Courier Truck Driver

at Australia Post
Published August 3, 2024
Location Melbourne, Australia
Category Transportation  
Job Type Part-time  
Salary
$39.08ph casual rate plus 12% superannuation

Description

Courier Truck Driver Australia Post location Melbourne. $39.08ph casual rate plus 12% superannuation.

Multiple positions available, Help us deliver like never before. We’re delivering like never before. From the vehicles that we drive, to the small businesses that make our communities thrive. We’re delivering for the environment, for our communities, for our customers and for our people. We’re moving forward and we want you to come along for the ride.

You’ll also need to be available to work every weekday (Monday to Friday) through our peak period (until approx. end January 2025). We then review potential permanent opportunities. Hold a minimum MR truck license. Be safety-focused and understand the importance of chain of responsibility.

Have a customer-centric mindset and effective communication skills. Be fit enough to load and unload parcels of all different shapes, sizes and weights. Be prepared to provide a driving history report, undergo an Australia Post specific pre-employment medical, drug/alcohol screening and national police checks. Manual transmission drivers advantageous.

How we’ll deliver for you, you'll be allocated a regular shift time, and work with a great bunch of people. $39.08ph - $31.26ph (base rate) + $7.81ph (25% Causal loading). + 12% superannuation rate. We may have opportunities for ongoing work beyond the peak season in a permanent capacity.

Work every day Monday – Friday. 10am - 6.30pm (potential for additional hours once you are up to speed with deliveries eg. 8am starts). Great way to get your foot in the door for a potential permanent position after the Seasonal period.

Role responsibilities safely loading/unloading your truck with parcels for delivery. Completing your own daily vehicle safety check. Driving our MR 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 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.  If you enjoy truck driving, physical fitness and customer service, this is the job for you.

We’re delivering together  at Australia Post, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees.