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General information

Name
Yard Service
Site / Location
Melbourne Parcel Facility
Ref #
12381805
Entity
Australia Post
Opening Date
30-Mar-2026
Suburb
Sunshine West
State
Victoria
Work Type
Permanent Full Time

Description & Requirements

Help us deliver like never before  

Are you motivated by playing a vital hands‑on role in keeping our operations moving smoothly? As our Yard Hand, you’ll be a key part of our trusted business supporting the flow of freight, connecting businesses with their customers, and helping keep our operations running safely and efficiently every day. You’ll be a staple of your team and your community, and it doesn’t get better than that!

You’ll be 

  • Available to work night shift, with flexibility to support overtime and occasional day‑shift work in line with operational needs.
  • Safely loading, unloading and moving freight, cages, and equipment within the yard.
  • Conducting basic equipment and yard checks to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Assisting with the organisation of freight, vehicles, and materials to support yard operations.
  • Working closely with drivers, team members, and supervisors to ensure smooth workflow.
  • Maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient yard environment.
     

About you 

  • You’re friendly, enthusiastic and reliable, and love autonomy just as much as interacting with others and being a team player. 
  • You’re passionate about making a difference in the community.  

You’ll also need to    

  • Hold a relevant heavy vehicle licence, MC preferred
  • Forklift License (LF) advantageous 
  • Be safety-focused and understand the importance of chain of responsibility.  
  • Have a customer-centric mindset and effective communication skills.  
  • 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  
  • Drive our iconic fleet and benefit from competitive permanent rates, rotating rosters and operate in a safe and inclusive working environment.  
  • We invest in you for the long-term, encouraging growth through delivering on our values of trust, inclusivity, empowerment and safety.  
  • 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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