Cargo Co-Ordinator - Western Sydney Airport

Star Aviation™; Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Aviation is seeking a Cargo Coordinator to oversee day-to-day cargo operations, lead a small team, and ensure safe, efficient freight handling. You will coordinate with Duty Managers, manage priorities, and support a high-performing culture in a fast-paced aviation environment.

Role involves regular overnight work with potential rotation to day shifts as the operation evolves. Strong leadership, safety focus, and a valid Australian Driver’s Licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in freight, warehousing, aviation, or ground handling operations.
• Valid Australian Driver’s Licence is required.
• Ability to obtain and hold an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).
• Ability to obtain and hold an Airside Driving Authority (ADA).
• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day cargo operations and ensure safety, service, and performance targets are met.
• Lead, coach and support the cargo team on shift to maintain a high-performing culture.
• Respond to changing priorities with Duty Managers to keep the operation running smoothly.
• Overnight shifts are required; team rotations will evolve to day and night operations.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure on-time freight movement.

Skills

Leadership experience

Safety-first mindset

Team leadership

Communication skills

Organization & time management

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Calm under pressure

Australian Driver’s Licence

ASIC

ADA

English proficiency

Job description

Posted: 28/09/2026

Closing Date: 28/10/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Western Sydney (WSI)

Job Category: Cargo Handling

At Star Aviation, we’re big enough to manage, but small enough to care. With us, you’ll experience the scale of working with Australia’s leading airlines, while still being part of a business that treats you like an individual.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re excited to welcome people who share them. When we work with those who live our values every day, we strengthen and protect the great culture that defines Star Aviation, ensuring it continues to deliver exceptional results for our people, our partners, and our passengers.

How We Support You
We'll support your growth with ongoing career training and development through our in-house programs, and you'll enjoy access to discounts and benefits across a range of lifestyle and retail brands like SpecSavers, Hello Fresh, Koala Furniture and many others. Additionally employees can join Fitness Passport when you are a Star Aviation employee.

Job Description

About the Role
As a Cargo Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day coordination of our cargo operation, helping ensure freight is moved safely, efficiently and on time.

Working in a fast-paced aviation environment, you’ll coordinate team members within your designated operational area, allocate work and help ensure safety, service, productivity and performance targets are achieved.

You’ll be part of a team of four Cargo Coordinators, working closely with our Duty Managers to respond to changing priorities, solve operational challenges and keep the operation running smoothly.

Currently, the operation primarily runs overnight, so this role requires regular overnight work. As the operation evolves, the team will rotate across both day and overnight operations.

Most importantly, this is a hands-on people leadership role. You’ll provide direction, coaching and support to team members on shift, helping create a high-performing culture where safety, accountability, teamwork and exceptional service are at the forefront.

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated leadership experience, ideally within freight, warehousing, aviation or ground handling operations
• A strong safety-first mindset and commitment to safe and compliant operations
• The ability to lead, support and motivate team members in a fast-paced operational environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• The ability to multi-task, prioritise and meet deadlines while managing competing operational demands
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the initiative to solve problems
• The ability to remain calm and composed under pressure
• A valid Australian Driver’s Licence
• The ability to obtain and maintain a valid Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
• The ability to obtain and maintain a valid Airside Driving Authority (ADA)

Desired Skills and Experience

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated leadership experience, ideally within freight, warehousing, logistics, aviation or ground handling operations.
• A valid Australian Driver’s Licence
• Ability to obtain and hold a valid Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
• Ability to obtain and hold a valid Airside Driving Authority (ADA)
• Fluent in English, excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Competent in the operational requirements of Ground Handling (ideal)
• Working understanding of the Aviation Industry
• Excellent organisation and time management skills to ensure safe and compliant operations with schedule pressures
• Strong ability to multi-task, prioritise and meet deadlines