Australia Post

Truck Driver

Australia Post  •  Victoria, HK (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description


General information


Name

Truck Driver

Site / Location

Avalon Parcel Facility

Ref #

12383166

Entity

Australia Post

Opening Date

26-May-2026

Suburb

Avalon

State

Victoria

Work Type

Fixed Term Full Time

Length of Assignment

6 months


Description & Requirements

Help us deliver like never before 
Are you motivated by getting behind the wheel of one of our iconic red trucks to deliver for customers? As our Heavy Vehicle Truck Driver, you’ll be the face of our trusted business, at the heart of your community and connecting businesses with their customers, and communities with each other day-in, day-out. You’ll be on the road as a staple of your community, and it doesn’t get better than that! 

You’ll be 
  • Working on a 5-week rotating roster, with the earliest start & finish time at 10:30am - 6:30pm & latest start & finish time at 4:00pm - 12:00am.
  • Safely loading your truck with cages for delivery. 
  • Completing your own daily vehicle safety check.  
  • Driving our modern 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. 

You’ll also need to   
  • Hold a relevant heavy vehicle licence (HC at a minimum)
  • Have a valid Forklift Licence
  • Be safety-focused and understand the importance of chain of responsibility. 
  • Have a customer-centric mindset and effective communication skills. 
  • Meet our safe working load limit of weighing 120kgs or less.
  • Be fit enough to load and unload parcels of all different shapes, sizes and weights. 
  • Be prepared to provide a driving history report, undergo a pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol screening and national police checks.   

How we’ll deliver for you 
  • Drive our iconic fleet and benefit from competitive permanent rates, rotating rosters and operate in a safe and inclusive working environment. 
  • 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’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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About Australia Post

Connecting businesses with consumers is the heart of commercial prosperity and the cornerstone of Australia Post's commitment to Australian businesses. As connectivity transforms our lives, Australia Post is evolving to meet the future needs of businesses by providing trusted service solutions in etailing, retailing, communications, financial services and postal. Continuous improvement of these services is our relentless objective.

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Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Melbourne, AU
Year Founded
1809
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