Air Freight Manager (Head of Department)

DHL Global Forwarding Australia | Lead. Grow. Deliver Excellence.

At DHL Global Forwarding, we don't just move freight - we connect people, businesses and prospects across the globe. We're looking for a commercially minded and people-focused Air Freight Manager (HOD) to lead our Air Freight operations and help shape the future of our growing business.

Why DHL?

As the world's leading logistics company, DHL offers the scale of a global organisation with the agility to make a real impact locally. You'll lead a talented team, influence key customer relationships, drive operational excellence, and own the performance of a critical business function.

About The Role

This is a high-impact leadership position where you'll:
Own and drive the Air Freight P&L;
Lead, coach and develop managers, supervisors and specialists
Deliver exceptional customer experiences and service outcomes
Drive productivity, profitability and continuous improvement
Build strong customer and supplier partnerships
Lead operational excellence across import and export activities




Play a key role in the growth of our specialised Data Centre Logistics sector

What You'll Bring
Proven leadership experience within freight forwarding, logistics or supply chain
Solid commercial acumen with P&L; ownership experience
A passion for developing high-performing teams
Customer-first mindset and relationship management expertise
Ability to lead through change and drive results
Solid operational knowledge of Air Freight and industry best practice

The DHL Difference

At DHL, our people make the difference. We foster a culture built on trust, collaboration, inclusion and continuous development. Here, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career while helping our customers succeed in an increasingly connected world.

Ready to Lead?

If you're driven by results, passionate about people, and excited by the challenge of leading a critical business function within a world-class organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Join DHL Global Forwarding and help us keep the world moving.
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📌 Air Freight Department Manager Brisbane (Australia)
🏢 DHL Global Forwarding
📍 Australia