About the role

  • Customs Manager overseeing customs and biosecurity operations for Kmart Group. Leading a high-performing team to ensure compliant import and export clearances while driving efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Leading a team of Compilers and Classifiers to deliver accurate, compliant customs lodgements across air and sea freight.
  • Managing daily workflow, allocating tasks and ensuring clearance timelines and KPIs are consistently met.
  • Overseeing tariff classification, valuation, document accuracy and end-to-end compliance with the Customs Act, ABF, DAFF and related regulatory requirements.
  • Acting as the escalation point for complex entries, biosecurity holds and technical queries.
  • Ensuring >99% clearance before ETA and accurate classification ahead of freight forwarder due dates.
  • Identifying process improvements to reduce delays, improve data integrity and support operational efficiency.
  • Maintaining strong working relationships with ABF, DAFF and internal stakeholders across DC, Inventory, Merchandising and Finance.
  • Supporting a strong team culture through coaching, development, goal setting and ongoing performance feedback.

Requirements

  • You’re a detail-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.
  • You bring strong technical customs expertise along with the ability to influence, problem-solve and guide a team to achieve high standards.
  • A current Customs Broker Licence and DAFF accreditation.
  • 5–7 years’ experience in customs, including working with ABF, DAFF and other regulatory agencies.
  • Experience supervising licensed brokers or customs coordinators.
  • Strong knowledge of tariff classification, valuation, FTA rules and biosecurity requirements.
  • Experience using systems such as Expedient, Microstrategy and Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • A proactive, adaptable approach and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.
  • A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings
  • Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers!
  • We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why eligible team members get the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
  • We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances
  • A dynamic learning and support program
  • Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor
  • A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
  • Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group

Job title

Customs Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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