Air Cargo Operations Specialist

Kuehne & Nagel; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Parental leave

Learning & development

Novated leasing

Employee discounts

Health insurance discounts

Uniform allowance

Volunteer opportunities

Global network

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel Australia is seeking an Air Logistics Airport Warehouse Office Specialist to ensure cargo moves efficiently through airport operations with compliance, safety, and service quality.

You will support cargo handling, documentation, customs coordination and shipment monitoring across the lifecycle, contributing to long-term value for customers and the business within a global logistics network.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in freight forwarding, logistics operations, and industry regulations.
• Experience in Air Cargo Security, particularly RACA requirements.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Understanding of airport operations and cargo handling activities.
• Proactive and solutions-focused.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence: Oversee cargo loading, unloading, ULD build-up, and cargo handling activities to ensure efficient and compliant operations.
• Strengthen partnerships: Work closely with internal teams, customers, service providers, and industry stakeholders to support seamless shipment execution.
• Deliver solutions: Manage documentation processes, ensuring shipment documents are prepared, transferred, and maintained accurately.
• Collaborate internally: Coordinate airport operations and activities with Operational Care Centre (OCC) teams to support smooth and efficient cargo movement.
• Achieve business objectives: Monitor shipment status, cargo handling performance, and operational controls to ensure service quality and compliance standards are met.
• Drive continuous improvement: Identify and resolve documentation discrepancies, customs issues, and operational challenges to improve overall efficiency.
• Customer excellence: Support customs inspections, cargo monitoring, and shipment visibility activities to ensure a positive customer experience and reliable service delivery.

Skills

Freight forwarding

Logistics operations

Air Cargo Security

Communication

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Airport operations

Job description

Kuehne+Nagel Australia is seeking an Air Logistics Airport Warehouse Office Specialist to ensure cargo moves efficiently through airport operations with compliance, safety, and service quality.

You will support cargo handling, documentation, customs coordination and shipment monitoring across the lifecycle, contributing to long-term value for customers and the business within a global logistics network.