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Explore Australia Post vacancies across Australia
Discover opportunities that match your experience, from warehouse shifts to driving rounds. They’re hiring seasonal truck drivers, van drivers, parcel sorters and forklift driver roles right now.
The list of roles lets you view work across country in several environments: on the road serving communities, in warehouses on the dock, customer-facing service and business or digital support teams.
Day-to-day work varies by role. Drivers spend time on rounds and collections, sorters work in fast-paced hubs with equipment, and business roles support operations and tech. Some places offer full time patterns while others are seasonal to suit life commitments.
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The organisation values diverse team members and care for wellbeing. Post Perks can include flexible arrangements, recognition and discounts depending on the role.
To choose a role, view current listings that map to your skills and preferred environment. Expect faster recruitment during the busiest time, so plan documents and availability before you apply.
Role spotlight: Van Driver — day and afternoon shifts, customers and collections
The day for a van driver blends solo roadwork with teamwork at the facility.
Morning shifts focus on checklist-led deliveries. Drivers pick items, scan parcels and follow planned routes. Afternoon shifts concentrate on pick-ups from retail stores and parcel lockers, then return to the depot to unload.
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At the facility they reverse into array bays, place larger boxes on the conveyor and bag items into cages for downstream sorting. Safe reversing and using marked pedestrian paths keeps everyone safe during unloading.
Drivers often rotate between suburbs such as Werribee, Altona and the city, which adds variety across days and week. Good van organisation, secure cargo setup and simple route planning reduce double-handling and delays.
This job balances independence on the road with clear communication to customers and depot teams. Candidates with safe driving habits, customer service skills and basic manual handling experience will find the work rewarding. The role also offers clear pay context and transferable skills for future life and career steps.
Role spotlight: Forklift Driver — on the dock and in the facility
A day as a forklift driver blends careful machine control with fast, team-based work on the dock.
They move and stage ULDs, stack and unstack pallets, and transfer product for processing across the facility. Operators avoid driving forklifts in pedestrian-heavy zones and use hand trucks or trolleys where needed to keep people safe.
Daily safety checks on brakes, lights and gas help reduce downtime through the week. On the dock the role includes loading and offloading trucks, working with drivers and spotters and following clear communication protocols.
Shifts vary, so readiness for different start times and fitness for duty matter. The pace is busy, and teamwork keeps parcels moving end-to-end across the network.
Successful candidates bring attention to detail, spatial awareness and warehouse safety experience. The job offers practical pay context, strong camaraderie and a clear view of how this role supports van and truck operations and daily life in the facility.
Role spotlight: Truck Driver — customer rounds, parcel handling and depot returns
A truck driver’s day balances long runs with hands-on parcel handling at multiple stops.
Typical rounds can include about 49 deliveries, up to 8 pickups and roughly 55 customers served in a day or week. Loads may reach 250 cartons depending on bulk, so safe lifting is essential — bend knees and pack cartons for easy access.
The role blends loading, scanning and route execution with regular customer contact. Drivers greet customers by name, confirm deliveries with scanners and record exceptions to keep tracking accurate.
End-of-day work at the facility covers unloading returns and pickups, backing to the dock and completing vehicle checks so the next shift starts clean and ready. Navigation of tight loading zones and retail laneways demands care to protect vehicle, freight and public safety.
This job suits people with heavy vehicle handling experience, safe manual handling skills and solid customer service. Good time management, attention to detail and teamwork with depot staff directly improve service reliability and life on the road.