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
- Play a vital role in keeping aircraft operations running smoothly by maintaining and repairing essential ground support equipment.
- Take ownership of complex challenges and showcase your problem-solving skills in a role where no two days are the same.
- Enjoy a dynamic, fast-paced environment with clear career progression and exclusive Qantas Group travel benefits.
At Qantas, we understand our priorities and what needs to be delivered, taking the initiative to keep things moving. Navigating through our complex work environment, we bring teams and individuals together to deliver on our customers’ expectations.
Taking ownership is critical. Whether we’re working individually or as a group, we challenge ourselves to make progress and deliver results. We won’t settle for anything less than the best outcome.
As the
Leading Hand – Ground Support Equipment, you’ll lead and support a skilled team responsible for the daily servicing, maintenance and repair of Ground Support Equipment across the Adelaide Domestic and International Workshops.
You’ll ensure critical equipment and utilities are safe, reliable and readily available to support uninterrupted operations. In this fast‑paced environment, you’ll provide hands‑on technical expertise and leadership, driving efficiency, quality outcomes and strong safety practices across the team.
This is a varied, hands‑on role working across a broad range of equipment, including belt loaders, tugs, stairs and other specialised machinery essential to aircraft operations.
To Be Successful, You’ll Have
- A relevant trade qualification (Light/Heavy Mechanical or Auto Electrical)
- Demonstrated leadership and organisational skills in a maintenance or operational environment
- Strong time management skills with the ability to manage demanding schedules
- Proven problem‑solving skills, particularly under pressure
- Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and stakeholders
- Sound computer literacy and understanding of KPIs
- Flexibility to work shift patterns, including weekends
Why the Qantas Group?
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 the Qantas Group. 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 (plus superannuation payments on all paid and unpaid parental leave until your child turns 1) and additional purchased leave options for eligible employees.
- 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 program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.
- We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s 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 heavily 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 are equal opportunity employers, so 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.
Be a part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story – get in touch today.
Applications close Friday 24th April 2026
Please note: Applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship.
