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

How we deliver for you

• Opportunity to earn up to $140K+ (average 2024 earnings for NSW which includes $79 399 base + penalties and overtime, depending on hours and shift times worked)
• Higher than national minimum superannuation rate of 12% 
• Guaranteed annual pay increases
• Work only 9 days per fortnight 
• Choice of a rotating roster or fixed shift depending on availability
• Enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave
• Currently working FIFO? Here’s your chance to settle in Sydney! 

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
• Working from different facility sites from time to time with vehicle provided

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:

• A current NSW A current Electrical License 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
• Proven ‘hands-on’ mechanical aptitude
• 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