Maintenance Technician

Name

Maintenance Technician

Site / Location

Perth Mail Centre

Ref #

12373012

Entity

Australia Post

Opening Date

03-Sep-2025

Suburb

Perth Airport

Work Type

Fixed Term Full Time

Length of Assignment

12 months

Description & Requirements

Our letters and parcels business has an important and evolving part to play in providing consumers and businesses with a safe, easy and efficient service. And in this position, you’ll be in amongst the action, working with the cutting-edge technology that makes it all possible. We are looking for a highly motivated Mechanical Maintenance Technician at our busy distribution centre.

About the opportunity

You will report directly to the Duty Technical Team Leader and conduct the maintenance activities associated with the Mail Processing Equipment and ensure the mail services and production standards at all Parcel Processing Facilities are achieved.

These roles are four days on four days off, two day shift/two night shift (12 hour shifts) with day shift penalty 15%, night shift 30% and Sunday 100% with good earning potential.

To do that, you will

- Ensure safety is always foremost in all activities and ensure compliance with Australia Post Occupational Health and Safety Policies.

- Perform maintenance activities including corrective, predictive and preventative maintenance in consideration of operational requirements.

- Ensure all plant and material maintenance transactions are accurately recorded using SAP.

- Work as part of a team with operations and other service groups to achieve high levels of reliability, performance and cost effectiveness.

- Be able to work at heights from mobile platforms.

What we are looking for?

- Experience in the diagnosis, repair and monitoring of Mail processing equipment and systems.

- Proven ability to work independently without supervision.

- Participate in performance monitoring, commissioning and continuous improvement activities.

- Experience working in a team based environment and liaise effectively with operations and other stakeholders to achieve high levels of machine performance.

- Demonstrate a high level of ability in utilizing SAP as an information tool.

- Exposure to PLC and variable speed drives is also advantageous.

- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

The minimum qualification requirements are

- A current Western Australia A Grade Electrical License or

- Certificate III in Electrical or Mechanical Trade (Electro Technology, Systems Technician or Equivalent)

And we’d be very impressed if you have

- A Certificate IV in Electro Technology (Systems Electrician) or equivalent (or progression towards completion).

- Certificate IV in Business (Frontline Management).

- Mechanical Aptitude.

- Experience in IT, Data communications highly desirable.

- A High Risk Licence in Elevated Work Platforms.

We’re delivering together

At Australia Post, we acknowledge the TraditionalCustodians 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 applicationsfrom 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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