Coastal Shipping Coordinator
Team Global ExpressKeep containers moving. Keep the wharf flowing. Keep the operation in control.
When coastal coordination is done well, nobody notices.
Containers clear on time.
Costs don’t blow out.
Customers stay informed.
This role makes that happen. Every single day.
Why this role matters
This is a critical role at the centre of coastal and wharf operations in WA.
Following a major shift to a more complex intermodal model, freight movement now involves more moving parts, tighter margins, and less room for error.
That’s where you come in.
A hands-on, fast-paced role where your coordination directly impacts cost, service and performance.
Why join?
Be central to freight movement across WA’s coastal network
Work closely with rail, port and cartage operations
Real impact on cost control, service and customer outcomes
Step into a role with ownership, not just task-taking
Join a team navigating real change - and shaping how the network operates next
Your impact
Coordinate daily wharf lodgements and clearances - ensuring containers move without delay
Align freight with vessel schedules - keeping shipments on time and on plan
Manage coastal and customer documentation - delivering accurate, audit-ready records
Identify and resolve issues early - preventing delays, rework and additional charges
Communicate across port, rail, cartage and customers - keeping everyone aligned and informed
Support planning across rail, road and intermodal - enabling smooth, efficient execution
Maintain clean, reliable system updates - supporting visibility, billing and control
Minimise detention, demurrage and unnecessary cost - protecting margin and performance
Not just keeping things moving - keeping them under control.
How you thrive here
You’ll do well if you bring:
Experience in shipping, wharf, port or transport operations
Confidence across multiple systems and quick to learn new platforms
Strong Excel capability and high data accuracy
Ability to manage competing priorities in real time
Clear, confident communicator with operational stakeholders
Proactive - identifies issues early and acts fast
Resilience in a fast-paced, sometimes unpredictable environment
Detail-driven mindset - errors have real consequences
> If you wait to be told what to do - this isn’t the role.
>> If you take ownership and solve problems early - you’ll thrive here.
Ready to keep critical freight moving?
If you’re ready to bring structure, accuracy and control to a critical part of the network – let’s talk.
Click ‘Apply’ and be part of what’s next.
About Team Global Express
Team Global Express (TGE) is an Australian-owned transport and logistics business delivering to Australia and New Zealand. We’re not only transforming our operations but striving towards changing the logistics industry and becoming an Environmental, Social, and Governance leader by 2030. To learn more about our story, visit https://teamglobalexp.com/.
Why TGE
We care about our customers, our people, and our planet. We are always innovating and improving our services. We are driven by passion and purpose, and we never stop.
What we offer
Competitive salary above industry standards
Upskilling, training, mentoring and more to support your career development journey
Fun and practical employee perks and discounts
Flexible work, including work from home
Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
Peer recognition awards acknowledge when you go above and beyond.
An inclusive workplace, works for everyone
We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Team Global Express acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia and the Māori, as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our recruitment process
Applying for a job starts with an online application form, from there you may be invited to complete an online assessment followed by a virtual or in person interview. The last step is undergoing pre-employment checks, which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment including fitness to work and drug & alcohol screening.
Other things to note
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TGE is listed as one of LinkedIn’s Top Companies of 2023 and 2024 in Australia.