Specialist - Global Logistics

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

As a Specialist – Global Logistics, you’ll be part of a global team responsible for supporting the smooth and compliant execution of shipping operations across bulk and liquid products. You’ll play a key role in managing post-fixture activities for chartered vessels, ensuring shipments run efficiently from contract through to final delivery while meeting customer and business expectations.

In this role, you’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to handle voyage documentation, invoicing, and compliance requirements, while also contributing to reporting and performance insights. Your attention to detail and collaborative approach will help drive efficient, reliable, and high-quality logistics outcomes across the global supply chain. 

What you will be doing

• Manage end-to-end post-fixture administration for Voyage and Time Charter activities, ensuring charter party compliance while monitoring vessel performance and operational requirements throughout the voyage lifecycle.


• Support the development of shipping procedures and ensure full compliance with Dangerous Goods (IMDG) and regulatory requirements.


• Coordinate adherence to international maritime, port, and local regulations to ensure safe and compliant shipping operations.


• Provide internal quoting and freight verification support while managing end-to-end vessel post-fixture administration, including surveyor coordination, laytime and demurrage calculations, and voyage cost analysis.


• Ensure accurate documentation, invoicing, and communication with vessel operators, while coordinating Dangerous Goods handling and maintaining full compliance with shipping and safety requirements.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with shipowners, brokers, agents, terminals, and internal stakeholders, ensuring clear and effective communication across all vessel operations.


• Support the monitoring and performance of shipping service providers to drive reliable and efficient logistics execution.


• Analyse voyage performance, cost drivers, and operational efficiency to identify insights and drive improvements in shipping execution and cost optimisation. Maintain accurate data capture and documentation for all post-fixture shipping activities, ensuring a clear audit trail and effective use of SAP and relevant logistics systems.


• Drive knowledge management and promote best practice sharing to support continuous improvement in shipping operations.


• Provide market intelligence on chartering and bulk shipping, supporting benchmarking activities aligned with market conditions and freight trends.

What you will bring

• 5+ years’ experience in shipping or logistics within relevant industries (e.g. mining, oil & gas, industrial), with strong post-fixture and Dangerous Cargo exposure.


• Relevant tertiary qualification in Logistics, Maritime, Business, or a related field.


• Strong understanding of shipping operations, including laytime calculations and post-fixture processes (preferred).


• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), with experience using logistics/shipping systems.


• Highly analytical with a results-driven mindset and strong attention to detail.


• Strong planning, organisation, and time management skills.


• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with a customer-focused approach.


• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, operational environments.


• High level of integrity, resilience, and adaptability, with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

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