Air Cargo Freight Coordinator — Hands-On, Rotating Shifts

Airway Logistics; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Full paid training

Career development

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

AIRWAY is seeking Freight Coordinators to join our Brisbane Airport team. If you enjoy staying active, working with a great crew, and being part of a fast-paced operation, this could be the role for you.

This hands-on role involves loading/unloading air cargo, operating forklifts, coordinating freight movements, processing documentation and ensuring safety compliance. Training is provided and there are genuine career development opportunities within a supportive team.

Job description

We're looking for Freight Coordinators to join our growing Brisbane Airport team. If you enjoy staying active, working with a great crew, and being part of a fast-paced operation, this could be the role for you.

With opportunities across both our International and Domestic Air Cargo teams, you'll play a key role in keeping freight moving while working in a hands-on operational environment. This is not a desk-based role, so flexibility, reliability, and a willingness to get involved are essential.

If you're looking to build a long-term career with a supportive team and plenty of variety in your day, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join AIRWAY?

• Permanent full-time position with regular overtime opportunities
• Located at Brisbane Airport with free on-site parking
• Full paid training provided and genuine career development opportunities
• Strong team culture and supportive leadership
• Access to employee discounts with 400+ retailers
• Employee Assistance Program available for staff, family and friends

We're looking for Freight Coordinators to join our growing Brisbane Airport team. If you enjoy staying active, working with a great crew, and being part of a fast-paced operation, this could be the role for you.

With opportunities across both our International and Domestic Air Cargo teams, you'll play a key role in keeping freight moving while working in a hands-on operational environment. This is not a desk-based role, so flexibility, reliability, and a willingness to get involved are essential.

If you're looking to build a long-term career with a supportive team and plenty of variety in your day, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join AIRWAY?

• Permanent full-time position with regular overtime opportunities
• Located at Brisbane Airport with free on-site parking
• Full paid training provided and genuine career development opportunities
• Strong team culture and supportive leadership
• Access to employee discounts with 400+ retailers
• Employee Assistance Program available for staff, family and friends

The Role - Key Responsibilities

• Load, unload, screen and pack air cargo safely and efficiently
• Operate forklifts and airside vehicles in accordance with safety procedures
• Coordinate the movement of freight throughout the cargo terminal
• Process freight documentation and complete system updates accurately
• Maintain compliance with workplace health, safety and aviation security requirements
• Conduct equipment checks and assist with general warehouse housekeeping

This role involves regular manual handling, including lifting, carrying and moving heavy items. Candidates must be able to safely perform the inherent physical requirements of the position.Working Hours
AIRWAY operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Following your training period, you will work across a rotating roster. Shift start times may be as early as 4:00am.

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Enjoys variety in their work schedule
• Is available to work weekends and overtime when required
• Values flexibility over a traditional Monday to Friday routine

About You
We're looking for reliable, safety-focused team players who enjoy working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous warehouse, logistics, freight handling or aviation experience (highly regarded but not essential)
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
• Reliability, punctuality and a positive attitude
• The ability to perform physically demanding work, including regular manual handling
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends and overtime when required

Required Licenses:

• A current Australian Driver Licence and reliable transport
• A current LF Forklift Licence, or willingness to obtain one
• The ability to obtain and maintain an ASIC

HOW TO APPLY
All applications must include aresumeand can be sent to****@airway.com.au.

Please note:Applicants that we select to interview will be contacted within 2 weeks of receiving an application. Applicants that do not hear from us within this time frame can assume their application has been unsuccessful.

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

About AIRWAY
AIRWAY is an Australian-owned air cargo services company that has been delivering aviation and freight solutions since 2010.

We support clients across cargo terminal operations, wholesale air freight handling, general sales agency services, and domestic air and road freight operations.

We're proud of our safety-first culture, our supportive team environment, and our commitment to developing our people through training, cross-skilling and internal promotion opportunities.

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