Branch Manager - Brisbane Airport AIRWAY

Join an Australian owned and operated business and utilise your strong leadership and organisational skills in our Branch Manager role
AIRWAY is seeking a Branch Manager to manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of our Brisbane Airport Site. 

To be successful in this position, our ideal candidate will have experience managing and leading a team, excellent planning and organisational skills and safety will be your highest priority. Your expertise in airfreight and cargo terminal operations, and leadership skills, will be critical for your success in this role. Our ideal candidate will be a hands-on trailblazer with experience developing high performing teams, and who can reliably deliver superior outcomes for our valued clients. 


Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Ensure & promote a safe working environment and culture at all times and adhere to all OH&S procedures and guidelines
  • Staff management including but not limited to managing staff engagement, performance and career development 
  • Warehouse and facility management including but not limited to labour hire, vehicle & forklift maintenance, licensing, OH&S, accreditations
  • Financial management – reporting, cost management and budget control 
  • Proactively source and execute new CTO business opportunities 
  • Maintain strong operational relationships with all designated accounts
  • General reporting and administration on a regular basis
  • Ensure service KPIs are consistently met and identify areas for continuous improvement
  • Export and import operations including but not limited to managing bookings, arranging inspections, documentation and invoicing 
 
About You

What are we looking for?
 
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Management-level role within an airfreight company, with direct reports 
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Strategic thinking and ability to identify and execute new opportunities 
  • Confident and effective new business development and relationship building skills
  • Intermediate knowledge of OH&S
  • Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
  • Ability to operate autonomously and self-motivate
  • Ability to balance day-to-day operations with long-term strategic goals
Make your application stand out:

The following skills & experience are not essential but will be highly regarded:
 
  • Experience in Cargo Terminal Operations or Branch Manager 
  • Advanced knowledge of OH&S legislation 
  • Current ASIC
  • Knowledge of various software systems and ability to pick up new systems quickly
  Why join AIRWAY?
 
  • Full-time, permanent opportunity with an Essential Services Provider
  • Company phone and laptop for the duration of your employment
  • Ongoing professional development and training
  • Dynamic, autonomous role with scope to contribute your own expertise and flare into the role & organisation
  • Opportunity to apply for internal positions within the AIRWAY Group including our interstate facilities
  • Free onsite parking
  • Competitive salary package on offer

Applications: Simply click ‘Apply Now’ and ensure you attach an up-to-date resume and cover letter. Queries and expressions of interest can also be directed to one of our friendly HR team members by emailing jobs@airway.com.au

Employment will be subject to successful completion of a pre-employment medical, drug & alcohol screen and police check.

ABOUT US

AIRWAY is an Australian-owned air cargo services company that first began operations in 2010. Since then, we have achieved remarkable growth and proudly service our clients in the following activities throughout Australia and New Zealand: 
 
  • Wholesale Air Freight Handling (Import & Export)
  • Cargo Terminal Operations (International & Domestic) 
  • General Sales Agent (International & Domestic)
  • Retail Domestic Air & Road 

     
From modest beginnings, we now comprise over 100 team members across several freight handling sites in Australia, and look forward to our continued journey together. We are a friendly and dynamic company that is passionate about the development of our teams through upskilling opportunities, internal pathways and two way communication.