Wednesday 17 September 2025

Sydney Airport’s annual Jobs Fair wrapped up today, bringing together more than 30 major employers and showcasing hundreds of career opportunities across the airport precinct.

As one of the state’s largest employment hubs, Sydney Airport already supports more than 35,500 jobs on site, with a further 20,000 roles projected to be created over the next 20 years¹.

In 2024, the airport contributed $45.3 billion in total economic activity and supported or facilitated more than 354,800 full-time equivalent jobs².

For the first time, students and careers advisers from local high schools including Tempe HS, Marrickville HS, Kingsgrove HS, Port Hacking HS, Jannali HS, Endeavour Sports HS, Georges River College and Marist College Kogarah took part in the Jobs Fair.

The initiative was delivered in partnership with the NSW Department of Education’s Regional Industry Education Partnerships (REIP) program, giving students direct exposure to the aviation industry and the wide variety of careers on offer, from apprenticeships and traineeships to skilled trades and degree-qualified professions.

Trevor Adams, Senior Project Officer for REIP, said: “Engaging directly with employers at the Sydney Airport Jobs Fair gives students more than just a chance at a role. It helps them understand the wider job market, explore pathways they may not have considered, and align their aspirations with real industry demand.”

The 30 airport employers participating include Qantas, Certis, Australian Border Force, Heinemann Oceania, the Australian Federal Police, Air Services Australia and Plaza Premium Lounge Australia. Roles were showcased across aviation operations, security, retail, hospitality, and border services, with many employers recruiting on the spot.

Scott Charlton, Sydney Airport CEO, said: “We’re proud to host our fourth annual Jobs Fair, which continues to connect people in our community with meaningful careers at the nation’s busiest gateway.

“The airport precinct already supports more than 35,000 jobs, and with thousands more to come over the next two decades, events like this are about making sure our community can share in that growth.

“Aviation is a diverse industry with opportunities ranging from skilled trades and apprenticeships through to professional roles, and Sydney Airport is committed to ensuring those pathways remain accessible and inclusive for everyone.”

The Jobs Fair is a central part of Sydney Airport’s long-term strategy to connect with the next generation of employees and support the ongoing growth of the aviation sector.

More information is available at www.sydneyairport.com.au/jobsfair.

¹ Sydney Airport Master Plan – Master Plan 2045 ² Sydney Airport Master Plan - Master Plan 2045

Notes to editor

• Sydney Airport creates thousands of local jobs that benefit the local community.

• Those jobs are in a range of areas including:

• day-to-day management of the airport;

• airlines and freight and logistics companies;

• government agencies like the Australian Border Force, Australian Federal Police and Airservices;

• jobs in security, retail and other outlets in the airport’s passenger terminals;

• hotels; and ground transport services like terminal shuttle buses.

• This is the fourth time Sydney Airport has hosted a jobs fair with many employers hiring on the spot, offering students and job seekers the chance to step straight into jobs at Sydney Airport

Images of the event can be found here.