Ground Handler

3030 NG Integrated Defence Services; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Purchased annual leave

Salary packaging

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Health & Wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a hands-on operations role based in Canberra to maintain aircraft presentation, support daily movements, and assist in ground handling in a VIP aviation setting.

You will collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to ensure readiness, safety, and accuracy of records while complying with procedures and standards. The role emphasizes reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork in a high-standard environment.

Qualifications

• Current driver's license.
• Comfort around outdoor environments and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and safety.
• Experience following procedures and maintaining accurate records.
• Basic computer skills.
• Professional approach and strong work ethic.
• Previous experience in aviation operations or customer-facing environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the presentation and cleanliness of the aircraft fleet.
• Support aircraft towing, servicing and ground handling activities.
• Operate ground support equipment safely and in accordance with procedures.
• Keep accurate records of completed work and daily activities.
• Work closely with maintenance and operations teams to support aircraft readiness.
• Ensure tools, equipment and supplies are available and serviceable.
• Contribute to a safe workplace and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Ground handling

Aviation operations

Safety procedures

Record keeping

Teamwork

Job description

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU-Secret (NV1)

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description We are Northrop Grumman Australia (NGA). Our 800 strong team is leveraging unparalleled global resources to deliver sovereign Defence capability aligned to the Government’s priorities across Aeronautics, Mission Critical Systems, Space and Guided Weapons. As we build our business and our capabilities, we are also developing a reputation as a great place to work. Help us define what is possible for our nation and for your career.

The Role: If you're someone who takes pride in high standards and enjoys hands-on work around aircraft operations, this role offers a mix of aircraft presentation, ground handling and operational support. Working as part of the Special Purchase Aircraft team, you'll help keep aircraft clean, presentable and ready for service. You'll work closely with maintenance and operations personnel, supporting daily aircraft movements while maintaining the safety and professionalism expected in a VIP aviation environment. This role is based in Canberra and requires the ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 ASIC clearances.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the presentation and cleanliness of the aircraft fleet
• Support aircraft towing, servicing and ground handling activities
• Operate ground support equipment safely and in accordance with procedures
• Keep accurate records of completed work and daily activities
• Work closely with maintenance and operations teams to support aircraft readiness
• Ensure tools, equipment and supplies are available and serviceable
• Contribute to a safe workplace and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

You’ll enjoy this role if you're practical, reliable and genuinely care about the quality of your work. You may already have experience in aviation, transport, logistics, facilities, automotive detailing or another hands-on operational environment where safety and attention to detail matter.

You'll Bring:

• A current driver's licence
• Confidence working outdoors and around equipment
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience following procedures and maintaining accurate records
• Basic computer skills
• A professional approach and strong work ethic
• The ability to work safely and consistently as part of a team
• Previous experience in ground handling, aircraft detailing, aviation operations or customer-facing environments will be well regarded.

What we Offer

• Professional Development - further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
• Purchased annual leave - 2 weeks extra
• Salary packaging including novated car leases
• Generous paid parental leave - 18 Weeks
• Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave
• Health & Wellbeing program
• Employee Assistance Program

Everyone Matters Doing the right thing and sharing success are two values underpinning how we behave at Northrop Grumman. Here, everyone matters including candidates from diverse backgrounds. We are particularly proud of our commitment to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as demonstrated through our Second Innovate RAP (2024-2026), and our support for Veteran employment, and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Veterans to apply to join our team.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification.

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Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.