Ground Crew - Freight

Qantas; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Air travel benefits

Parental leave (18 weeks)

Salary packaging options

Wellness and wellbeing app

Job summary

Qantas Ground Services (QGS) is hiring Freight Ground Crew at Mascot Airport to handle domestic and international freight with confidence and safety. You will load/unload aircraft, operate forklifts and heavy equipment, and manage freight documents in iCargo.

Applicants should hold a current driving license and forklift certification (or be willing to obtain one). A flexible, team-oriented approach is essential for shift work in a dynamic 24/7 roster.

Qualifications

• Current or provisional state/territory driver's license
• Forklift license or willingness to obtain at own expense
• Ability to repetitively lift up to 32 kg
• Willingness to work a 24/7 rotating roster
• Pass pre-employment medical (Qantas funded)
• Previous forklift experience preferred
• Experience in manual handling or physical role in fast-paced environment preferred
• Safety-focused mindset and adherence to WHS guidelines
• Team player with a positive can-do attitude
• Care and responsibility for customer freight

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight from aircraft
• Operate forklifts, tugs and heavy machinery
• Use Warehouse System (iCargo) and scanners for freight documentation
• Collaborate with supervisors and managers to grow skills and career

Skills

Valid forklift license

Manual handling

Teamwork

Licensed driver

Pre-employment medical

Tools

Warehouse systems (iCargo)

Forklifts and heavy machinery

Job 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 at Mascot Airport

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 of freight documents into the Warehouse System (iCargo). Working together 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 well-being: 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.

Be a part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story – get in touch today.

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, Friday 30th October 2026.