Air Cargo Security Lead | Compliance & Risk

Amazon; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Aviation Security (AvSec) seeks an Air Cargo Security Manager to lead a new air cargo compliance program in Sydney. You will supervise examination officers and the Operations team, ensuring RACA compliance, dangerous goods handling, and an effective quality assurance program within a fast-growing air network.

The role involves working night shifts with two availability options, coordinating with cross-functional partners, and driving security improvements across operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and support a team of examination officers and Operations team.
• Build strong relationships across operations, fostering a culture of security awareness, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Review volume forecasts and determine staffing requirements to meet business demand.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners — including Operations, Safety, Engineering, Loss Prevention, and Human Resources — to accomplish shared objectives.
• Participate in partner team meetings to drive operational consistency across the network.
• Ensure full compliance with Regulated Air Cargo Agent (RACA) security program requirements and corporate policies.
• Conduct regular audits and security assessments to verify adherence to security procedures and regulatory standards.
• Oversee Dangerous Goods classification and handling compliance.
• Apply industry and Amazon best practices for the secure handling and transportation of air cargo.
• Clearly communicate security policies and procedures to partner teams, providing awareness and guidance.
• Identify vulnerable processes and systems, and provide expert advice and support for security risk remediation
• Enhance, track, and report on key performance metrics
• Provide supervisory and tactical management in an area with defined procedures and workflows
• Conduct audits and security assessments to ensure compliance
• Facilitate successful outcomes for customers
• Recommend improvements to tools and procedures
• Apply industry and Amazon best practices for the secure transportation of air cargo
• Support operational teams from a regulatory and security perspective
• Report and manage risks
• Support crisis management planning and emergency response
• Support investigations of regulatory violations and mitigate risk
• Support a single facility, develop team members, and help leadership by managing problems and escalating roadblocks

Job description

Amazon Aviation Security (AvSec) seeks an Air Cargo Security Manager to lead a new air cargo compliance program in Sydney. You will supervise examination officers and the Operations team, ensuring RACA compliance, dangerous goods handling, and an effective quality assurance program within a fast-growing air network.

The role involves working night shifts with two availability options, coordinating with cross-functional partners, and driving security improvements across operations.