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Mainfreight Australia

4.4
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

2022 Operations Assistant - TAFE Students Preferred null

Sydney

Opportunity Expired

We are looking for someone who is truly passionate about a career in Transport.

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Internship, Clerkship or Placement
Number of Vacancies
2
Salary
AUD 63,000 - 68,900

Application dates

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
B
Accounting
Commerce
Finance
Actuarial Studies
Business
Business Administration
International Business
Management
Office Studies
Project Management
Event Management
Economics
Human Resources
Hospitality Management
Retail & Merchandising
Tourism
Marketing & Advertising
Public Relations
Transport, Logistics & Procurement
C
Communication
Media Studies
Fashion Design
Film & TV
Fine Arts
Graphic Design & Visual Arts
Creative Writing
Journalism
Music
Performing Arts
Photography
Creative Arts (all other)
Animation, Visual Effects & Post Production
E
Aerospace Engineering
Air Traffic Control
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Aircraft Operation & Aviation
Automotive & Transport Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering & Construction
Communications Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Engineering Management
Environmental Engineering
Fire & Safety Engineering
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Mathematics & Statistics
Mechanical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Renewable Energy Engineering
Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering
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Geotechnical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
F
Food and Beverage Service
Butchery
Baking and Pastry-making
Cookery
Food Hygiene
Food & Hospitality (all other)
Beauty Therapy
Hairdressing
Personal Services (all other)
H
Anthropology & Geography
Classics
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I
Artificial Intelligence
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L
Justice & Law Enforcement
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M
Audiology
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Glass & Glazing
Landscaping & Horticulture
Automotive

Hiring criteria

Entry pathway

See details

Working rights

Australia

  • Australian Citizen
  • Australian Permanent Resident
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About the company

Mainfreight is in the essential service of global supply chain logistics. Put simply, we partner with our customers to provide the full spectrum of warehousing, domestic transport and international air and ocean freight services. Our operations are powered by a global team of 10,300 passionate people, world-class technologies, and can-do attitudes. We have 297 of our own branches operating in 26 countries, and our journey continues with unstoppable year-on-year growth.

We’re one big family and we are fiercely proud of our deep-rooted identity. Instead of embracing popular corporate conventions, we protect and nurture the unique culture, character and individuality that sets us apart.

  • Global Supply Chain Company
  • Be driven to be part of the best!
  • Fantastic Team Culture

About the role

For this particular role, we are looking for someone who is truly passionate about a career in Transport. We are looking for experienced energetic and enthusiastic team members for our morning and afternoon shifts. The main responsibilities are unloading/loading/freight checking for our local and interstate linehaul vehicles at our Prestons depot. The role requires people to be agile, adaptive and be able to work in a fast paced environment with safety in mind at all times. If successful this role will open future opportunities within Mainfreight. We value individuality, personality and energy. A willingness to learn is a must, as is excellent personal presentation, punctuality and attention to detail. The right person will have a strong internal drive to succeed, showing initiative to develop their knowledge. Being a team player is paramount!

This role will be based in our Sydney Prestons branch, the role will be specific to local, regional, and interstate road transport.

  • Hands on, structured and supported training
  • Learning functions and systems that make national transport effective while maintaining efficiency
  • Exposure to the wider supply chain industry, including warehousing, international forwarding and local cartage
  • Attendance to internal training
  • Load restraint
  • General housekeeping duties

Skills & experience

  • Experience in loading/unloading interstate/PUD trucks
  • Must hold current Forklift licence
  • Ability to sort freight by state and postcode
  • Ability to make educated decisions in a fast paced environment
  • You are team focused and dedicated
  • Must have “can do attitude”

Benefits

  • Annual salary reviews
  • Job security
  • Ongoing internal training
  • Promote from within philosophy
  • A great team environment and company culture

Hiring criteria

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Entry pathway
Degree or Certificate
Minimum Level of Study
Certificate or higher
Study Field
B
Accounting
Commerce
Finance
Actuarial Studies
Business
Business Administration
International Business
Management
Office Studies
Project Management
Economics
Human Resources
Hospitality Management
Retail & Merchandising
Tourism
C
Communication
Media Studies
Fashion Design
Film & TV
Fine Arts
Graphic Design & Visual Arts
Creative Writing
Journalism
E
Aerospace Engineering
Air Traffic Control
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Aircraft Operation & Aviation
Automotive & Transport Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering & Construction
Communications Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
F
Food and Beverage Service
Butchery
Baking and Pastry-making
Cookery
Food Hygiene
Food & Hospitality (all other)
Beauty Therapy
Hairdressing
Personal Services (all other)
H
Anthropology
Geography
Classics
Criminology
Gender Studies
Indigenous Studies
International Development
Peace & Conflict
Refugees & Forced Migration
Archaeology
History
International Studies
I
Artificial Intelligence
Bioinformatics
Computer Graphics & Animation
Computer Science (all other)
Computer Systems and Networks
Cyber Security

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

country
eligibility

Australia

Australia

Australian Citizen

Australian Permanent Resident


Graduate Success Stories


  • Graduate stories
Steven studied Bachelors of Political, Economic, and Social Science at The University of Sydney

Steven Hong

  • Graduate stories
One of the things I love most about my role is that I get to work across all our different brands / services including air and ocean, wharf cartage, warehousing, domestic and hazardous transportation.

Georgia Warner