Permanent full-time position working Monday to Friday starting at 6:30amSuitable for people wanting some extra responsibility in a deliveries role Would suit someone who is able to be flexible with finishing times each dayAs an employee, access our 'Post Perks', a variety of discounted retailer and services benefits

Help us deliver like never before This is an opportunity for someone who is agile, loves a good challenge, and works well as part of a team, jumping in where needed. We are looking for resilient, safety conscious, confident, and motivated individual to join our Charleville Australia Post Deliveries Team and support the local community, ensuring letters and parcels are delivered on time. 

Depending on your licence type and experience, we have motorcycles and/or Electric Delivery Vehicles (an EDV is a small 3-wheeled post specific road vehicle).

This position is known within Australia Post as a Senior Postal Delivery Officer and the purpose of this position is to provide daily delivery relief for any Posties as needed if on recreational leave, sick leave or other, performing sorting, delivery duties, or any other adhoc duties required at the facility. The position pays more than a regular Postie position due to the flexibility we require with duties, extended hours as well as overseeing the smooth running of the facility.

You’ll be based out of the Charleville Delivery Centre working indoors sorting in the mornings with a friendly team of experienced people, then outdoors delivering autonomously. Some paperwork and admin work will be required however this is mostly a physical position delivering to the community.

You'll beSupporting the Charleville team to assist with deliveries for team members on leave or operate current vacant runs Starting your day early in the morning sorting both mail and small parcelsResponsible to cover and deliver to multiple rounds covering varied delivery routesCompleting your own daily vehicle safety checkLoading your vehicle with your deliveries for the dayDelivering outdoors in all types of weather to deliver to homes and businessesProviding friendly customer service as required on your delivery routePaired up with our experienced Rider Mentors, who are committed to engage and take part in your professional development  
About youYou hold a QLD car licence and/or QLD motorcycle licence Experience and/or knowledge working within the courier/delivery industry is advantageous but not mandatoryYou're resilient and able to adapt to high volume and pressureYou have a good memory, great hand/eye coordination, and excellent attention to detail in order to sort mailYou enjoy physical work indoors and outdoors and can lift up to 16kgs of Mail and Parcels regularly You're flexible with working additional hours as required (a regular requirement in this position)You'll need to meet our safe working vehicle load limit of weighing under 100kgs (fully clothed including helmet) for a motorcycle or under 120kgs for the EDV
How we’ll deliver for you This position pays a minimum base salary of $67,983 (based on 36.75 hours per week) then additional shift penalties of 15% (guaranteed), overtime rates for extra hours, plus a 4% pay increase in Sept 2025We 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

Training and Support

At Australia Post, our training and induction programs offer support to ensure we set you up for success. You will attend an induction in your first week with our Learning and Development Team followed by vehicle training and a site-specific induction at your respective facility plus additional online learning modules. As a new employee, you will receive one-on-one coaching, followed by regular check-ins with your Manager and Trainer to track progress, provide feedback, and discuss any support needed. We assess development at the end of each month during your probationary period, with adjustments or additional training as required. The program includes site-specific inductions and hands-on training, building employees up to full delivery capacity. Our approach is flexible, with the option to swap coaches for fresh perspectives, ensuring long-term success and continuous growth.

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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