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What this job is
Aircraft baggage handlers and ground crew load, unload, and transport passenger baggage and cargo at airports, working under strict safety protocols and aircraft turnaround schedules. They operate ground support equipment such as belt loaders and tug tractors, coordinate with flight crews and other airport personnel, and ensure compliance with dangerous goods regulations and weight-and-balance requirements. The role requires physical stamina, attention to security procedures, and ability to work in all weather conditions on the tarmac.
Pay
A$1,696 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Active Listeningcore
- Adaptability and Flexibilitycore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Dispatch Documentationcore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Multitaskingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Workload Self-Managementcore
- Act reliably
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracy
- Conflict De-escalation
- Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
- Data Entry and Accuracy
- Freight Coordination
- Inventory Tracking
- Problem Solving
- Rostering and Scheduling Support