Electric Vehicle Delivery Driver

Name

Electric Vehicle Delivery Driver

Site / Location

Townsville Delivery Centre

Ref #

12368808

Entity

Australia Post

Opening Date

11-Mar-2025

Suburb

West End

State

Work Type

Fixed Term Full Time

Length of Assignment

5 months

Description & Requirements

• fixed term contract until 31st August 2025 (potential to extend to permanent depending on business requirements)
• Commitment required to work full-time hours Monday to Friday starting at 6am
• As an employee, access our 'Post Perks', a variety of discounted retailer and services benefits

As our Postie based in Townsville 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’ll be working autonomously out on-the-road, interacting with others and being a team player and it doesn’t get better than that!

• 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

• 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)

• 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

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 a site-specific induction at your respective facility and 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 within six weeks. Our approach is flexible, with the option to swap coaches for fresh perspectives, ensuring long-term success and continuous growth.

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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