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Our letters and parcels business has an important and evolving part to play in providing consumers and businesses with a safe, easy and efficient service. In this position, you’ll be in right in the action, working with our cutting-edge technology - including advanced automation, robotics and state of the art systems.

Here at Australia Post we don't stand still, we are constantly innovating and adapting our technology to ensure we can deliver to our customers.

How we deliver for you

Opportunity to earn 6 figure pakage based on current average 2024 earnings for QLD, including base salary + penalties and overtime, depending on hours and shift times worked.

Higher than national minimum superannuation of 12%

Guaranteed annual pay increases

Guaranteed pay increase in line with experience and tenure

Work and live on the wonderful Gold Coast, working in one of our newer facilities

About the role  

You will report directly to the Duty Technical Team Leader, conducting maintenance on our Mail Processing Equipment and ensuring our parcel processing facilities meet production standards. You’ll be part of an environment that values: 

• Work-life balance – through favourable roster cycles and extra leave 

• Competitive remuneration – overtime opportunities and penalty rates 
• Advanced technology – working with automation and robotics 
• Career progression – within a large, inclusive organisation 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Ensuring safety is always a priority, adhering to Australia Post OH&S policies 
• Performing corrective, predictive, and preventative maintenance 
• Accurately recording maintenance activities in SAP 
• Collaborating with operations and service teams to maintain high reliability, performance, and cost-effectiveness 
• Working at heights from mobile platforms 

What we are looking for 

• Experience diagnosing, repairing, and monitoring conveyor processing equipment and systems 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Participation in performance monitoring, commissioning, and continuous improvement activities 
• Use of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems 
• Effective oral and written communication skills 

The minimum qualification requirements are: 

• Current Electrical Licence or Restricted license or willing to undertake the necessary training to acquire a Restricted license. 
• Certificate III in Electrotechnology or Mechanical Trades 
• Final-year Certificate III Electrotechnology apprentices may also be considered 

And we’d be very impressed if you have: 

• Certificate IV in Electrical or Mechanical engineering or equivalent (or progression towards completion) 
• Certificate IV in Business (Frontline Management) engineering or equivalent (or progression towards completion) 
• Demonstrated high-level ability in using SAP 
• Exposure to PLCs and variable speed drives 
• Experience in IT, data communications 
• A High-Risk Licence for Elevated Work Platforms 

Join us and enjoy excellent work-life balance, a generous salary package, cutting-edge technology, and real career progression. We look forward to your application! 

We’re delivering together 

At Australia Post, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees.  

We believe our business should reflect the diverse communities we operate in and are proud to be an inclusive workplace for people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability, LGBTQIA+ and Refugees.  

We are one of the largest organisations in Australia to successfully achieve Disability Confident Recruiter status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace for those living with a disability and are committed to reviewing and removing bias in our processes to create a gender-equitable recruitment experience and workplace.  If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact our Diversity & Inclusion team on inclusivecareers@auspost.com.au