About Toll Group
At Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 16,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport, or supply chain challenge – big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 27 markets, and a forwarding network spanning 150 countries. We are proudly part of Japan Post — www.tollgroup.com
Are you looking for your first step into the aviation industry? Keen to work around aircraft, support mission‑critical operations, and learn from experienced aviation professionals?
Toll Aviation is offering an exciting Trades Assistant opportunity based in our Mascot location - perfect for someone eager to build practical skills and start a long‑term career in the sector.
About the Role
As a Trades Assistant, you’ll support our engineering team to ensure our aircraft are clean, fuelled, prepared, and ready at all times. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll be part of daily hangar and ground operations, learning from highly skilled engineers and aviation specialists.
What You'll Be Doing
- Helping engineers with day‑to‑day tasks
- Cleaning and washing aircraft (inside and out)
- Assisting with aircraft towing
- Refuelling aircraft and completing basic fuel checks
- Preparing stretchers and supporting patient transfers
- Maintaining hangar cleanliness and safety
- Completing basic maintenance on ground support equipment
- Following safety procedures and supporting a strong safety-first culture
More about you:
- Keen to work in aviation and start an industry career
- Hands‑on, practical, and enjoys active work
- Safety‑focused with a reliable, can‑do attitude
- Happy working independently or within a team
- A good communicator who enjoys helping others
- Organised, adaptable, and willing to learn
- Airside driving experience (advantageous not essential)
- Any experience around aircraft or in a hangar environment (advantageous not essential)
Essential Requirements
- A current valid driver’s licence
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel)
- Eligibility to work in Australia
- Ability to obtain an ASIC
- Ability to meet drug and alcohol testing requirements
- Relevant vaccinations as required under contracts
What moves you?
At Toll, you can help play a vital role in delivering what matters. From food, fuel, medicine and rescue services, we keep businesses and communities thriving. Every day brings change. We see that as an opportunity. To be curious. To ask the right questions. And build meaningful connections. Because finding new ways to solve problems is what we do. With a bold vision to expand our global reach, our 16,000+ people bring a passion for progress. We collaborate in friendly, caring teams, supported by approachable leaders who give us the autonomy to quickly make decisions with impact. Learn and grow with industry-leading training, alongside talented experts. Feel empowered to take on diverse challenges and new responsibilities to move you, our customers, and our world further.
Are you excited about this role but are concerned you don’t meet all the requirements? If you have similar skills and are willing to learn then we encourage you to apply anyway. We know that some people hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Toll, we value a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re interested in this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly then please talk to us – you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have coming up.
At Toll everyone is welcome including those of all ages, ethnicities, genders and abilities.
To find out more about us visit www.careers.tollgroup.com
You must be entitled to work in Australia and be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and medical.
