Airfreight Manager

Mondiale VGL; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mondiale VGL, a global logistics leader, is seeking an experienced Airfreight Manager in Sydney to own carrier relationships, manage air imports/exports, and lead a growing operations team.

You will shape pricing strategy with Sales and Key Account Management, ensure compliance with IATA and Dangerous Goods rules, and drive performance across airlines and co-loaders while upholding reliability and care. This role offers scope to influence the commercial outcome in a fast-paced, global business.

Qualifications

• 5+ years airfreight experience with active relationships across airlines/co-loaders.
• Proven ability to negotiate rates and secure capacity.
• Experience leading and developing a team.
• Strong knowledge of IATA regs, air waybill docs and DG requirements.
• Familiar with CargoWise or similar freight systems.
• Commercial judgement to balance operations and revenue.

Responsibilities

• Own carrier relationships and negotiate rates with airlines and co-loaders.
• Oversee air imports/exports, documentation, compliance, and exceptions.
• Coach and develop Air Operators and Coordinators.
• Influence pricing and win rate with Sales and Key Account Management.
• Ensure compliance with IATA, Dangerous Goods, and Border Force rules.

Skills

Airfreight experience

Airline relationships

Team leadership

IATA regulations

CargoWise

Commercial judgement

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Mondiale VGL is a global logistics leader with deep roots in Oceania and operations spanning 19 markets worldwide.

For more than 40 years, we’ve been connecting people, places, and opportunities — moving freight smoothly and building lasting careers across NewZealand, Australia, Asia, Europe, and the USA.

Our end-to-end services cover every stage of the supply chain, from sea and air freight to customs clearance, wharf transport, and warehousing. This fully integrated approach helps our partners move goods efficiently across borders while powering their growth.

With a team of over 1,500 talented professionals, we bring together diverse perspectives and shared ambition. Our heritage has shaped who we are — a company built on reliability, innovation, and care — and it drives how we move forward.

Mondiale VGL is a global logistics leader with deep roots in Oceania and operations spanning 19 markets worldwide.

For more than 40 years, we’ve been connecting people, places, and opportunities — moving freight smoothly and building lasting careers across NewZealand, Australia, Asia, Europe, and the USA.

Our end-to-end services cover every stage of the supply chain, from sea and air freight to customs clearance, wharf transport, and warehousing. This fully integrated approach helps our partners move goods efficiently across borders while powering their growth.

With a team of over 1,500 talented professionals, we bring together diverse perspectives and shared ambition. Our heritage has shaped who we are — a company built on reliability, innovation, and care — and it drives how we move forward.

Job Description

What you'll be doing

• Owning the carrier relationships. You'll be the person airlines and co-loaders want to do business with — negotiating rates, securing space, and sorting out problems before they become headaches.
• Running the show operationally. Air imports, air exports, documentation, compliance, exceptions — you'll keep it all moving smoothly and on time.
• Leading a team that trusts you. You'll coach, develop, and back your Air Operators and Coordinators so they can do their best work.
• Shaping the commercial outcome. Working closely with Sales and Key Account Management, your market knowledge will directly influence pricing and win rate.
• Keeping us compliant and credible. IATA regulations, Dangerous Goods, Border Force requirements — you'll make sure we're always ahead of the curve.

Qualifications

• 5+ years proven airfreight experience with genuine, current relationships across airlines and/or co-loaders
• A track record of negotiating rates and capacity that actually move the needle
• Confidence leading and developing a team
• Strong knowledge of IATA regs, air waybill documentation, and DG requirements
• CargoWise experience (or a similar freight system) — you'll pick up our workflows fast
• The judgement to operate commercially, not just operational

Additional Information

We believe our people are our greatest strength — and the diversity of our team is central to how we grow and succeed. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to thrive. With operations spanning the globe, we know we’re better together when our team reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we work with every day.