Airport Cargo Operations Leader — Shift

Star Aviation™; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Job summary

Star Aviation is seeking a Duty Manager to provide shift leadership and oversee day-to-day cargo terminal operations at Western Sydney Airport. You will manage cargo receipt, dispatch, storage, and ensure compliance with airline, regulatory and customer requirements while driving high service standards.

You will lead, coach and develop a team, manage scheduling and backfill, promote safety culture, and ensure fatigue and licensing requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising teams in cargo, logistics or aviation operations.
• Demonstrated leadership capability in a fast paced operational environment.
• Experience in warehouse or freight terminal operations.
• Valid Australian Drivers Licence.
• Ability to obtain and hold a valid Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Airside Driving Authority (ADA).
• Dangerous Goods certification.
• First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cargo terminal operations during shift, including receipt, dispatch and storage of freight.
• Ensure compliance with airline, regulatory and customer requirements for cargo handling.
• Manage operational performance across import, export and transfer freight activities.
• Ensure KPIs relating to safety, service delivery, on-time performance and productivity are achieved.
• Act as the primary escalation point for operational issues, disruptions and irregularities.
• Liaise with airlines, freight forwarders and terminal stakeholders on day of operations.
• Complete and review all shift reporting, including operational and safety reports.
• Monitor warehouse flow and ensure efficient use of space, equipment and labour.
• Provide operational support and relief duties where required.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Cargo & logistics ops

Warehouse operations

Australian Drivers Licence

ASIC eligibility

ADA eligibility

Dangerous Goods cert

First Aid cert

Multi-tasking

Customer focus

Adaptability

Job description

Star Aviation is seeking a Duty Manager to provide shift leadership and oversee day-to-day cargo terminal operations at Western Sydney Airport. You will manage cargo receipt, dispatch, storage, and ensure compliance with airline, regulatory and customer requirements while driving high service standards.

You will lead, coach and develop a team, manage scheduling and backfill, promote safety culture, and ensure fatigue and licensing requirements are met.