Cargo Driver - Western Sydney Airport

Star Aviation Services; Luddenham; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts across lifestyle/ro

Fitness Passport access

Job summary

Star Aviation is seeking a Cargo Driver to perform hands-on freight handling duties and support aircraft servicing and cargo movement.

You will operate forklifts and related equipment, load and unload freight, and ensure safety and readiness across ground handling tasks with strong attention to schedule pressures.

Qualifications

• Experience in freight handling or similar operational environment preferred.
• Valid forklift licence where required; a current Australian driver’s licence.
• 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 skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform freight handling and freighter aircraft support duties.
• Operate forklifts, tow motors, vans, mobile steps, belts and buses.
• Load, unload and transport freight safely and efficiently.
• Conduct basic serviceability and maintenance checks on vehicles and equipment.
• Refuel vehicles and ensure operational readiness.

Skills

Freight handling

Forklift licence

Australian Driver’s Licence

ASIC/ADA eligibility

English communication

Ground Handling knowledge

Time management

Job description

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.

About the Role
The Cargo Driver performs hands‑on operational duties across freight handling activities, including operating vehicles and equipment to support aircraft servicing and cargo movement.

Service Delivery

• Perform operational duties associated with freight and freighter aircraft handling
• Operate equipment including forklifts, tow motors, vans, mobile steps, belts, and buses
• Load, unload, and transport freight safely and efficiently
• Conduct basic serviceability and maintenance checks on vehicles and equipment
• Refuel vehicles and ensure operational readiness
• Support AAF and PUD driving activities where applicable
• Use communication and computer systems to support operations
  

Standards, Compliance and Safety

• Operate all equipment in accordance with safety procedures and regulations
• Conduct pre-operational checks and report defects
• Follow all airside and landside safety requirements
• Maintain compliance with company and regulatory standards
  

Skills and Experience

• Experience in freight handling or similar operational environment (preferred)
• Valid forklift licence (where required) 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