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 a GSE Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of aircraft services by maintaining and repairing essential ground support equipment. This includes working on a wide range of equipment such as belt loaders, tugs, stairs, and other specialised machinery that keeps our operations moving.

In this role, you will be responsible for diagnosing equipment issues quickly and implementing effective solutions to minimise disruptions. You’ll ensure all maintenance and repairs comply with safety standards and manufacturer specifications, while completing documentation and reporting with accuracy and attention to detail. Ownership and accountability are key, as you’ll drive outcomes efficiently and maintain a strong focus on safe working practices and service standards.

You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners, including ground handling providers and third-party vendors, to deliver reliable and efficient support for aircraft operations. Working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, you’ll need to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining operational excellence across a diverse range of equipment and systems.

To be successful, you’ll have:

A relevant trade qualification, such as Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology (Diesel Mechanic) or Auto Electrical, or equivalent.

Hands-on experience in maintaining and repairing ground support equipment or similar machinery.

Technical skills in diesel mechanics and/or auto electrical systems.

Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues quickly and effectively.

Strong understanding of safety standards and manufacturer specifications.

High attention to detail with accurate documentation and reporting skills.

Flexibility to work shift patterns, including weekends.

Proficiency in IT systems, including Microsoft 365, IFS, and tools booking systems, with the ability to learn and use software effectively.

Ability to collaborate with internal teams and external partners in a fast-paced environment.

Adaptability to changing priorities while maintaining operational excellence.

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 Sunday 11th January 2026

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.

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