Airport Ramp Agent – Baggage & Cargo Ops

Swissport International AG; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site employee parking

Uniforms provided

Career advancement

Annual and personal leave

Paid training and ongoing support

Job summary

Swissport International AG in Australia is seeking Ramp Service Agents and Baggage Handlers to support airport operations on the tarmac, loading and unloading baggage and cargo, performing cabin cleaning tasks, and assisting with aircraft pushback.

The role offers a dynamic, safety‑driven environment with a 7‑day roster, early mornings, late shifts, and weekend work. Candidates should be physically fit, reliable, and able to work under varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work across a 7-day roster, 24 hours a day.
• Good physical fitness for lifting up to 32kg.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Australian Citizen/Resident with unlimited work rights.
• Possession of a valid Australian driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload aircraft baggage efficiently.
• Safely transfer luggage to and from aircraft.
• Handle baggage weighing up to 35kg repetitively.
• Operate in various weather conditions and confined spaces.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain smooth operations, including sorting, loading, and unloading baggage and cargo accurately.
• Manage baggage flow for departing and arriving flights using sorting equipment and manual handling techniques effectively.

Skills

Flexibility

Heavy lifting

Safety conscious

Communication skills

Australian work rights

Job description

Swissport International AG in Australia is seeking Ramp Service Agents and Baggage Handlers to support airport operations on the tarmac, loading and unloading baggage and cargo, performing cabin cleaning tasks, and assisting with aircraft pushback.

The role offers a dynamic, safety‑driven environment with a 7‑day roster, early mornings, late shifts, and weekend work. Candidates should be physically fit, reliable, and able to work under varying weather conditions.