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Start your day with a delivery team and head out on a 3‑wheeled electric vehicle, delivering safely and reliably to your local community while learning from experienced Rider Mentors. 

Being on the road with us at Australia Post means freedom, fresh air, and work that moves with you. Kick off your day surrounded by a great bunch of people before heading out to deliver for your local community. Wherever the road takes you, you’re backed by a team that values safety, supports your wellbeing, and gives you room to grow.  

This role is an permanent full time position working Monday to Friday, starting at 6:00am and finishing around 3:00pm with occasional additional hours 

Pay rate is $32.34 per hour for the first three months and then moves to $36.99ph once fully trained + 12% super + 4 weeks leave accrued per year and other personal leave benefits

About the opportunity 

This role suits someone who takes pride in delivering strong outcomes, values teamwork and safety, and is motivated to succeed and grow in a role that makes a real difference every day. 

Safety is built into every part of the role, from completing daily vehicle checks to following well‑established processes that support confident, reliable delivery in changing conditions. You won’t be doing it alone — experienced Rider Mentors provide hands‑on guidance and ongoing support, helping you build skills, confidence and capability over time. 

About you  

• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. 
• Hold a full or probationary Australian motorcycle licence and can pass required assessments.
• Reliable and detail‑focused, handling mail and parcels up to 16kg. 
• Meet safety requirements, including the role’s safe working load limit (120kg or less) 
• Keen to learn and progress, with pathways into senior delivery or frontline leadership roles. 

What’s in it for you? .   

• The perfect balance of a diverse, supportive team to connect with and your own time and space on the road by yourself 
• Your safety and wellbeing is prioritised above everything else, so you go home the same way you came to work 
• Opportunities for training, growth and development with pathways in transport or other areas of the business 
• Discounts and offers on lots of your favourite brands via Post Perks for more cash in your pocket, plus access to other health and wellbeing resources 

All walks, one route 

It takes a lot of us to deliver for every Australian – and it’s important to us that our people behind the parcels reflect the people receiving them. We come from all walks. Different backgrounds, different ages, different genders, different sexualities and different abilities, but we all believe in the same purpose.   

We welcome people all ages, genders and backgrounds – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and refugees. We’re a Disability Confident Recruiter, committed to making our hiring process and workplace inclusive and barrier-free. We’re also working hard to remove bias and build a gender-equitable experience for everyone who joins us. If you’ve got questions about accessibility, reach out to our Diversity & Inclusion team at inclusivecareers@auspost.com.au or on 03 8737 9415.

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