Long Distance Driver

Qantas Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewards program

Travel deals

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Qantas Group, based at Melbourne Airport, is seeking a Long Distance Driver to operate heavy vehicles on long routes, including changeover work with the Sydney driver in Tarcutta. The role follows a 7-day rotating roster with evening departures and returns to Melbourne.

If you are an experienced MC Long Distance driver seeking better work-life balance, this could be the right opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• MC drivers licence is required.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster and night shifts.
• Clean driving record is essential.
• High attention to detail and safety.
• Eligibility to hold an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).

Responsibilities

• Drive heavy vehicles over long distances.
• Perform changeovers with the Sydney Driver in Tarcutta.
• Work across a 7-day rotating roster.
• Depart usually no later than 19:00 and return to Melbourne.
• Occasionally drive directly to Sydney or Adelaide.

Skills

MC Drivers Licence

Rotating roster

Night shifts

Clean driving record

ASIC eligibility

Job description

In 2008, Qantas Freight Enterprises bought Jets Transport. Today we operate as a wholly owned but independently managed business. With unbeatable reliability, security and attention to detail, it's no surprise we're Australia's road feeder of choice.

At Jets Transport we see expectations as a challenge and push forward knowing we've got back-up. High expectations are welcomed, and we're always aiming for excellence.

• Challenge yourself to see the possibilities
• Together we'll come together as one team to build a high-performance culture
• Casualopportunities available,based at the Melbourne Freight Terminal

When international air cargo touches down in Australia, we're there to get it the rest of the way to its destination. Our interstate trucking services cover the domestic legs of international airfreight operations, driving between all the major cities from our hubs in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Coolangatta, Perth and Adelaide.

In 2008, Qantas Freight Enterprises bought Jets Transport. Today we operate as a wholly owned but independently managed business. With unbeatable reliability, security and attention to detail, it's no surprise we're Australia's road feeder of choice. We understand our priorities and what needs to be delivered, taking the initiative to keep things moving. We bring teams and individuals together to deliver on our customers' expectations.

As a Long Distance Driver, based at Melbourne Airport, you will drive heavy vehicles over long distances, predominantly performing change over work with our Sydney Driver in Tarcutta. This role works across a 7-day rotating roster, usually departing no later than 7:00pm, completing the changeover and returning back to Melbourne. Occasionally, you would be required to drive straight to Sydney or Adelaide.

If you are an experienced MC Long Distance driver looking for a position with less traveling and more work life balance, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

To be successful in this position you'll have:

• A MC drivers licence
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster and the ability to work night shifts
• A clean driving record
• High attention to detail and focus on safety.
• Eligibility to hold an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)

Why Qantas?

If you're successful in your application, 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 Group employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.

• 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 for everything from motor vehicles to electronic devices.
• We love to travel: Enjoyexclusive deals on accommodation and holidays within Australia and across the globe.
• We'll support your wellbeing:Whether its 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 committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. 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. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.

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 Sunday 11th October 2026