Business Administration Assistant

Business Administration Assistant - Chemicals Trading Division

Mitsui & Co. (Australia) Ltd. (MCA) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Administration Assistant to join our Chemicals Trading Division, based in our Melbourne Head Office. This is a permanent, full-time position, with a fixed-term option available.

Role Overview

This role involves business coordination and providing administrative support to the Chemicals Division. Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with contract administration and trading activities.
• Handling customer inquiries and commercial coordination.
• Preparing documentation for the trading business.

About You

We are looking for a proactive individual with 3-5 years of experience in business coordination and documentation within trading, importing, or exporting. You should possess:

• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary qualification or part qualification in International Trade or a relevant business discipline is preferred.
• Completion of a Business Administration or import/export course is advantageous.
• 3-5 years of experience in business support, trading assistance, or logistics coordination (chemical, trading, or industrial sectors preferred).
• Solid commercial understanding of international trade transactions.
• Working knowledge of Incoterms and shipping documentation.
• Experience with trade-related banking transactions (letters of credit, TT payments).
• Familiarity with coordinating logistics vendors and freight forwarding.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); SAP or ERP experience is a plus.

Benefits

Join Mitsui and enjoy a supportive, community-driven culture focused on employee development and social engagement. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary with performance incentives.
• Annual corporate health & wellbeing program.
• Supportive and flexible working environment.
• Monthly social events and team activities.
• Opportunities to engage in sustainability and community initiatives.
• Access to the Female Leadership Program and Employee Referral Program.

How To Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant strengths. Please note, only Australian and New Zealand citizens are eligible for this role. Applications requiring sponsorship cannot be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Key skills/competency

• Business Administration Assistant
• Chemicals Trading
• Contract Administration
• Trading Activities
• Customer Inquiries
• Commercial Coordination
• Documentation
• International Trade
• Import/Export
• Logistics Coordination