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• 6-month contract (potential to extend to permanent depending on business requirements)
• Commitment required to work full-time hours Monday to Friday starting at 6:30am
• As an employee, access our 'Post Perks', a variety of discounted retailer and services benefits

*If you have previously applied to a position at Australia Post we would encourage you to apply again*

Help us deliver like never before
As our Postie based in Thuringowa QLD, you’ll be operating and delivering on our 3-Wheeled Electric Delivery Vehicles as the face of our trusted business, at the heart of your community and connecting Australians every single day.

You might not be working from home, but you’ll be working autonomously out on-the-road, interacting with others and being a team player and it doesn’t get better than that!

You’ll be

• Starting your day early in the morning, sorting mail and small parcels with your teammates at the facility 
• Completing your own daily vehicle safety check
• Loading your vehicle with your deliveries for the day 
• Delivering outdoors in all types of weather to deliver to homes and businesses
• Paired up with our experienced Rider Mentors, who are committed to engage and take part in your professional development

About you 

• You hold a full or probationary QLD drivers licence with a good driving history
• On employment, you’ll need to successfully pass our mandatory vehicle training and assessment
• You are flexible with finishing times and working additional hours if required
• You have a good memory, great hand/eye coordination, and excellent attention to detail for when sorting mail
• You enjoy physical work indoors and outdoors and can lift up to 16kgs of Mail and Parcels regularly 
• You will need to meet our safe working vehicle load limit of weighing under 120kgs fully clothed (including helmet)

How we’ll deliver for you

• Post probationary $ (after 3 months training rate) is $30.93 base per hour plus additional 15% shift penalties and 12% superannuation
• 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 invest in your personal well-being, recognise and reward you for your contribution to our successful with Post Perks and more

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

See and hear what a day in the life of a Postie is like: