Export Coordinator

Description:

About Us
GWF is one of the largest food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand, employing around 6,000 people across 40 sites. GWF’s product range is diverse and includes leading brands of breads, baked goods, smallgoods, flour, milled products, and animal feed. GWF’s business units include Tip Top, DON, MAURI, and Jasol.
DON’s heritage goes back to the late 1940s, when Victorian butcher R.J. Gilbertson began producing European-style meats . Over the decades, we have grown into one of Australia’s most recognised smallgoods brands , renowned for our ham, bacon, salami, and continental meats .
As part of George Weston Foods , we are committed to producing high-quality food while continuously improving our operations, sustainability, and food safety standards .
About the Role
As an Export Coordinator , you will manage and maintain our Export Program , ensuring that products meet Australian and International compliance requirements . You will work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to ensure export eligible product, associated documentation, certifications, and factory procedures are compliant to DAFF, Importing countries and customer requirements.
This is a 6-month contract role , with the potential to become permanent .
Responsibilities

• Manage the export program , ensuring compliance with Australian and destination country requirements .
• Prepare and manage export documentation , including meat transfer certificates and chain-of-custody records.
• Ensure third-party suppliers (meat, packaging, transport, warehousing) are export-registered and certified.
• Manage product lifecycle updates , including market access changes and approvals.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, audits and regulatory inspections.
• Provide training and support to internal teams on export processes within the factory.

Why Join Us
Our Purpose is to craft food that brings out the good.
At DON, you will be part of a highly skilled quality and export team , ensuring our products meet global food safety and trade standards . You will also enjoy:

• A collaborative and supportive work environment .
• Career growth opportunities , with the potential for this role to become permanent.
• Exposure to global export markets and regulatory requirements .
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Focused training and professional development opportunities .

About You
You are a detail-oriented professional with:

• Experience in Export Food Programs, food safety, or supply chain logistics .
• Strong knowledge of international food regulations and export documentation .
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills .
• The ability to collaborate with regulatory bodies, customers, and internal stakeholders .
• A problem-solving mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities .

Applications
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking on the ‘Apply' button.
At DON and George Weston Foods, we are an equal opportunity employer. We embrace inclusion and diversity and celebrate what makes us unique. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment. So we can get to know you in the best possible way, we're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs. Please let us know your needs in providing a positive, barrier-free recruitment process via email to donpeopleandperformance@gwf.com.au.
Applicants for this position may be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests including a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol tests, and a security/background check, which may also include a criminal record check. Proof of eligibility to work is required for all successful applicants.
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.