Long Distance Driver

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Qantas Freight Enterprises, operating Jets Transport, is hiring a full-time Long Distance Driver based at Melbourne Airport to drive heavy vehicles over long distances, primarily handling changeovers with the Sydney driver in Tarcutta and covering interstate runs between Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. This permanent role requires an MC licence, flexibility for a 7-day rotating roster and night shifts, a clean driving record, high attention to safety, and ASIC eligibility. You’ll join a safety-focused, growth-minded team with on-the-job and formal training and clear pathways to future opportunities. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight long-haul experience, reliability and teamwork, confirm ASIC status, and address roster flexibility. Applications close 11:59 PM Wednesday 18 February 2026.

Company Description

In 2008, Qantas Freight Enterprises bought Jets Transport. Today we operate as a wholly owned but independently managed business. With unbeatable reliability, security and attention to detail, it’s no surprise we’re Australia’s road feeder of choice.

At Jets Transport we see expectations as a challenge and push forward knowing we’ve got back-up. High expectations are welcomed, and we’re always aiming for excellence. As a Full-time Long Distance Driver you will drive heavy (Road Ranger gearbox) vehicles over long distances, collecting and delivering freight between Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

Job Description

• Challenge yourself to see the possibilities
• Together we’ll come together as one team to build a high-performance culture
• Permanent opportunity available, based at the Melbourne Freight Terminal

When international air cargo touches down in Australia, we’re there to get it the rest of the way to its destination. Our interstate trucking services cover the domestic legs of international airfreight operations, driving between all the major cities from our hubs in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Coolangatta, Perth and Adelaide.

In 2008, Qantas Freight Enterprises bought Jets Transport. Today we operate as a wholly owned but independently managed business. With unbeatable reliability, security and attention to detail, it’s no surprise we’re Australia’s road feeder of choice. 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.

As a Long Distance Driver, based at Melbourne Airport, you will drive heavy vehicles over long distances, predominantly performing change over work with our Sydney Driver in Tarcutta. This role works across a 7-day rotating roster, usually departing no later than 7:00pm, completing the changeover and returning back to Melbourne. Occasionally, you would be required to drive straight to Sydney or Adelaide.

If you are an experienced MC Long Distance driver looking for a position with less traveling and more work life balance, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

To be successful in this position you’ll have:

• A MC drivers licence
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster and the ability to work night shifts
• A clean driving record
• High attention to detail and focus on safety.
• Eligibility to hold an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)

Why Qantas?

If you’re successful in your application, 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 Group employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel. 

• 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 love to travel: Enjoy exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays within Australia and across the globe. 
• 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. 

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. 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. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.

Be a part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story – get in touch today.

Applications close: 11:59PM Wednesday 18th February 2026