, finance and I-Houses to support compliant and timely product movement.
- Monitor freight performance, carrier bookings, transport schedules, DIFOT, on-time delivery and changing import/export requirements.
About You
You are a highly organised logistics or export professional with strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure.
You understand export documentation, customs and compliance requirements, and enjoy coordinating multiple moving parts across suppliers, freight providers, brokers and customers.
You communicate clearly, build effective working relationships, and take pride in ensuring documentation, transport, inventory and delivery outcomes are managed to a high standard.
You Will Bring
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Experience working within export documentation, logistics or supply chain functions in a fast-paced commercial environment.
- Experience within the red meat, food export, agribusiness or cold chain logistics sector will be highly regarded.
- Strong knowledge of trade documentation and customs/export compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with accuracy in processing invoices across multiple currencies.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with brokers, freight providers and customers.
- A highly organised, detail-focused approach and the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
Life at Hewitt
With 120 years of family ownership, Hewitt is an iconic Australian agricultural business with a deep commitment to land, livestock and community. Over the past decade, Hewitt has evolved from its livestock production origins into a global, sustainable protein producer, with premium organic and grass-fed brands stocked by leading retailers across Australia, the United States and Asia.
Guided by a vision to feed the world with a system that lasts forever, Hewitt delivers ethical, nutritious protein at global scale. Our fully integrated supply chain - spanning owned cattle stations, trusted producer partners, processing and retail - provides unmatched transparency, quality and resilience, setting Hewitt apart within the global food system.
Hewitt is a hands-on, collaborative business where being present matters. Whether in the office, on station, or in production, you’re contributing to something real: real food, real impact, real teamwork.
Join Hewitt for the Opportunity of a Lifetime
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Values-Driven Organisation – Join a company with a 120-year family heritage, a clear purpose, and a long-term focus on sustainability, animal welfare, and quality.
- Competitive Remuneration Package – We recognise and reward your contributions with a fair and transparent pay structure.
- Opportunities to grow and develop– Learn on the job, gain new skills, and progress across office, production, and farm/station roles.
- Support When You Need It – Access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional wellbeing.
- The Hewitt Experience – Shared Connections & Celebration – Our teams come together to celebrate wins and build connections. Enjoy monthly BBQs cooked with our finest meats, make-your-own wrap or sandwich, morning teas, staff sales, and Employee of the Month recognition. Whether you’re in the office, on production & warehouse sites, or working at our cattle and sheep stations, there’s always an opportunity to connect, celebrate, and enjoy being part of a tight-knit team.
Applications Close on 7 August 2026
Hewitt is committed to equal opportunity employment and to fostering a workplace that values equity, diversity, and respect. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
By applying, you acknowledge that proof of eligibility to work in Australia will be required.
We are managing this recruitment process internally and kindly request no contact from recruitment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will not be accepted.
Please visit https://hewittfoods.com/ for more information
