About us

Menzies Aviation is a leading global aviation services provider, delivering ground handling, cargo, and fueling services to airlines and airports worldwide. With a strong presence across multiple continents, we pride ourselves on our commitment to safety, reliability, and customer excellence. We are dedicated to supporting the aviation industry with professional, effective services whilst maintaining the highest standards of operational integrity. Our team is passionate about aviation and committed to making every flight operation seamless.

About Your New Role:

We are seeking an Experienced Ramp Agent to join our ground handling team at Brisbane Airport on a Permanent Part Time (Min 26 hours per week). In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely turnaround of commercial aircraft. You will operate heavy ground support equipment, manage baggage and cargo logistics, and uphold the highest standards of aviation safety.

Equipment Operation Requirements:

- Minimum Requirement: Proven proficiency and experience operating at an Airport in Ground Handling.

- Highly Desirable: Direct experience operating Tugs, heavy GSE, including pushback tractors, main deck container loaders (mainline/widebody loaders), and mobile belt loaders.

Key Responsibilities:

- Demonstrate commitment to keeping safety at the absolute forefront of all ramp operations, ensuring zero harm to yourself, the team, and the aircraft.

- Collaborate closely with flight crews and gate agents to ensure strict adherence to turnaround schedules.

- Load and unload aircraft baggage, mail and freight according to strict weight and balance specifications.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Must have certified experience operating airport tugs as a minimum,



with strong preference given to candidates proficient in pushback tractors, container loaders and belt loaders.

- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Ramp Agent or Ground Handler at a commercial airport

- Valid Australian Open Driver’s Licence with a clean driving record.

- Ability to obtain and maintain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) and an Airport Driving Licence (ADA).

- Strong physical fitness, with the ability to lift up to 32kg repeatedly and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

- Excellent teamwork and communication skills under fast-paced, high-pressure conditions.

- Flexibility to work a 24/7 rotating roster, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and public holidays.

What's in it for you

- Generous annual leave (5 weeks leave a year)

- Highly competitive base hourly rate that sits well above the standard industry award

- Complimentary onsite Physio for all team members

- Discounted car parking available

- Novated Lease options

What we need from you

- Must be reliable and motivated to work

- Ability to work within a fast paced setting and ability to meet critical deadlines

- Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously

- Strong customer service focus

- Physically fit with the ability to lift up to 32kg

- Be fluent in spoken and written English with excellent communication skills

- Well presented





- Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions

- Must hold a current Australian Driver's Licence

- Possess Australian citizenship or permanent residency

- Motivation and flexibility to work on a 7-day rotational shift roster as per flight schedules

- Must be available to work all shifts as part of a 7-day operational roster

- Applicants will be required to undergo a Police check, Airport security check and pre-employment medical as part of the standard conditions of employment

About Menzies Aviation

Menzies Aviation is a global leader in aviation services, delivering aircraft ground handling, cargo handling and passenger services across more than 200 locations worldwide.

At Menzies Aviation, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for motivated and safety-focused individuals who are passionate about working in aviation and contributing to the efficient operation of airport services at Brisbane Airport.

People. Passion. Pride – the focus for our teams since 1833. Since this time, we have evolved to become a key partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services across six continents, over 34 countries and 200 locations. At the heart of our business is our people. If you are seeking a role with opportunities to learn and develop, this could be the beginning of an exciting journey.

Apply now

If you are ready to join a dynamic team in one of Australia's premier aviation facilities, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your CV, relevant qualifications, and a cover letter outlining your experience in ground handling or related fields. Apply today to become part of the Menzies Aviation at Brisbane Airport.

📌 Ramp Operator- Brisbane Airport
🏢 Menzies Aviation
📍 Brisbane