Employment
Australian Airlines is now seeking Expression of Interest Applications for possible future vacancies for the position of Flight Attendant based in Cairns.
The selection process will be held in Cairns.
All positions for this operation will be based in Cairns.
The following criteria applies for future Flight Attendant positions:
Proven customer service experience in a multicultural environment.
Teamspririted.
Current Senior First Aid Certificate with 12 months validity at time of application.
Responsible Service Of Alcohol 'Statement of Attainment' current at time of application.
Passport that allows unrestricted entry to all Australian Airlines ports with a minimum of 2 years validity at time of application.
To meet our safety requirements:
Height (without shoes on) within the range of 163cm and 183cms;
Physically fit with the ability to swim 50 meters fully clothed and lift an aircraft door weighing 28kgs.
Minimum age of 18 years.
Permanent Resident of Australia.
Eligible to hold an Australian Aviation Security Card.
Excellent presentation.
It would be advantageous if you can demonstrate an advanced level of fluency (minimum 4) in one of the following languages - Japanese, Mandarin or Cantonese. The University of NSW Institute of Languages conducts a formal assessment of the above languages. Please see their website:
www.lang.unsw.edu.au/languages/qantas/index.htm to register for this assessment. The Institute has assessors in most major cities and will advise you of the nearest assessor.
Applications are open until Thursday 30th October 2003 - you must register by mail. You will need to complete the four page Expression of Interest Application form and send, with copies of all required documents (in bold above), and a passport photograph to:
Australian Airlines Cabin Crew Recruitment
PO Box 1030
Mascot NSW. 1460
During the selection process, applicants will need to demonstrate their ability to perform the Flight Attendant role to our standards, with a passion for and an understanding of Asian cultures, as well as outstanding customer service delivery skills, communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
If required, applicants will arrange their own travel to attend the selection process in Cairns. Successful applicants will need to relocate to Cairns at their own expense.
Please note that our criteria may vary as our operation develops. Changes as they occur, will be advised via this website.
Australian Airlines is a wholly owned, independent subsidiary of Qantas Airways, however separate conditions of employment will apply. Employment with Qantas Airways or other subsidiaries will not be possible, without first resigning from Australian Airlines.
Updated: October 2003
