Being on the road with us at Australia Post means freedom, fresh air, and work that moves with you. Kick off your day surrounded by a great bunch of people before heading out to deliver for your local community. Wherever the road takes you, you’re backed by a team that values safety, supports your wellbeing, and gives you room to grow.
About the opportunity
Are you motivated by getting behind the wheel of one of our iconic red trucks to deliver for customers? As our Heavy Vehicle 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. You might not be working from home, but you’ll be on the road as a staple of your community, and it doesn’t get better than that!
You’ll be
- Earning competitive hourly rates, shift loadings, vehicle tonnage allowances, overtime opportunities and superannuation
- Safely loading your truck with cages for delivery.
- Completing your own daily vehicle safety check.
- Driving our modern trucks between our operational centres and customers, for deliveries and pick-ups.
- Returning to our operational centres to unload pick-ups.
About you
You’re a friendly, enthusiastic and reliable personality, who loves 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 current HC licence with demonstrated heavy vehicle driving experience and a valid forklift licence.
- Be capable of safely operating forklifts as required.
- Be comfortable operating HC, HR and van-class vehicles based on operational requirements.
- Have the flexibility to work a rotating roster across day, afternoon and night shifts.
- Commence on a full-time, 6-month fixed-term contract with the potential to secure a permanent opportunity based on performance and business requirements.