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General information

Name
Electric Vehicle Delivery Driver
Site / Location
Thuringowa Delivery Centre
Ref #
12364020
Entity
Australia Post
Opening Date
22-Sep-2024
Suburb
Thuringowa Central
State
Queensland
Work Type
Fixed Term Full Time
Length of Assignment
6 months

Description & Requirements

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


Help us deliver like never before

As our Postie based out of the Thuringowa Delivery Centre, 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 driver’s licence and have a good driving history
  • You’ll successfully pass our mandatory and practical riding assessment
  • You are flexible with working additional hours if required
  • You have a great memory, excellent attention to detail and can lift up to 16kgs of Mail and Parcels regularly 
  • You will need to meet our safe working load limit of weighing no more than 120kgs fully-clothed (including helmet)


How we’ll deliver for you

  • Post probationary base $ (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

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