Ground Crew - Freight

Qantas Airways Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted travel for employees

Flexible leave options

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Qantas Airways Ltd is seeking Freight Ground Crew for QGS Freight. This permanent, part-time role involves working across Domestic and International freight, handling freight from small packages to larger items.

You will load/unload aircraft, operate forklifts, tugs and related equipment, and manage freight documentation using the iCargo system. You must hold a current forklift license (or be willing to obtain one), be able to lift up to 32 kg, and thrive in a fast-paced, safety-focused team

Qualifications

• Must have a current/valid forklift license or be willing to obtain one at your own expense.
• Ability to repetitively lift items up to 32 kgs.
• Willingness to work across a 24/7, rotating shift roster.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight from aircraft.
• Operate forklifts, tugs and heavy machinery.
• Use scanners and lodge freight documents into the iCargo system.

Skills

Forklift license

Forklift experience

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Physical stamina

Tools

iCargo system

Job description

Company Description

At Qantas, we represent Australia to the world. Our diverse country is known for our spirit, mateship, and a can-do attitude. We’re resilient and strong, and we work hard to keep things moving. Qantas Ground Services (QGS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Qantas Airways and we’re responsible for providing ground handling services to the Qantas Freight, Australia’s largest independent air freight services business and has seen continuous growth.

Job Description

• An opportunity to work in QGS Freight, a business that continues to boom and grow each year
• Dynamic, exciting industry with opportunities for Career Progression
• Permanent, part-time positions available

As Freight Ground Crew, you will work in different areas of the Freight department including Domestic and International, looking after our customers’ freight. You could be moving anything from beloved pets and animals to machinery, dangerous goods and packages.

On a day-to-day basis, you would be responsible for the significant manual handling of freight where your duties include loading and unloading of aircraft. You will be operating forklifts, tugs and heavy machinery. Additionally, you’ll operate computer systems, scanners, and lodging freight documents into the warehouse system (iCargo). Working with your supervisors and managers, you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills while progressing your career.

You’ll have:

• A current and valid provisional or full state or territory driver's license
• A current and valid forklift license or willing to obtain at your own expense
• The ability to repetitively lift items up to 32 kgs in weight
• The ability to work all shifts in our dynamic 24-hour, 7 day a week, rotational shift roster (meaning shifts will vary from week to week)
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment medical (Qantas funded)
• Previous experience using a forklift in a warehouse environment is preferred
• Recent experience in a manual handling or physical role, within a fast-paced operational environment preferred
• A passion for safety and working within Work Health & Safety guidelines at all times
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• A hard-working nature and a positive ‘can do’ attitude
• Displays care and responsibility for our customers’ freight

Why Qantas?

You’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.

There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us – so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time.

You’ll be supported from day 1 with on the job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless.

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.

• We love to travel:Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
• We have flexible leave options:Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional paid leave for eligible employees.
• We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards:Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment.You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.
• We’ll support your wellbeing:Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer, so by coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply.

Please note:

Applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restrictions or sponsorship.

Applications close: 11:59pm, Saturday 14th November 2026