Regional Dangerous Goods Compliance Officer - APAC

We are seeking an experienced Dangerous Goods Compliance Officer / Auditor to support our APAC dangerous goods compliance programme. This role combines regional auditing, technical advisory responsibilities, and Dangerous Goods Helpdesk support to ensure the safe, compliant, and efficient transport of dangerous goods across air, sea, and road freight operations.

Working across multiple countries throughout Asia Pacific, you will act as a subject matter expert, partner closely with operational teams, and help drive a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Dangerous Goods Compliance Auditing

• Conduct dangerous goods compliance audits across air, sea, and road transport operations.
• Review dangerous goods documentation, declarations, packaging, labels, and markings for regulatory compliance.
• Complete branch, warehouse, and operational audits throughout the APAC region.
• Investigate compliance issues and identify corrective and preventative actions.
• Prepare audit reports and monitor corrective actions through to closure.
• Analyse compliance trends and support risk reporting activities.

Dangerous Goods Technical Support

• Provide expert advice on dangerous goods classification, packing, labelling, documentation, segregation, and transport requirements.
• Support operational teams with shipment assessments and compliance decisions.
• Assist with the implementation of regulatory changes and new operating procedures.
• Provide guidance regarding acceptance, rejection, and remediation of non-compliant shipments.

APAC Dangerous Goods Helpdesk

• Respond to dangerous goods enquiries from branches, operations, customer service teams, and management.
• Support shipment acceptance assessments and operational troubleshooting.
• Develop practical guidance material and compliance resources.
• Identify recurring compliance themes and recommend improvements.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Investigate dangerous goods incidents and non-conformance events.
• Participate in quality, certification, and compliance programmes.
• Support policy, procedure, and SOP development.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess operational impacts across the region.

Essential

• Minimum 5 years' experience in dangerous goods, freight forwarding, logistics, aviation, transport, shipping, or compliance-related environments.
• Strong working knowledge of dangerous goods regulations.
• Experience conducting operational or compliance audits.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and investigation skills.
• Ability to interpret regulations and provide practical operational guidance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Highly Regarded

• IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations certification.
• IMDG Code certification.
• Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification.
• Knowledge of road transport dangerous goods regulations.
• Experience in a regional or multi-country environment.
• Experience delivering dangerous goods training.

Why Join Us?

• Regional APAC exposure.
• Opportunity to shape dangerous goods compliance standards.
• Combination of auditing, technical advisory, and operational support responsibilities.
• International travel opportunities.
• Collaborative and safety-focused culture.