Ground Crew – Freight supports the safe and efficient movement of cargo through airport facilities. Typical duties include loading and unloading freight, operating ground-support equipment, checking shipment documentation, securing cargo, maintaining accurate records, and following aviation security, workplace health and safety, and dangerous-goods procedures. Candidates are generally expected to have strong physical fitness, good attention to detail, reliability, teamwork, and the ability to work outdoors and in noisy, fast-paced environments. Availability for rotating shifts, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and public holidays, is usually required. A valid driver’s licence, relevant airport security clearance, and previous freight, warehouse, logistics, or airport experience may be advantageous.
Qantas Ground Services Pty Limited is a wholly owned Qantas Group business providing ground-handling services at airports across Australia. Its teams support passenger, baggage, ramp, cargo and aircraft turnaround activities for Qantas and other airline customers. Freight employees help move cargo safely and on schedule between aircraft, terminals, warehouses and transport providers. The company operates in a highly regulated aviation environment, where safety, security, punctuality and customer service are central to daily work. Employees typically work as part of coordinated airport operations teams and may be required to meet strict training, screening and competency standards. Qantas Ground Services offers opportunities for people interested in aviation, logistics and airport operations, with practical experience that can support progression into supervisory, freight, ramp, safety or broader airline roles.
Australia is an island country with job opportunities in aviation, logistics, warehousing, tourism, healthcare, construction, technology and professional services. Major employment hubs include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and regional airport locations. Australian workplace culture is generally practical, direct, safety-focused and relatively informal, with strong expectations around punctuality, teamwork and lawful employment conditions. Lifestyle varies from busy cities and coastal living to quieter regional communities, with beaches, national parks and outdoor activities widely accessible. Rent and transport costs can be high in major cities, so researching the airport’s location and shift transport is important. Skilled workers may qualify for employer-sponsored, skilled, regional or working-holiday visas, depending on nationality, age, occupation and experience. Candidates must confirm current visa rules with Australia’s Department of Home Affairs and obtain the required work rights, airport security clearances and licences before starting.
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