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General information

Name
Nightshift HC Truck Driver - Sunshine West
Site / Location
Melbourne Transport Facility
Ref #
12363176
Entity
Australia Post
Opening Date
16-Oct-2024
Suburb
Sunshine West
State
Victoria
Work Type
Fixed Term Full Time

Description & Requirements

Help us deliver like never before  
Are you motivated by getting behind the wheel of one of our iconic red trucks to deliver for customers? As our Heavy Combination Truck Driver, you’ll be the face of our trusted business, at the heart of your community and connecting businesses with their customers, and communities with each other day-in, day-out. If you are someone who is motivated, reliable and looking for a trusted employer who puts safety at the forefront of everything we do, apply today!  From our regional distribution centres to every stretch of road in between, Australia Post continues to connect our loyal customers across state lines whether it be receiving personal mail to commercial freight.

What Will I Be Doing Day to Day?
  • Using a forklift to safely load/unload your truck with cages for delivery 
  • Start and finish your shift at our modern Sunshine West Facility 
  • Driving our modern trucks between our operational centres and commercial customers, for deliveries and pick-ups   
  • Multiple permanent full-time nightshift opportunities available (10pm or 11pm start times)
  • Working in a safety-driven and well-established industry leader

You’ll also need to     
  • Hold a current and valid Heavy Combination license
  • Hold a current and valid forklift license 
  • Be safety-focused and understand the importance of chain of responsibility  
  • Have a customer-centric mindset and effective communication skills  
  • You will need to meet our safe working load limit of weighing 120kgs or less 
  • Be fit enough to load and unload parcels of all different shapes, sizes and weights  
  • Be prepared to provide a driving history report, undergo a pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol screening and national police checks.    

How we’ll deliver for you  
  • Pathway Programs for coaching, development and upskilling
  • Great employee benefits, perks and discounts
  • Opportunity to try out different roles within the company with all of our roles being made available to employees first!
  • Be part of a culture where everybody feels they belong, are valued, and can bring their authentic self to work every day.  

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

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