Ground Crew / Ramp - Sydney Airport

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

Job summary

Qantas Airways Ltd is seeking Ground Crew (Ramp) based at Mascot airport to support ramp operations across Australia. You will load and unload baggage, move items to terminals and aircraft, and operate equipment in a busy outdoor environment.

We value safety, teamwork, and physical fitness. A current full driver's license, ability to lift 32 kg, and a willingness to work a 7-day rotating roster are required. This permanent part-time role includes shift penalties and travel industry discounts.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current and valid full state or territory driver's license.
• Able to repetitively lift items up to 32 kg.
• Available to work a 7-day week rotating shift roster.
• Be fit and comfortable in manual handling in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate a safety-first approach and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide ramp services: load/unload baggage, transport to terminals and aircraft.
• Operate a range of baggage handling equipment in outdoor areas.
• Read and interpret hazardous material labels and loading manifests.
• Work around aircraft with safety as a priority and in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety-first

Stamina

Manual handling

OH&S awareness

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, Australia's largest independent air freight services business and has seen continuous growth.

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 is a wholly owned subsidiary of Qantas Airways and we're responsible for providing ground handling services to the Qantas Group, including baggage handling, ramp services and warehouse freight handling.

Job Description

• Enjoy the challenge of being physically active and working in and around our aircraft
• Shift penalties and travel industry discounts
• Permanent part-time positions available based at Mascot airport

As Ground Crew (Ramp), you will provide Ramp Services to meet the needs of our customers who are travelling across Australia and the globe. Working in a fast-paced, outdoor operational environment, you will load and unload customer baggage, transport it to terminals and aircraft and operate a range of specialised equipment.

With safety as our first priority, you'll read and interpret hazardous material identification labels and aircraft loading manifests as well as baggage and cargo routing tags. You'll work around aircraft and have experiences like no other.

You'll have -

• A current and valid full state or territory driver's license
• The ability to repetitively lift items up to 32 kgs in weight
• Availability to work a 7-day week rotating shift roster
• Be fit and comfortable working in a manual handling or physical role, within a fast-paced operational environment
• Recent experience in a manual handling or physical role, within a fast-paced operational environment
• A passion for safety and working within OH&S guidelines at all times
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• A hard-working nature and a positive 'can do' attitude

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're 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.

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, Thursday 12th November 2026