Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia’s largest regional, domestic, and international airline. Qantas has a range of subsidiary businesses that support the overall operations of the Group. The Qantas Group’s main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands — Qantas and Jetstar — operating regional, domestic, and international services.
Job Description
- Challenge yourself in this fast-paced, safety focused role
- Located in the IOC at Mascot Corporate Campus
- Permanent Part Time, working across a 24/7 rotating roster
- ASU Level 7
Think of Qantas and something stirs inside us. A sense of familiarity and pride that this national icon represents us to the world. Behind what you see in the sky may come as a surprise.
Safety is our first priority. Our organisation wide commitment means every individual takes responsibility for creating a safe and healthy workplace for our customers, suppliers, assets, operations and the wider community.
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.
Working in a busy team environment, your new position as a
Load Control Officer will see you responsible for planning, coordinating and producing all loading, weight and balance documentation in accordance with Company and Client airline specifications for passenger, cargo and fuel requirements. In this safety critical role, you will ensure the safe distribution of the aircraft load while maximising available cargo space.
You’ll have –
- Ability to work shift work on a 7-day rotating roster
- Knowledge of the Qantas operation
- A high degree of personal organisation, proven ability to prioritise time and workload and self-motivated
- High attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to think analytically and mathematically
- Proven problem-solving capabilities and ability to handle high pressure situations, conflict resolution skills
- Ability to interact constructively and consistently with team members, other departments and external customers, of all levels
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to changes in timeframes and environment or circumstances
- Working knowledge of the FM system & Manual Load Plans or willing to undertake this training
- Dangerous Goods Awareness certification or willingness to undertake this training
Why Qantas?
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 employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.
- We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave and additional purchased leave options.
- 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’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.
- We love to travel: Enjoy discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
If you’re up for achieving the impossible, register your interest and we’ll be in touch. To apply please upload your resume only, no cover letter required
Be a part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story – get in touch today
Applications close: 11:59pm, Sunday 1st February 2026
Qualifications
- HSC or equivalent - Extensive background in an Airport operational environment - Self motivated and able to work independantly - Good Communication skills
