12-month position with a good chance of permanencyFull-time hours mainly starting very early mornings from 4am We require people to be available across a regular rotating roster (times listed below)

Help us deliver like never before

As our Mail and parcel Sorting Officer, you’ll be working at the Cairns Mail & Parcel Processing Centre where you’ll be responsible for manually sorting mail in preparation for delivery the next day. You’ll play a key role in supporting our Posties, who provide a vital service to our local community every single day.

You might not be working from home, but you’ll be working together with a friendly team of like-minded people, and your community relies on you, and it doesn’t get better than that!  

Please note we require employee availability across all shifts as below:

First 4-6 weeks of training only, shift times are from 4pm to midnight

Following that, shifts will mainly be assigned to mornings as follows:

Weekdays 4am to 11:51am / 4:30am to 12:21pm

Very occasional 10:30am to 6:21pm (maybe once every few weeks)

Sunday rotation working 1x Sunday every few weeks commencing 8am OR 3pm depending on business requirements

You’ll be  

On your feet for long shifts doing manual handling work around machineryDoing repetitive heavy lifting of packages and parcels including cases of alcohol (up to 16kg)   Manually loading and unloading heavy mail from mail bags, trays, containers and metal cages (Unit Loading Devices) Operating with and using a straight-line conveyer, pallet jacks (manual and electric), and stackersAssisting operations staff to get the mail into the facility from delivery vehicles

About you

You are able to work across a rotating rosterYou have a great memory, excellent attention to written and verbal detailYou are physically able to lift and move up to 16kgs of Mail and Parcels regularly Experience operating manual pallet jacks or stackers is advantageous but not mandatoryForklift licence is advantageous but not necessary

How we’ll deliver for you 

Enjoy a 12% superannuation contribution per annum plus any potential penalties depending on your shift time 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 

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 online induction on your first day 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 be paired up with a buddy, 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 work at full capacity within six weeks, 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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